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Different emerges from stealth with $48M in seed funding led by General Catalyst. The company aims to revolutionize demand generation for lean marketing teams using AI.

PRIVATEOct 20, 2026

Amount Raised

$48 Million

Round Type

Seed

San FranciscoAdvertisingMarketingMarketing AutomationDigital MarketingLead GenerationSaaSB2B

Investors

General CatalystLightspeed Venture Partners

Description

Different has launched an AI marketing system that performs end-to-end demand generation for B2B marketing teams. The company secured $48 million in seed funding, led by General Catalyst, with participation from Lightspeed Venture Partners. This funding will help Different empower small marketing teams to achieve more efficiency. The AI solution allows marketers to focus on strategy while automating campaign execution and optimization.

Quick answer

Different raised $48 Million in a Seed round, dated October 20, 2026. Investors: General Catalyst and Lightspeed Venture Partners. Different is based in San Francisco, California, United States.

How much did Different raise?
Different raised $48 Million in a Seed round on October 20, 2026.
Who invested in Different?
General Catalyst and Lightspeed Venture Partners are named as investors in this round.
What does Different do?
Different is a marketing system that runs demand generation across channels for B2B companies.
Where is Different based and how big is it?
Different is based in San Francisco, California, United States. Fundz records about 11 employees.
Who are the decision-makers at Different?
Fundz holds 1 contact at Different, including the Co-Founder and CTO. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

Source: Fundz verified event record.

Who else raised in Advertising and Marketing around the same time

Companies in the same sectors as Different that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • Holo raised $5.6M (Seed) on October 15, 2026.
  • Marklo raised $5M (Seed) on October 14, 2026.
  • OuterSignal raised $22M (Series A) on September 30, 2026.
  • Tano raised $4M (Seed) on November 11, 2026.
  • Holo raised $5.6M (Seed) on October 15, 2026.
  • Miracly raised $2M (Pre-Seed) on October 14, 2026.

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Company Information

Company

Different

Location

San Francisco, California, United States

About

Different is a marketing system that runs demand generation across channels for B2B companies. It unifies campaign orchestration, personalization, and optimization in one closed loop, allowing lean marketing teams to work more efficiently. Founded by experienced entrepreneurs, Different aims to empower small marketing teams to achieve significant results without increasing their size. The company focuses on enhancing marketing ROI by automating and optimizing campaigns in real-time.

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