AI Startup Presti.ai Rapidly Expands in US Furniture Market

Paris-based Presti.ai offers advanced AI-generated lifestyle product imagery to over 400 furniture clients since 2022.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Presti.ai, a Paris-based AI startup founded in 2022, has rapidly expanded its business to serve over 400 furniture clients, up from just two customers when it launched its prototype three years ago. The company, which raised $3.5 million in funding in 2024, has focused on offering an AI-powered platform that enables furniture companies to create engaging and authentic marketing visuals without the high cost and time required for traditional photoshoots. After participating in the Y Combinator program and attending furniture trade shows in the US, Presti.ai has seen significant growth in the American market.

Why it matters

The furniture industry has faced persistent challenges in producing high-quality product imagery at scale, with issues like high costs, lack of realistic visuals, and limited flexibility. Presti.ai's AI-powered platform addresses these pain points, allowing furniture brands to streamline their operations and improve their marketing imagery. The company's rapid growth in the US market highlights the strong demand for innovative technology solutions in the furniture industry.

The details

Presti.ai was founded in Paris in 2022 by Nabil Toumi, Hamza Bennis, Abdellah Lamrani Alaoui, and Saad Bencherif. The company's initial prototype was not designed specifically for the furniture industry, but after securing its first client, a French furniture manufacturer, the founders decided to focus solely on AI solutions for the home furnishings sector. Presti.ai's platform allows users to transform basic product images into realistic lifestyle photos, adding accessories and ensuring seamless integration and shadows. After participating in the Y Combinator program and attending furniture trade shows in the US, the company has seen significant growth, now serving over 400 clients.

  • Presti.ai was founded in Paris in 2022.
  • The company secured its first client, a French furniture manufacturer, between 2022 and 2023.
  • Presti.ai closed a $3.5 million seed funding round in 2024, led by Partech and Y Combinator.
  • The company attended its first US trade shows in 2024, which led to a breakthrough and rapid growth.
  • Presti.ai participated in an AI panel at the Furniture Today Leadership Conference in 2025.

The players

Presti.ai

A Paris-based AI startup founded in 2022 that offers an AI-powered platform for furniture companies to create engaging and authentic marketing visuals.

Nabil Toumi, Hamza Bennis, Abdellah Lamrani Alaoui, Saad Bencherif

The co-founders of Presti.ai.

Partech

A global tech investment firm that led Presti.ai's $3.5 million seed funding round in 2024.

Y Combinator

An early-stage investor that participated in Presti.ai's $3.5 million seed funding round in 2024 and hosted the company in its incubator program.

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What they’re saying

“We didn't expect to grow this fast, especially in the U.S. We were convinced we were going to solve a big thing for a lot of companies, but we did not expect we would grow this fast, which has been great.”

— Hamza Bennis, Co-founder and CEO, Presti.ai (furnituretoday.com)

“Having a U.S investor helped us go faster on the U.S market.”

— Hamza Bennis, Co-founder and CEO, Presti.ai (furnituretoday.com)

“We really felt like we were solving something big. I just had to show the demo, and they would say, 'yes, that is exactly what we need'.”

— Hamza Bennis, Co-founder and CEO, Presti.ai (furnituretoday.com)

What’s next

In the coming months, Presti.ai will be introducing additional control features on its platform and expanding into the home and hospitality industries.

The takeaway

Presti.ai's rapid growth in the US furniture market highlights the strong demand for innovative technology solutions that can help brands streamline operations, improve marketing imagery, and deliver engaging and authentic visuals to consumers. The company's AI-powered platform addresses persistent challenges in the industry, positioning it as a valuable partner for furniture companies looking to stay competitive in the digital age.