Kive

Kive envisions a future where creative professionals are liberated from the burdens of administrative overhead, allowing them to dedicate their full attention to the art of creation. By harnessing cutting-edge artificial intelligence, Kive is reshaping the landscape of creative workflows, making asset management seamless and intuitive.

At the heart of Kive's innovation is a powerful fusion of automated asset organization and generative AI, which transforms how creative teams collaborate, generate, and refine content. This platform not only elevates productivity but empowers creators to build cohesive brand narratives with unprecedented efficiency and artistry.

Driven by a commitment to enrich the creative process, Kive is building an intelligent ecosystem that anticipates creators' needs, enabling them to scale their vision and impact across all forms of digital media, forging the future of creative technology.

We've been tracking Kive since their early days, and what started as a smart solution to creative file chaos has evolved into something much more ambitious. This Swedish startup began when filmmaker Olof Lindh got fed up with spending more time organizing assets than actually creating — a pain point every creative professional knows too well.

What caught our attention initially was their AI-powered asset management that automatically tags and organizes your creative files without any manual work. But Kive didn't stop there, and that's where things get interesting.

The Evolution That Surprised Us

Most asset management tools are glorified filing cabinets with search functions. Kive started there but then made a leap that feels natural in hindsight — they added full generative AI creation capabilities. Their AI Canvas tool, which they describe as "Figma meets Midjourney," emerged from an internal hackathon and represents exactly the kind of innovation we love to see.

It's rare to find a platform that both organizes your existing creative work and helps you generate new content from scratch. The integration feels seamless rather than bolted-on, which suggests thoughtful product development.

What Makes It Click

The collaborative features stand out in our testing. Creative teams can share ideas, get instant feedback, and maintain brand consistency across projects — all within the same workspace where they're generating and organizing content. This addresses the fragmented workflow problem that plagues most creative teams.

We're also impressed by their focus on on-brand content generation. Rather than just creating random visuals, Kive learns your brand's style and maintains consistency across everything from social media posts to presentations.

Who Should Pay Attention

Kive works best for creative teams and agencies juggling multiple projects and brands. If you're a solo freelancer with simple needs, it might be overkill. But for creative departments, marketing agencies, or e-commerce teams producing content at scale, the combination of smart organization and AI generation could be a game-changer.

With $7 million in seed funding from respected investors like EQT Ventures and Creandum, they're well-positioned to keep expanding. We'll be watching to see how they balance their dual identity as both an asset manager and creative AI platform.