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Searchable is a London-based artificial intelligence software company specializing in Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), a new category of digital marketing focused on improving how brands appear within AI-generated answers produced by large language models (LLMs) and AI search platforms.
Founded in 2025 by entrepreneurs Chris Donnelly, Arya Nagabhyru, and Sam Hogan, the company develops autonomous AI agents that help businesses optimize their visibility across conversational AI systems including ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Perplexity.[1]
Searchable combines traditional Search Engine Optimization (SEO) with Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), enabling organizations to monitor, improve, and automate their presence across AI-powered search experiences. Unlike conventional SEO software that primarily provides analytics and recommendations, Searchable's platform autonomously executes optimization tasks using AI agents capable of performing technical SEO, content optimization, schema deployment, and cross-platform publishing.[1]
The company has experienced rapid growth since launch, attracting venture capital funding and recognition as one of the emerging companies shaping the future of AI-driven search marketing.[1]
History
Searchable was founded in September 2025 by Chris Donnelly, Arya Nagabhyru, and Sam Hogan. Chris Donnelly previously founded and exited Verb Brands, a luxury digital marketing agency specializing in SEO and PPC, before building health technology company Lottie to a nine-figure valuation. Arya Nagabhyru is a two-time Y Combinator founder who previously led operations at Origami Agents (YC F24), one of the fastest-growing companies in its batch. Prior to entrepreneurship, he participated in the MIT/NASA Zero Robotics program. Sam Hogan previously served as Founding AEO Engineer at Origami Agents and earlier founded Hirebird, which was successfully acquired.[1]
The founders identified a major shift in internet search behaviour as consumers increasingly relied on AI assistants instead of traditional search engines. They developed Searchable to help businesses adapt to this new landscape by automating Answer Engine Optimization rather than relying solely on manual SEO processes.[1]
The first version of the platform launched on 25 November 2025. Within approximately 60 days of launch, the company reported reaching nearly US$1 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR). Within three months of incorporation, Searchable raised approximately US$4 million in seed funding at a reported post-money valuation of US$40 million.[2]
During 2026, Searchable continued its rapid expansion by securing additional funding led by Headline, raising approximately US$14 million (£10.3 million) to accelerate product development, expand internationally, and further invest in AI-powered search optimization technologies. Following the round, the company's valuation reportedly increased to approximately US$85 million (£64 million).[3][4][5]
Funding rounds
Searchable has completed multiple venture capital funding rounds supporting its growth within the AI search and marketing technology sector. In late 2025, the company raised approximately US$4 million in seed financing at a reported US$40 million post-money valuation shortly after launching its platform.[1]
In May 2026, Searchable announced a further funding round of approximately US$14 million (£10.3 million), led by Headline with participation from several technology-focused investors. The investment was intended to accelerate product innovation, expand engineering capabilities, and support global customer acquisition. The funding valued the company at approximately US$85 million (£64 million), reflecting significant investor confidence in the emerging Answer Engine Optimization market.[6]
Business model
Searchable operates as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform serving enterprises, brands, agencies, and marketing teams seeking to improve visibility within AI-powered search platforms.
Unlike traditional SEO software that primarily delivers reports and recommendations, Searchable emphasizes an agentic execution model in which autonomous AI agents actively perform optimization work. Customers establish objectives and governance parameters, while the platform executes technical improvements, publishes optimized content, deploys structured data, and continuously monitors performance across multiple AI ecosystems.[6]
The company's proprietary intelligence layer aggregates anonymized performance signals across customers, enabling its AI systems to identify ranking patterns, monitor changes across LLM platforms, and generate optimization strategies linked to business outcomes and search visibility.[6]
Products and services
Searchable provides an AI-powered optimization platform designed specifically for the emerging field of Answer Engine Optimization. Its platform supports optimization across major AI systems including ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Perplexity while also integrating traditional SEO best practices.[6]
Key capabilities include:
- AI visibility monitoring across multiple LLM platforms.
- Answer Engine Optimization (AEO).
- Traditional Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
- Autonomous AI agents capable of executing optimization tasks.
- Technical SEO automation.
- Schema markup generation and deployment.
- Content optimization and publishing.
- Competitive intelligence and AI visibility analytics.
- Marketing copilots for enterprise teams.
- Revenue-linked optimization recommendations based on proprietary AI models.[3][4]
The platform reportedly incorporates 36 specialized AI skills designed to function as an autonomous search marketing team capable of reducing manual workloads while improving AI search performance.[6]
Awards and recognition
Since its launch, Searchable has received widespread attention within the technology and startup ecosystem for its rapid growth and its pioneering work in Answer Engine Optimization.
The company has been featured in numerous international technology publications, including The Times, EU-Startups, UKTN, Startups Magazine, Startup Magazine, Retail Technology Innovation Hub, Tech Funding News, BusinessCloud, Ventureburn, Pulse 2, FinSMEs, Unite.AI, Reuters, Yahoo Finance, and TipRanks, highlighting its growth, funding milestones, and leadership in AI-driven search optimization.[7][8][9][10][11]
Industry coverage has frequently cited Searchable as one of the companies helping define the emerging Answer Engine Optimization market by enabling brands to adapt to rapidly evolving AI search experiences.[12][13][14]
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "Searchable raises $14M to capture the AI search opportunity"
- ↑ "Searchable secures £10.3m to boost its AI performance marketing platform"
- ↑ "Searchable has raised £10.3 million ($14 million) at a £62.9 million ($85 million) valuation in a funding round led by venture capital firm Headline (backers of Semrush, Bumble, Farfetch, and Sonos)"
- ↑ "Searchable lands £10.5m and hits £64m valuation after 10 months"
- ↑ "Headline backs Searchable’s £10.3M raise at £62.9M valuation to help brands win in AI search"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 "Searchable Raises $14M in Funding"
- ↑ "Searchable Raises £10.3M to Expand AI Search Platform"
- ↑ "Searchable Secures $14 Million From Headline At $85 Million Valuation"
- ↑ "Searchable secures $14M from Headline at $85M valuation as AI reshapes how customers are searching and buying."
- ↑ "Searchable secures $14M from Headline at $85M valuation as AI reshapes how customers are searching and buying."
- ↑ "Searchable: $14 Million Raised At $85 Million Valuation For AI Search Performance Platform"
- ↑ "Searchable Raises $14 Million at $85 Million Valuation to Scale AI-Driven Search Marketing Platform"
- ↑ "Searchable Raises $14M at $85M Valuation as AI Search Reshapes Digital Marketing"
- ↑ "Searchable Raises $14M as Brands Scramble to Adapt to AI-Driven Search"