daydream Secures $15 Million Series A Funding to Build Leading AI-based SEO Agency

daydream Secures $15 Million in Series A Funding

On April 2, 2026, daydream, a prominent agency specializing in organic search powered by artificial intelligence (AI), announced it has successfully raised $15 million in a Series A funding round. This round was spearheaded by WndrCo, with contributions from First Round Capital and Basis Set Ventures. With this latest infusion, daydream's total funding has reached $21 million, aiming to expedite hiring, product development, and market expansion.

CEO Thenuka Karunaratne expressed enthusiasm about the backing from top venture capital firms. He stated, "We are thrilled to have the support and recognition from esteemed investors. By combining world-class SEO skills with AI agents, we are empowering fast-growing companies to excel in one of the most complex marketing channels."

Unlike existing tools that primarily indicate a company’s standing in search rankings, daydream goes a step further. It focuses on delivering tangible results through strategic execution. As an AI-based agency, it integrates SEO agents with leading experts to provide comprehensive search support.

The potential of the SEO market is vast, especially as AI accelerates developments more quickly than many companies can adapt. ChenLi Wang, General Partner at WndrCo, noted, "We invested in daydream because [Thenuka and Shravan] understand this space better than anyone else we've encountered, and they have developed a product that reflects that expertise. Teams that master organic search in the AI era will gain a significant competitive advantage, and daydream is helping them achieve this."

Daydream’s approach is framed by a three-pronged strategy: the daydream Method, which encompasses seven levers of organic growth from keyword strategy to AI visibility; fast-acting SEO agents that automate execution across large scales; and a dedicated Growth Lead assigned to each client, who is responsible for strategy, quality, and outcomes.

CTO and co-founder Shravan Rajinikanth added, "SEO requires deep knowledge, swift execution, and the ability to adapt to the evolving search landscape. Many companies still optimize their efforts for search versions that no longer exist. We create agents that think, strategize, and execute at the level of seasoned SEO professionals, providing the pace and scale demanded in the age of generative AI."

AI-based agencies are emerging as a growing category within the venture-capital-backed startup ecosystem. In their spring 2026 startup funding invitation, Y Combinator ranked AI agencies as the third-most favorable category for investment. The Series A round for daydream signifies a belief that marrying agents with human expertise is the most effective model for modern SEO and AI-driven search at scale.

To learn more about daydream's innovative approach in SEO, visit their official website at withdaydream.com. For media inquiries, please contact Kim Huong Tran at [email protected]

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