Daydream, an AI-native agency focused on organic search, announced it has raised $15 million in a Series A funding round led by WndrCo, with participation from First Round Capital and Basis Set Ventures. The latest funding brings the company’s total capital raised to $21 million and will support hiring, product development, and go-to-market expansion.
The company is positioning itself at the intersection of search engine optimization and artificial intelligence, offering a full-service model that combines automated AI agents with human expertise. Unlike traditional SEO tools that focus on analytics and visibility, daydream aims to directly drive outcomes through execution, strategy, and continuous optimization.
Daydream’s approach centers on three core components. First is its proprietary methodology, which spans seven key levers of organic growth, including keyword strategy and AI-driven visibility. Second is a system of SEO agents designed to automate and accelerate execution at scale. Third is a dedicated Growth Lead assigned to each client, ensuring strategic oversight and quality control.
The company believes that search is undergoing a fundamental shift driven by generative AI, requiring businesses to rethink how they approach discoverability. By combining automation with expert oversight, daydream aims to help companies adapt more quickly to these changes and gain a competitive advantage in organic search.
The broader venture ecosystem is increasingly recognizing AI-native agencies as an emerging category. In its Spring 2026 Request for Startups, Y Combinator ranked AI-native agencies among the top areas it is interested in funding, signaling strong investor interest in this hybrid model.
Daydream’s leadership emphasizes that the future of SEO will depend on the ability to execute quickly and adapt to rapidly evolving search environments. The company is focused on building systems that can replicate the capabilities of experienced SEO practitioners while operating at significantly greater speed and scale.
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“We are thrilled to have such backing and endorsement from top-tier venture firms. We’re bringing world-class SEO expertise, paired with agents, to every high-growth company and enabling maximum velocity in one of the most complex marketing channels to master.”
Thenuka Karunaratne, CEO And Co-Founder Of Daydream
“SEO requires deep expertise, fast execution, and the ability to adapt as search itself evolves. Most companies are still optimizing for a version of search that no longer exists. We’re building agents that can think, strategize, and execute everything a senior SEO practitioner can, and do it at the speed and scale that the age of generative AI demands.”
Shravan Rajinikanth, CTO And Co-Founder Of Daydream
“The SEO market is massive, and AI is changing it faster than most companies can keep up. We backed daydream because Thenuka and Shravan understand this space better than anyone we’ve met, and they’ve built the product to prove it. The teams that figure out organic search in the age of AI will have an unfair advantage, and daydream is the company helping them get there.”
ChenLi Wang, General Partner At WndrCo
