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Mike Johanson

Mike Johanson is a co-founder of Artificial Agency, a media and creative AI company based in Edmonton. Mike Johanson co-founded Artificial Agency with Brian Tanner, Alex Kearney and Andrew Butcher. Artificial Agency raised a US$12.5M seed round in July 2024 led by Radical Ventures and Toyota Ventures. The Canadian AI Newsletter last covered Artificial Agency in September 2026.

Co-founder of Artificial Agency.

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Artificial Agency

AI behaviour engine driving non-player characters in video games.

Role
Co-founder
HQ
Edmonton, AB
Status
Active
Disclosed raised
US$12.5M
Latest round
Seed, Jul 18, 2024
Website
artificial.agency

Co-founders: Brian Tanner, Alex Kearney, Andrew Butcher

Investors: Radical Ventures, Toyota Ventures, Flying Fish Partners, BDC Deep Tech Venture Fund, Tirta Ventures, Kaya VC

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Data as of November 10, 2026.

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