Franzy, an AI-powered franchise marketplace, today announced that it has closed $2.2 million in seed funding to accelerate its mission of helping more people become business owners through franchising. The round was led by York IE, with participation from Front Porch Capital, Overline, Avalanche VC, and Daren Cotter Investments.

Franzy is the first marketplace built for the modern franchise buyer and seller, combining data-driven recommendations, real-time coaching, and a soon-to-launch resale platform that brings structure and liquidity to franchise resales. Founded by franchise and tech veterans Chris Wright and Alex Smereczniak, Franzy's mission is to empower one million people to own their future through business ownership.