iTATU
iTATU is the world's first automated temporary airbrush tattoo and face-painting kiosk, designed for live events, resorts, and destinations, delivering body art in under 30 seconds with no staff required. Based in Myrtle Beach, SC, the company blends fan engagement, sponsorship activation, and data capture into a scalable platform it calls TAT-Vertising™, targeting venues across the U.S. and beyond.
Company Details
- Funding
- Seed
- Team Size
- 6-10 employees
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Founder
Chris Martin
Chris Martin spent over 20 years operating airbrush tattoo services at Myrtle Beach hospitality hotspots including Hard Rock Cafe and Margaritaville, providing more than 500,000 tattoos across 25 locations. Unable to keep pace with consumer demand due to staffing constraints, he began developing an automated robotic solution just before COVID-19 struck, which ultimately catalyzed his pivot to build iTATU full-time. He joined the HTC Aspire Hub startup incubator in Myrtle Beach in 2022, assembled a C-suite team with deep kiosk automation and marketing expertise, and is now leading a seed raise and 2026 production rollout.