What is Kickstarter?
Established in 2009 and headquartered in New York, Kickstarter operates as a vital online crowdfunding platform and community. It provides a crucial avenue for artists, musicians, filmmakers, designers, and a diverse range of creators to raise capital for their various community-driven projects. The platform has become a cornerstone for independent creation, enabling a vast array of projects to come to fruition through community support and investment.
How much funding has Kickstarter raised?
Kickstarter has raised a total of $10M across 1 funding round:
Other Financing Round
$10M
Other Financing Round (2009): $10M with participation from Abundance Partners, Jack Dorsey, Joshua Schachter, David Cross, Peter Hershberg, Zach Klein, Betaworks, Dan Rosensweig, Caterina Fake, Scott Heiferman, Matt Haughey, Joshua Stylman, Chris Dixon, Christopher Kaskie, Union Square Ventures, Craig Shapiro, and Joi Ito
Key Investors in Kickstarter
Abundance Partners
Abundance Partners LLC is an alternative investment firm based in New York City, focusing on early-stage enterprise technology companies. They provide operational, sales, and marketing assistance to support entrepreneurs.
The Chris Dixon Co
The Chris Dixon Co operates in the Information & Document Management industry, headquartered in California. It is known for its involvement in technology and early-stage ventures.
Union Square Ventures
Union Square Ventures is a New York City-based venture capital firm that invests in transformative markets influenced by technological and societal changes, focusing on innovative companies poised for growth.
What's next for Kickstarter?
The recent major strategic investment in Kickstarter signals a pivotal moment for the company, likely indicating a phase of scaling and enhanced platform development. This infusion of capital is expected to fuel initiatives aimed at expanding its reach, improving creator tools, and potentially exploring new market segments within the burgeoning creator economy. The company's trajectory suggests a continued focus on fostering a robust ecosystem for creative endeavors and community-backed projects.
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