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Kickstarter is a funding platform for creative projects. It helps artists, musicians, filmmakers, designers, and other creators find the resources and support they need.

TypePrivate
HQBrooklyn, USMap
Websitekickstarter.com
Employee Ratings3.5More
Culture scoreCMore
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Employees (est.) (Jun 2020)245(-5%)
Job Openings3

Key People/Management at Kickstarter

Charles Adler

Charles Adler

Co-Founder

Kickstarter Office Locations

Kickstarter has offices in Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Berlin and in 1 other location
Brooklyn, US (HQ)
58 Kent St
Los Angeles, US
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Vancouver, US
Vancouver, WA, USA
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Kickstarter Financials and Metrics

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Kickstarter total Funding

$10 m

Kickstarter latest funding size

$10 m

Time since last funding

9 years ago

Kickstarter investors

Union Square Ventures, Chris Sacca, Thrive Capital, Chris Dixon, Abundance Partners, Caterina Fake, Craig Shapiro, Dan Rosensweig, Joshua Schachter, Jack Dorsey, Joi Ito, Scott Heiferman, Joshua Stylman, Peter Hershberg, Jared Kushner, Matt Haughey, Betaworks, Zach Klein, Chris Kaskie
Kickstarter's latest funding round in March 2011 was reported to be $10 m. In total, Kickstarter has raised $10 m
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Kickstarter Operating Metrics

Kickstarter's Projects Launched was reported to be 57.5 k in Y, 2016.
Y, 2016

Crowd-sourced Funding

$658.05 m

Projects Funded

19.24 k

Projects Launched

57.52 k
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Human Capital Metrics

Source: www.kickstarter.com
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Kickstarter Online and Social Media Presence

Kickstarter's Trends

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Kickstarter Company Culture

  • Overall Culture

    C

    72/100

  • CEO Rating

    F

    54/100

  • Compensation

    C

    68/100

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Kickstarter News and Updates

March 03, 2017
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Kickstarter is teaching the tech world the meaning of gender equity and fair pay

The promises made by crowdfunding platform Kickstarter, it seems, aren’t just bluster. The company, which incorporated as a public benefit corporation in 2015, is legally obliged to look beyond profit and consider the public’s benefit in its decisions.
May 27, 2020

How Kickstarter Employees Formed a Union

The point wasn’t so much about pay issues, but to give workers more say over what they produce—reflecting a trend of internal protest across the tech industry.
May 20, 2020

The Selfie Grip to Challenge the Qualities of a DSLR Just Launched on Kickstarter

LUMI ELFI, the 360-degree, rotational, one-grip equipment that advances the features of a smartphone camera, is now exclusively available for pre-order on Kickstarter.
April 07, 2020

Megi - World's First Dimmable MagLev Floating Lamp Launches on Kickstarter

April 03, 2020

BalanceOn Fit Seat Plus, Ergonomically Designed Seat Cushion, Launched on Kickstarter

The new generation for the seat cushion.
March 26, 2020

Indie Spotlight: Toys-To-Life Meets 3D Printing In New ‘Stickernauts Paintwars’ Kickstarter

Stickernauts Paintwars is a new toys-to-life indie game that just launched on Kickstarter.
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 Kickstarter Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who are Kickstarter key executives?

    Kickstarter's key executives are Charles Adler.

  • How many employees does Kickstarter have?

    Kickstarter has 245 employees.

  • Who are Kickstarter competitors?

    Competitors of Kickstarter include GoFundMe, WealthEngine and Beauhurst.

  • Where is Kickstarter headquarters?

    Kickstarter headquarters is located at 58 Kent St, Brooklyn.

  • Where are Kickstarter offices?

    Kickstarter has offices in Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Berlin and in 1 other location.

  • How many offices does Kickstarter have?

    Kickstarter has 5 offices.