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Kickstarter

Kickstarter is an American public benefit corporation based in Brooklyn, New York, that maintains a global crowdfunding platform focused on creativity. The company's stated mission is to "help bring creative projects to life". As of…

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Founded
2009
Headcount
205
Open roles
3
Last raised
Series D · $100M
SECTION I · THE BRIEF

Inside Kickstarter

Brief #05209Updated 18 NOV 2025NEW YORKUNION SQUARE VENTURESSERIES D
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Kickstarter

Kickstarter is an American public benefit corporation based in Brooklyn, New York, that maintains a global crowdfunding platform focused on creativity. The company's stated mission is to "help bring creative projects to…

Founded
2009
Headcount
205
Open roles
3
Last raised
Series D · $100M
Section II — RestrictedMembers only
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  • Hiring focus this quarter
  • Interview format & rubric
  • Comp bands by level
  • Decision-makers in talent
  • Recent news & moves
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OPEN ROLES

Hiring at Kickstarter

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    LOCATIONS

    Where they work

    Kickstarter Headquarters Location

    New York, NY, 11217

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    FUNDING

    Capital raised

    Total Amount Raised: $110,000,000

    Kickstarter's Investors

    Kickstarter Funding Rounds

    • Series D

      $100,000,000

    • Series D

      $100,000,000

      Series D Investors

      a16z crypto
      Yes VC
      Mercuri

    • Series Unknown

      $10,000,000

    • Series Unknown

      $10,000,000

      Series Unknown Investors

      Union Square Ventures
      Caterina Fake
      Scott Heiferman
      Joshua Stylman
      Zach Klein
      Peter Hershberg
      Joi Ito
      Jack Dorsey
      Joshua Schachter
      Matt Haughey
      Chris Dixon
      Dan Rosensweig
      Craig Shapiro
      Thrive Capital
      Betaworks
      Abundance Partners
      Christopher Kaskie
      David Cross
      Lowercase Capital
      Junction Venture Partners
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