Everyone will be a founder.
Here's where they'll get funded.
In the first era of the Internet, open protocols democratized access to Reading information. In the second era, social networks democratized access to Writing information. In the third and current era, crypto is democratising access to Ownership. What does this mean?
Through crypto, ownership itself has become programmable. A token can represent a share of a property, a network, or a startup, and can be split into billions of units that are easily distributed and traded on liquid global markets.
For startups, this creates two distinct advantages. First, tokens can reach anyone with an internet connection and a crypto wallet, lowering the barriers to participation in early-stage ventures. Second, tokens let founders build community and attention from day one—replicating the early adopter subsidies that network-driven businesses have always relied on, but with the added ability to directly reward participants in the growth of the project.
Star was born in February (7 months ago). We were a bunch of serial builders who tried launching a token for an AI startup on pump.fun — long story short, it wasn’t fun. So we decided to build a better platform where ambitious startups and founders could get funded.
In June we launched star with our own fundraiser and raised $450K in 48 hours, largely due to an experiment where we turned on a livestream. Since then, we’ve earned $200K in trading fees on our token and helped 1 team raise $350K (in a single hour). Our $STAR is worth about $3.5M at the moment and we hosted the first-ever livestreamed fundraising event in crypto, which over 50,000 people tuned in to.
What we're building.
Imagine if Twitch, Kickstarter and the NASDAQ had a baby. That’s us. A fundraising platform where founders raise capital in live, public token sales.
How does it work? You create a token and sell part of your token supply to raise capital. You can customize how much you want to raise and how long you want to raise for. If you don't hit your target, your backers get refunded. Tokens that you don't sell go into vesting. For more info, go here.
Once you’ve launched your sale, you can go live on stream. Why do a live stream? So people can bet on you in the exact interface that they can watch you build your dreams. Direct information transfer of passion and excitement into capital formation.
This model of raising money through a livestreamed token sale is still being defined, so we’ve designed a number of “tracks” to give founders clear paths on how they can get their token to market.
Participate in one of our fundraising tracks.
The Shot™
The Shot™
An action packed live event where founders raise capital via a public token sale, pitching a panel live on stream. You bring your best idea, we organize a panel of seasoned operators and a live audience of thousands of viewers. Apply to be on the next episode.
The Sprint™
The Sprint™
An extended, 30 day fundraise where founders either bring an idea to life, or go for their next big milestone. Raise money while building and streaming.
Instant Launch
Instant Launch™
Don't want to wait or apply? Create your project and start your fundraiser. Ping us once you go live and our team will review your project to verify it's legit. Good luck.
Here's how we can help.
Grants
Through the Star Support Fund, we’re making direct cash available for founders. Ranging from $5K - $50K USDC.
PR & Content
Through our creative team and a network of mercenaries, we support projects withsleek launch videos that drive the story of your project home, as well as direct connections to crypto podcasts, newsletters, discovery platforms.
Strategy
We’ve been through a fundraise ourselves, and are helping countless founders figure out how to structure their raise — from tokenomics to GTM — so we’re also here to offer guidance around the perfect fundraise strategy.
What does success look like for us?
Ready to raise?
Apply to be on the next episode of The Shot.