![]() The Kickstarter logo since 2019 | |
Type of business | Delaware-registered public-benefit corporation |
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Type of site | Crowdfunding |
Headquarters | Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. |
Founder(s) | Perry Chen Yancey Strickler Charles Adler |
CEO | Everette Taylor |
Industry | Financial services Internet |
Net income | $1.3 million after tax (2019)[1]: 1 |
Employees | 140 (before May 2020 40% staff reduction)[1]: 1 |
Launched | April 28, 2009 |
Kickstarter, PBC is an American company.[2] It is based in Brooklyn, New York.[3] They allow people to pay money to help projects.[4] As of February 2023, Kickstarter has received $7 billion in pledges.
People who pay for Kickstarter projects get rewards.[5][6]
Kickstarter United, the union that represents 60 percent of the company's 140 employees, said the agreement includes four months of severance pay for all laid-off employees, a release from any non-compete agreements for anyone who accepts severance, and recall rights for one year. The company will continue healthcare coverage for any laid-off employees for up to six months, depending on salary.