fan funding

• Fan investment platform GigaStar announces $1 million fund to back “established creators”
• With $4.8 million in funding, GigaStar looks to turn creators and fans into investors

  GigaStar, which combines a fan funding service with blockchain tech, has raised $4.8 to add its platform to the creator economy.

  
• Patreon is “excited” to see what creators do with its native video player

  Patreon is rolling out a native video player that will decrease the fan funding platform's reliance on companies like YouTube.

  
• Patreon Reportedly Closes Series C Funding Round That Values It At $450 Million

  According to a report from TechCrunch, fan funding platform Patreon has closed a Series C funding round that values the company at $450 million.

  
• YouTube Launches Pay-Enabled “Super Chats” In Live Streams, Shuts Off Crowdfunding Feature
• YouTube Challenges Twitch With Updates To Its Gaming Hub
• YouTube’s New Fan Funding Feature Now Available In Four Countries
• YouTube CEO Announces Fan Funding Service During VidCon Presentation