Backplane

Connecting like-minded individuals through shared passions, fostering meaningful interactions between consumers and brands for authentic community experiences.

General Information
Company Name
Backplane
Founded Year
2011
Location (Offices)
Founders / Decision Makers
Number of Employees
-
Industries
Social Media
Funding Stage
Convertible Note
Social Media

Backplane - Company Profile

Backplane, a Social Media startup, is dedicated to bringing together individuals with shared interests, fostering opportunities for genuine connections and interactions. Built around the concept of connecting like-minded individuals, its platform aims to create meaningful experiences and authentic communities for both consumers and brands. The company's flagship community, LittleMonsters.com, dedicated to Lady Gaga fans, has experienced significant growth, boasting a membership of nearly a million members. Backplane's focus on facilitating genuine interactions between consumers and brands has attracted the collaboration of top global brands, positioning the startup as a key player in the social media industry. In 2011, Backplane secured a $5.00MConvertible Note investment, signaling investor confidence in its potential for growth and impact within the market.

Taxonomy: community building, brand engagement, consumer interaction, authentic connections, shared passions, meaningful interactions, online communities, like-minded individuals, consumer-brand relationships

Funding Rounds & Investors of Backplane (4)

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Funding Stage Amount No. Investors Investors Date
Convertible Note $5.00M - 06 Mar 2015
Venture Round Unknown 2 Employee Stock Option Fund 30 Sep 2013
Series A $12.10M 8 Sequoia Capital, Greylock +1 16 Feb 2012
Angel Round $1.80M - 16 Aug 2011

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