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GigaStar Unveils DropStars Program, Announces Inaugural YouTube Creator Advisory Board Members

December 3, 2024

PR Newswire

GigaStar, a startup bringing Creators and Investors together, has announced the launch of its exclusive DropStars Program, welcoming its first two Creator Advisory Board members: YouTube Creators Brian Kim of ClearValue Tax and Tony Gaskins.

MEDIA

GigaStar: Interview With CMO Sarah McNabb About This YouTube Creator Elevation Platform

September 9, 2024

Pulse 2.0

GigaStar is a platform that provides YouTube Creators with an intuitive platform to raise capital from Investors who also benefit from gaining exposure to the Creator Economy. Pulse 2.0 interviewed GigaStar CMO Sarah McNabb to learn more about the company.

MEDIA

GigaStar CEO Hazem Dawani Explains How His Company Raised $2.5M For YouTubers While Protecting Their IP

July 8, 2024

Net Influencer

In a fusion of fintech and the creator economy, Chicago-based GigaStar is redefining how YouTube creators access capital. Co-founded by Hazem Dawani, a seasoned fintech entrepreneur, this innovative platform leverages blockchain technology to offer a unique crowdfunding solution. GigaStar enables creators to raise funds by sharing future revenue with investors while maintaining complete control of their channels and intellectual property (IP). 

PRESS

GigaStar Announces a $1M Fundraising Milestone

June 4, 2024

PR Newswire

GigaStar, a startup bringing Creators and Investors together, has reached its first major milestone. On its platform, GigaStar Market, a single YouTube channel offering successfully raised over $1 million by issuing revenue-share securities, represented digitally by 1,625 Channel Revenue Tokens (CRTs).

MEDIA

Q&A with Hazem Dawani, Chief Executive Officer, GigaStar

May 24, 2024

CityBiz

Today we share a Q&A from Hazem Dawani, Chief Executive Officer at GigaStar. GigaStar fuels human creativity by bringing Creators and Investors together. GigaStar provides Creators with an intuitive platform to raise capital from investors who gain exposure to the Creator Economy while joining a Creator’s journey.

PRESS

GigaStar Announces Powerful New Platform Features Enhancing Investor and Creator Experience and Revenue Tracking

April 30, 2024

PR Newswire

GigaStar, a startup bringing YouTube Creators and Investors together, today announced significant platform updates to enhance user experience and provide comprehensive insights into portfolio performance.

PRESS

GigaStar to Launch a $1M Fund to Award Grants to YouTube Creators

April 9, 2024

PR Newswire

GigaStar, a startup bringing creators and Investors together, is launching a $1M YouTube Creator Fund to help accelerate the journey of YouTubers. The new fund will launch in the coming month to provide discretionary grants to established creators earning over $100k in annual YouTube revenue.

PRESS

GigaStar Secures $3M in Additional Funding to Bolster a New Asset Class in the Creator Economy

February 6, 2024

PR Newswire

The latest $3M funding round brings GigaStar’s total funding to $7.8M since May 2022, a notable achievement in a shifting VC environment.

PRESS

GigaStar Appoints Ex-Robinhood Serial Entrepreneur Victor Glava as Chief Technology Officer

January 23, 2024

PR Newswire

Glava joins GigaStar with more than 15 years of expertise in leading engineering teams and building innovative, scalable financial technology products.

MEDIA

16 creator startups that raised millions last year despite a tough market, including one that raised $70 million

January 2, 2024

Business Insider

GigaStar, a startup bringing YouTube Creators and Investors together, was mentioned in this article.

MEDIA

How GigaStar Is Bolstering YouTube Creators in a New Era

December 1, 2023

SmarTech Daily

Sarah McNabb, Chief Marketing Officer at GigaStar, is not your traditional tech executive. With a background in illustration and new media studies, she has a unique perspective on the challenges currently facing a new generation of “Creators” – specifically, YouTubers who are limited in gaining access to the capital they need to reduce their ad revenue risk, expand their brand, or simply support their entrepreneurial longevity.

MEDIA

An Interview With GigaStar’s CMO, Sarah McNabb: Empowering The Future Of Creativity

August 26, 2023

Net Influencer

Meet Sarah McNabb, the Chief Marketing Officer at GigaStar, a visionary platform democratizing the creator economy. In an exclusive interview, Sarah reveals how GigaStar empowers YouTube creators and fans to join forces as partners. Discover how GigaStar’s innovative approach, unique partnerships, and dedication to fostering creativity are shaping the future of the creator economy.

PRESS

GigaStar Announces Institutional Interest from Hedge Fund Ananke Capital

August 22, 2023

PR Newswire

GigaStar's model, which lowers the barriers of entry for individuals to invest in the Creator Economy, draws attention from institutional investors seeking alpha uncorrelated to the S&P

PRESS

GigaStar Completes its First YouTube Creator's Revenue Share Offering, Validates Market Demand

April 28, 2023

PR Newswire

The channel drop, which sold out in an hour, successfully closed on April 27th, validating demand for bringing Creators and Fans together as partners.

PRESS

GigaStar Launches Its Next Gen Funding Experience for YouTube Creators

April 12, 2023

PR Newswire

GigaStar's unique revenue sharing model empowers YouTube Creators to monetize future revenue, partner with Fans, and transform Fans into an army of promoters.

PRESS

GigaStar, a Startup Bringing YouTube Creators and Fans Together as Partners, Completes a $4.8 Million Seed Round

March 16, 2023

PR Newswire

Funding will support GigaStar's goal of empowering YouTube Creators with streamlined access to fan funding, innovative fan engagement

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