Crowdfunding Has Never Been This Easy

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In each issue of Invst Guru, we'll spotlight the latest trends, share success stories, and offer insights from industry leaders. We aim to equip you with the knowledge and opportunities to participate effectively in equity crowdfunding, whether you're looking to fund your innovative startup or invest in potential unicorns.

🔎 Deal in Focus: BackerKit

Where Creators Fund Creators — And Now You Can Too

📣 Editor’s Note
This article is for informational purposes only. Invst Guru is not affiliated with BackerKit, Wefunder, or any broker-dealer. This content does not constitute investment advice or a solicitation to invest. For any current fundraising activity, refer to the company’s official Reg CF offering page or consult a licensed advisor.

🧭 Executive Summary

BackerKit, a San Francisco-based company, helps creators handle the messy middle of crowdfunding—what happens after a campaign succeeds. With over $650M processed for creators and 18,000+ campaigns supported, BackerKit has become vital to the creator economy’s infrastructure.

The company is raising capital through a Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) campaign on Wefunder, opening the door for everyday investors to participate in the business that’s helped power some of the internet’s most beloved creative projects.

🧩 The Problem: Campaign Chaos After Funding

Crowdfunding empowers creators, but once a campaign ends, reality sets in:

• Surveys, shipping, and fulfillment are often done manually

• Upsell opportunities are lost

• Backers face delays and confusion

Many creators succeed in raising funds but struggle to deliver. The gap between funding and fulfillment has created a pain point across the industry.

💡 The BackerKit Solution

BackerKit was founded by creators who lived this problem firsthand. After nearly drowning in logistics post-campaign, they built the tools they wished they had.

Their Core Features Include:

• Pledge Manager: Streamlines fulfillment, surveys, and backer upgrades

• Preorders: Enables continued sales after the campaign ends

• Launch: Helps creators build and warm up email lists

• Crowdfunding by BackerKit: A creator-first funding platform launched in 2022

Today, these tools are the go-to operating system for many of Kickstarter’s top campaigns.

🧪 Market Opportunity

The global crowdfunding industry is projected to reach $42B by 2027. Meanwhile, the creator economy—estimated at over $260B —is growing rapidly as individuals increasingly fund their passions through digital platforms.

BackerKit sits at the intersection of these two megatrends. Instead of trying to win the creator content war, they’re selling the picks and shovels.

🔁 Strategic Momentum

BackerKit has already earned a reputation among creators for its utility and reliability. Highlights include:

• $3.7B+ in total pledges supported across platforms

• Used by top-tier tabletop and gaming creators

• Adopted by 25% of all Kickstarter’s highest-performing campaigns

In 2022, they launched their crowdfunding platform to give creators more control and flexibility, reducing fees and platform friction.

🔧 Technology & Roadmap

BackerKit’s platform integrates with primary crowdfunding tools, e-commerce systems, and shipping providers. It enables creators to maintain sales momentum, improve delivery, and deepen community engagement.

Product Expansion Outlook:

• Expanded creator onboarding and customization (2023)

• Enhanced backer communication tools and analytics (2024)

• Strategic focus on international fulfillment and platform scaling

📌 Forward-Looking Statement Disclaimer:
Forward-looking statements about BackerKit's plans are based on current expectations and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially. Please review the company’s official offering materials and risk disclosures.

🧬 The Founding Team

• Maxwell Salzberg, CEO, previously co-founded Diaspora, a decentralized social network that helped pioneer open-source alternatives in social media.

• Rosanna Yau, COO – A product and operations leader who has helped scale multiple tools for creators and communities.

The team combines technical depth with lived crowdfunding experience, offering empathy and execution.

🌐 Why It Matters

BackerKit isn’t building a flashy app; it’s building infrastructure. Tools enabling independence, fulfillment, and fan engagement are essential as the creator economy matures.

BackerKit helps creators focus on their craft while managing the operational demands of delivering on promises to thousands of supporters. With this campaign, investors can support a company quietly shaping the backbone of creative entrepreneurship online.

📎 Learn More

To read the official offering documents and disclosures, visit the campaign on Wefunder:
👉 wefunder.com/backerkit

📬 Regulatory Disclaimers

Securities Disclaimer:
BackerKit is conducting a securities offering under Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF). All investments must be made through Wefunder, a registered intermediary platform. No investment terms (e.g., price, valuation, or progress) are included here. See the full offering page for disclosures and risk information.

General Disclaimer:
This newsletter is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or an offer to invest. Investing in early-stage companies is speculative and may result in the loss of your entire investment. Always perform your own due diligence and consult a licensed financial advisor.

Forward-Looking Statements:
Statements regarding future plans or projections are based on assumptions and are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results may vary significantly.

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