Buy Me a Coffee
Helping creators monetize
Y CombinatorWinter 2019ActiveConsumerContentFintechMarketplace
What they do
Problem
Creators often lack a simple way to accept small payments and recurring support from their audience to fund their work.
Solution
Buy Me a Coffee provides a platform for creators to collect one-time “coffee” tips and memberships from fans via a fast, simple payment page.
Who it's for
Online creators (e.g., writers, artists, musicians, podcasters, developers) and their fans who want to support them.
Founders
Jijo Sunny
Founder/CEO
Founder, Buy Me a Coffee
Joseph Sunny
Founder
Building a better internet for creators, founder/designer @buymeacoffee
Aleesha John
Founder
Company timeline
- Founded2018
- YC batchWinter 2019
- StatusActive
- Team size30 people
- LocationSan Francisco, CA, USA; Remote
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