MintGate

MintGate provides a no-code platform for creators to establish token-gated access to exclusive content. The company enables creators, brands, and communities to turn online content such as videos, audio, and documents into exclusive rewards, monetizing their work through the sale of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). Users can create branded, white-label storefronts to sell these NFTs, which then act as access passes or membership keys for their fans.

Founded in 2020 by Jonathan Dunlap, Jennifer Tran, and others, the team came together through the Gitcoin KERNEL web3 accelerator program. They later participated in the Tachyon Accelerator, backed by Protocol Labs and Consensys Mesh, to further develop their vision. The platform operates primarily in the Web3 and creator economy sectors, serving a range of creators from artists and musicians to educators and writers. Its business model involves taking a percentage of the royalties from NFT resales minted on the platform, aligning its growth with the success of the creators it supports.

The platform supports minting on blockchains like Ethereum and Polygon. It offers features such as creating NFTs with unlockable content, generating token-gated links for existing tokens, and setting up storefronts with full branding customization. This allows creators to build and fund their communities while ensuring that only token-holders can access premium content, fostering a direct and secure relationship between the creator and their audience. The company has raised a total of $3.48M in funding, with a significant seed round in 2022 from investors including Dapper Labs, IOSG Ventures, and Consensys Mesh.

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