PaigeeWorld
A social network for artists.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
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| - | investor | €0.0 | round |
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| investor investor investor investor | €0.0 | round | |
| N/A | $10.0m | Angel | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
PaigeeWorld, operating under PaigeeDraw Inc., was a Vancouver-based social network tailored for artists and art enthusiasts. It was founded in 2013 by the father-daughter team, Paige and Preston Rohrick. Paige Rohrick, who began drawing as a teenager, developed a passion for the Manga art style and wanted to create a supportive tool for aspiring artists. This led to the creation of the PaigeeDraw app, which provided step-by-step drawing tutorials.
The platform evolved into PaigeeWorld, a global community accessible on web and mobile devices where users could share their artwork, follow other creators, and connect with a global community. The network was designed as a real-time feed, allowing for immediate interaction and discovery of new art, distinguishing itself from traditional gallery viewings. The target audience was broad, encompassing various styles from manga and anime to realism, abstract, and photography. The platform's features included the ability to follow artists, like and comment on posts, and participate in different categories like 'Critique' and 'Original Characters'.
PaigeeWorld's business model included a subscription service called PaigeePlus. For a monthly fee of $2.99, subscribers received a recognition badge and access to a 'shoutout' feature, which allowed them to promote their own art or that of others to their followers. This model aimed to support the community while providing tools for artists to gain recognition. The company also had a model for user-generated content, where artists could submit tutorials to be featured in the PaigeeWorld Store, giving them exposure to the platform's user base. An angel funding round of an undisclosed amount was raised on July 6, 2016. The company is now listed as deadpooled.
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