Starchive
AI-powered digital asset management platform for creators.
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Starchive provides a cloud-based digital asset management (DAM) platform tailored for content creators, artists, and cultural institutions. Founded in 2016 by Peter Agelasto, the company originated from a project to archive over 60 years of Bob Dylan's work. This experience highlighted the need for a system that could not only store but also organize and monetize large volumes of creative assets. Agelasto's insight in his recording studio, observing musicians' disorganized creative processes, sparked the idea for a platform that simplifies asset retrieval without stifling creativity. Co-founder and CEO Richard Averitt also plays a key role in the company's direction.
The platform functions as a centralized vault for any file type, using artificial intelligence to automatically tag and organize content, making assets easily searchable and accessible from anywhere via web browser or mobile app. Key features include unlimited collections without file duplication, a built-in media player, custom metadata fields, and integrations with platforms like Canva, Dropbox, and Zoom. Starchive is designed to transform static archives into monetizable legacies by connecting creators with both Web2 and Web3 revenue opportunities, including the ability to mint NFTs directly from the platform.
The company operates on a subscription-based business model, offering tiered plans for individuals, groups, and teams, including a free starter plan with limited storage. This pricing structure is designed to be significantly more affordable than traditional enterprise-level DAMs. Starchive serves a diverse client base, ranging from individual creators on TikTok and YouTube to iconic figures and institutions like Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, and the New Orleans Jazz Fest. Through partnerships with companies like Seagate, Starchive has scaled its infrastructure to manage petabytes of data, enabling it to serve larger clients and major events.
Keywords: digital asset management, DAM, cloud storage, AI content organization, creator economy, file management, media asset monetization, content curation, archive management, Web3 integration, NFT minting, digital preservation, AI tagging, subscription software, Peter Agelasto, content creators, media storage, file sharing, digital library, intellectual property management