Streamblast
SaaS platform for creator and fan engagement.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
* | $1.0m | Seed | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
Digital Blast GmbH, operating as Fanblast and formerly known as Streamblast, is a Hamburg-based technology company founded in 2020 by Patrick Stasek, David Stade, and prominent streamer Jens "Knossi" Knossalla. The company provides a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform designed to enhance the relationship between content creators and their audiences. In December 2021, the company secured a seven-figure seed funding round with participation from notable investors including OMR, Universal Music GmbH, and several founders from the tech and gaming industries.
The firm's core product is a mobile CRM platform that allows creators to connect with their fans directly through messaging services like WhatsApp and SMS. This enables them to distribute exclusive content, foster community engagement, and monetize their reach. The platform's business model is centered on providing creators with tools for direct interaction, monetization of exclusive content, and data-driven insights to understand audience resonance beyond superficial metrics. It targets influencers and creators in sectors such as entertainment, social media, sports, and music. By using the platform, creators can manage their fan community professionally, offering services like direct ticket sales for concerts or exclusive access to content, thus bypassing traditional intermediaries.
Initially, under the Streamblast name, the company focused on turning live streams into interactive and gamified entertainment events where viewers could influence the show's content. It has since evolved to what is now Fanblast, a broader communication and monetization tool for the creator economy. The company emphasizes providing tools that are easy to use, scalable, and facilitate authentic fan relationships.
Keywords: creator economy, fan engagement, SaaS, influencer marketing, direct-to-fan, content monetization, CRM for creators, community management, mobile CRM, entertainment technology, social media tools, fan relationships, Digital Blast, Fanblast, Jens Knossalla, Patrick Stasek, David Stade, interactive content, monetizing reach, fan communication