Stanly, the innovative platform designed exclusively for fans to connect, engage, and celebrate their favorite fandoms, has successfully raised $8 million in pre-Series A funding. The round was led by C Capital, with participation from AppWorks, Goodwater, Palm Drive Capital, and more.
Founded in 2023 by Jens Grede (the co-founder of Skims, Frame, Good American), Liberty City Venture and Rebecca Leung, Stanly is transforming how fans interact with each other, bringing them together like never before. The app offers fan-to-fan and artist-to-fan communication and commerce, allowing users to join or create fan-generated artist fans clubs on the platform. In these fandoms, users can discover exclusive content, participate in gaming, chat, earn rewards, shop, and stay updated on the latest news and events.
Since its beta launch in February, Stanly has attracted over 200,000 members. The platform currently supports 50 popular fandoms, including those for Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, J Balvin, BTS, Post Malone and more. With over 300 additional fandoms on the waitlist, the platform is poised for significant expansion in the coming months. Exciting new features are also in development, aimed at providing fans with even more interactive and engaging ways to connect with their favorite artists while offering talents enhanced opportunities to monetize their networks.
Stanly's funding will be used to expand its team across various departments, including engineering, operations, creator support, marketing, and sales. The company will also continue to enhance its platform's capabilities to offer a more seamless and engaging experience for fans and artists alike.
