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BackerKit
YC S12San Francisco, US · Founded 2012 · 42 employees · 3 known investors
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BackerKit provides an end-to-end crowdfunding platform and campaign management tools for creators running campaigns on platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo, as well as its own crowdfunding platform. Its tools help creators manage pledges, fulfillment, and grow their campaigns.
Also known as Diaspora, Inc
Creator EconomyEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSales TechCrowdfundingUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S12)
BackerKit was founded in 2012 by Maxwell Salzberg and Rosanna Yau.
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Dan GoldenbergSenior Product Manager
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Christina YuPeople Partner
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Daniel Grippi
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Dennis Collinson
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Annie ClarkPeople Operations Managerformer
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Ian NorrisEngineering Managerformer
Investors · 3
Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
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SHL CapitalreportedSeattle · $100K – $250K
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SV AngelreportedSan Francisco · $150K – $20M
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountRegulation CrowdfundingMay 2026Source ↗
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2 people who came through BackerKit went on to found or lead other companies.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does BackerKit do?
- BackerKit provides an end-to-end crowdfunding platform and campaign management tools for creators running campaigns on platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo, as well as its own crowdfunding platform. Its tools help creators manage pledges, fulfillment, and grow their campaigns.
- Who founded BackerKit?
- BackerKit was founded by Maxwell Salzberg, Rosanna Yau in 2012.
- Who are BackerKit's investors?
- BackerKit's investors include Y Combinator, SHL Capital, SV Angel.
- Where is BackerKit headquartered?
- BackerKit is headquartered in San Francisco, US.