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BackerKit

YC S12

San Francisco, US · Founded 2012 · 42 employees · 3 known investors

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BackerKit provides software tools and a crowdfunding platform that help creators manage campaigns, raise funds, and engage backers on both third-party platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo as well as on its own proprietary crowdfunding network.

Also known as Diaspora, Inc

Enterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechCrowdfundingUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S12)

BackerKit was founded in 2012 by Maxwell Salzberg and Rosanna Yau.

MSMaxwell Salzberg
Maxwell SalzbergCEO/Co-FounderMaxwell Salzberg is a co-founder of BackerKit.
RYRosanna Yau
Rosanna YauCo-Founder & Chief Creative OfficerFounder of BackerKit, which provides software tools and a crowdfunding platform for creators to manage campaigns, raise funds, and engage backers across third-party platforms and its own network.
BKBryan Kim
Bryan KimCreator Marketing Lead2017–2022Founder at Hipset
DG
Dan GoldenbergSenior Product Manager
CY
Christina YuPeople Partner
DG
Daniel Grippi
DC
Dennis Collinson
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Annie ClarkPeople Operations Managerformer
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Ian NorrisEngineering Managerformer

Investors · 3

SHL CapitalreportedSeattle · $100K – $250K

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SV AngelreportedSan Francisco · $150K – $20M

How we know: Y Combinator's founder network · Not right? Tell us

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements
  • Undisclosed amountRegulation CrowdfundingMay 2026
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In the news

Now is your chance to own a piece of BackerKit! | BackerKitbackerkit.com · Jun 2025

Frequently asked questions

What does BackerKit do?
BackerKit provides software tools and a crowdfunding platform that help creators manage campaigns, raise funds, and engage backers on both third-party platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo as well as on its own proprietary crowdfunding network.
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.