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Filta

YC S21

San Francisco, US · Founded 2021 · 3 employees · 7 known investors

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A marketplace that allows creators to sell face filter designs as NFTs to fans and provides tools for designing augmented reality filters for social media platforms.

ConsumerCrypto & Web3Augmented RealityCrypto / Web3Virtual RealityUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)

Filta was founded in 2021 by Chris Horne.

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Chris HorneFounderChris Horne founded Filta, a marketplace for selling face filter designs as NFTs and providing augmented reality filter design tools for social media. He has won Emmy and Peabody awards for his work at the intersection of technology and media.

Investors · 7

DivergencereportedSan Francisco

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Josh Hannahreported

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PioneerreportedToronto, Ontario

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Portkey Technologies PtereportedSingapore

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Protocol LabsreportedSan Francisco

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Soma CapitalreportedSacramento · $100K – $300K

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Frequently asked questions

What does Filta do?
A marketplace that allows creators to sell face filter designs as NFTs to fans and provides tools for designing augmented reality filters for social media platforms.
Who founded Filta?
Filta was founded by Chris Horne in 2021.
Who are Filta's investors?
Filta's investors include Y Combinator, Divergence, Josh Hannah, Pioneer, Portkey Technologies Pte, Protocol Labs, Soma Capital.
Where is Filta headquartered?
Filta is headquartered in San Francisco, US.