When I look at Hornet reviews on the App Store, spam and scams seem to be prevalent for users. What makes Spaces different? Can you prove that the growth is truly organic?

Trent, great question. As we know, scam and spam attacks are abound on all platforms and at Hornet we go to great length to validate legit users through a “proof of work” model with the Hornet Badge, in addition to many layers of machine learning, community and staff human moderation. On SPACES, we have so far seen only 1-2 serious attempts and were able to stop them immediately, given all the defenses we have developed over the last 11 years at Hornet. In addition, SPACES doesn’t have the in...

Hi there! Is it possible for non-US persons to invest?

Thanks for your note Sajid! Absolutely, please see WeFunder's international investor instructions here: https://help.wefunder.com/154992-linked/international-investor-guide Cheers! -Christof

Hi Christof, can you share any data that would show the need for safe spaces for queer people?

Hi Botros, great question. With respect to digital platforms, the best data is from the LGBTQ advocacy group GLAAD, which publishes the Social Media Safety Index (SMSI) since 2021 (https://sites.google.com/glaad.org/smsi/platform-scores). The verdict is clear for the "big 5" heteronormative social networks FB, IG, Twitter, YT and TikTok: - 66% of queer Americans have been subject to online harassment there (up 2 pp from 2021, and more than any other polled minority) - none of the 5 platform s...

Can you share insight into revenue or monetization?

Hi Adam, we haven't yet decided on the exact path to monetization, but we know how to generate revenues through user-to-user revenue, premium subscriptions, or advertising from our background at Hornet. We also know what revenue per user (ARPU) we can roughly expect. At this point we're holding off on monetization until at least 30K DAU, to fuel growth and focus on virality. Ideally we can procrastinate monetization even further, dependent on funding, but that remains to be seen in the next 6...

Never done this kind of "INVESTMENT" before. Where can I get a "simple" explanation of how this works? This is or does not appear to be a stock purchase but could be converted to on, is that correct? Help me out here!

Hi Steven -- correct. The SAFE is a loan note which converts into a future equity issuance. This investment form has been pioneered by Y-Combinator and used by 1,000s of startups since 2013. It has worked really well to combine the capital needs of early stage companies with the needs of investors, to have a fair valuation but also to benefit from their early move. More about SAFE's here: https://www.ycombinator.com/documents

Queer Spaces, Inc. Updates, Team, and Funding Progress | Wefunder, Home of the Community Round

The first queer app to span the entire spectrum of over 400 million LGBTQ+ people

Creating a digital safe space for queer people, 66% of whom have experienced online discrimination

Successful MVP launch on March 1

Growing 80-400% per month

Featured as "App of the Day" by Apple on June 26 (Pride Sunday)

Advice and investment by Sean Rad, Founder of Tinder, and other high-profile individuals

Team has already successfully built Hornet, a top queer social network with 2.5 million MAU globally

Here, queer people are celebrated for who they are, connecting in group chats over shared interests

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