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Sherman Oaks, CA

Expanding a social media platform focused on inclusive, real-time conversations.

• Cultural Connection: Real-time conversations centered around culture and community.
• Proven Growth: Reached #1 in the App Store within three weeks of beta launch.
• Major Partnerships: Advertising clients include Paramount+, CBS, and Amazon Prime.
• Community Engagement: Features like Tea Parties and Spades encourage social interaction.
• Recognized Innovation: Named Apple’s App of the Day and one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024.

Spill is raising funds to further develop its real-time social media platform that prioritizes safe, engaging communication spaces for marginalized communities. Built by former Twitter executives, Spill offers innovative features like Tea Parties for live conversations and multiplayer Spades to foster social interaction. The funds will support product enhancements, user experience improvements, and expansion of advertising partnerships with major brands like Paramount+, Amazon Prime, and CBS. With a strong foundation of community engagement and rapid growth since its beta launch, Spill aims to solidify its position as a go-to platform for authentic cultural conversations.

Spill has already gained substantial recognition, having been named Apple’s App of the Day and one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024. The platform saw significant success early on, hitting the #1 spot in the App Store within three weeks and securing over 500,000 downloads. With a clear focus on multicultural communities, Spill is tapping into a growing market for inclusive social spaces while building a scalable, revenue-generating advertising model. This round of fundraising will enable Spill to continue delivering dynamic, real-time content and maintain its momentum toward crossing $1M in annualized revenue in 2025.

Company Info

Spill is a social media platform that fosters inclusive, real-time conversations, prioritizing community and cultural engagement for marginalized groups.

Spill is a social media platform designed to facilitate real-time conversations at the speed of culture, with a focus on creating safer, more inclusive digital spaces for marginalized communities. Launched by former Twitter executives, Spill quickly gained traction, hitting #1 in the Apple App Store within three weeks of its beta launch and surpassing 500,000 downloads. The platform’s features include live video conversations, called Tea Parties, and a multiplayer Spades game that fosters social engagement. Spill has attracted early advertising clients like Paramount+, CBS, and Amazon Prime, reflecting its growing appeal to major entertainment brands.

With over $5 million raised from prominent investors and accolades like Apple’s “App of the Day” and recognition in Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Companies of 2024,” Spill is poised for continued growth. The company plans to surpass $1 million in revenue by 2025 by expanding its multicultural advertising partnerships and introducing new community-driven features. As a Black-owned business rooted in cultural connection and social impact, Spill aims to offer a vibrant alternative to traditional social media platforms while maintaining a supportive, community-centric environment.