JOOS©
Invest in content creators, accelerate their growth
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Invest in content creators, accelerate their growth
113 followers
JOOS lets investors fund creators in exchange for a share of future revenue. Capital fuels growth—ads, team expansion, better content. As creators earn more, investors profit. A scalable, transparent way to invest in digital talent. 🚀
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This is such a cool idea!
One concern though: rug pulls. Could a fake creator creator trick investors into giving them money, and then disappear?
💡If that’s a risk, here’s an idea: rather than new creators getting cash, could their fundraising initially be tied to an online shopping list? Joos would take the investor’s money and buy the items directly and ship to the creators.
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Hey,@tleyden !
Great question! Rug pulls are a real concern, and we’re building strong verification and accountability measures to prevent them. Every creator must connect their YouTube/Twitch accounts , so we can verify their identity and ensure they’re legitimate.
That said, a creator’s biggest asset is their community. Their reputation and career depend on trust. Scamming investors/fans would end their career, and serious creators know this.
Your idea about tying funds to an online shopping list (Like throne) is super interesting for us! We’re already exploring direct funding for gear, ads, and services to add extra security, and this could be a great way to refine that approach.
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Do you somehow help creator with knowledge how to improve their profits so investors can have better investment returns? Something like webinars or consultations for creators. Because from the perspective of a creator – incomes are not stable every month.
Sometimes it's a fight for survival and sometimes you can't keep up with the promotion. (However, it largely depends on how supportive the creators are - whether people donate to them on YouTube, Twitch, or the creators sell merch, etc.)
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@busmark_w_nika
Hey Nika,
That's a really good point. Creator income can be all over the place, and we totally get how tough that can be. That's why we don't just help with funding - we also share knowledge to help creators grow their revenue in a more stable way.
Right now, we offer AI-powered monetization startegies, and we're also looking into mentoring and workshops, to give creators even more hands-on support. The feedback so far has been really positive and we're excited to keep on improving.
Would love to hear - what kind of support you think would be most helpful? 🙂
Thanks for your thoughts!
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Maybe creating some hub, or webinars? :)
is this vc for youtubers? very solid, sounds like a bad idea but it is a good one. where can i learn more?
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Hey@maxcomx! IThis isn't traditional VC, to be clear. With us, creators maintain complete control and do not cede equity. Rather, they give investors and supporters a cut of their earnings. Fans and investors participate for a variety of reasons, including support, connection, passion, cool benefits, and yes, the possibility of financial gain. It's more akin to crowd fanvestment. While there are already VC(ish) models out there (like Karat, or agencies), our approach is community-driven, designed to bring in growth and hype by connecting creators directly with their audience.
If you would like more information, please visit our website or get in touch!
@joos_me sounds very solid. will use. although risky af
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@maxcomx Hey Max, Thanks for the input. I'm curious to know which parts you see as 'risky af'? Understanding those concerns can help us improve and address them.
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@stefanie_tabacow Hi Stefanie, absolutely! When fans/investors get more involved, have a real connection and stake in the creator’s journey, it really boosts engagement.
During our testing phase we had this fan who said to a creator: “Really love your content, but tbh, your avatar and banner aren’t that great.” :D She was a designer and offered to help, saying: “I’m an investor, so of course I’m interested in you looking good.”
as someone who believes in the expansion of the creator economy, i've been thinking a lot lately about how to get exposure to creators. great concept. i see you have polygon in your stack, where does the onchain element fit in?
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@joewelchh
Hey Joe, appreciate the support!
Blockchain helps us distribute money safely and transparently, even in complex cases - whether it’s investor payouts, revenue sharing, or payments to third parties. It ensures everyone gets what they’re owed without delays, middlemen, or trust issues.
And honestly, we have even bigger plans for how blockchain can empower creators... but those are still under wraps.😉
Are there any on-chain features you'd love to see for creators?
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@andrew_cho Glad you like it! It's kind of like holding a stock in the creator's success, but then again...it's not 😄. Instead of owning equity, you get a part of their future income and other cool perks they offer. Creators stay in control of their creative choices, so it's about sharing in their journey without cramping their style.
To track revenue, we hook up directly with platforms like YouTube to get accutrate data. This way, we don't rely on self-reporting or complicated methods, keeping things transparent for everyone. Let me know if you have any more questions!