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Social & educational platform for creatives to network, collaborate, and discover talent in film, fashion, art, photography, design.
Daisie is a global social and educational networking platform that connects professionals across creative industries such as film, fashion, photography, and design to facilitate project collaboration and talent discovery. Following an initial beta testing phase that successfully attracted 37,000 users within a single week, the software application expanded across desktop and iOS devices to reach 100,000 active creators shortly after its official public launch. To support this rapid user growth, the enterprise has secured approximately $2.9 million in total seed financing, which includes an initial $400,000 allocation followed by a larger $2.5 million funding round. This primary investment round was led by Founders Fund, with additional financial participation from prominent venture capital firms including 8VC, Kleiner Perkins, and Shrug Capital. Daisie was officially established in 2018 by co-founders Maisie Williams and Dom Santry.
Daisie has raised $3.0M across 1 funding round.
Daisie has raised $3.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Daisie has raised $3.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Daisie's investors include Founders Fund, Adjacent, Betaworks Ventures, Contrary Capital, Factorial, FirstMark Capital, Gaingels, Hustle Fund, Leadout Capital, Metaplanet, Round One Capital, Shrug Capital.
Daisie has raised $3.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $3.0M Seed in May 2019.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2019 | $3M Seed | Founders Fund | Adjacent, Betaworks Ventures, Contrary Capital, Factorial, FirstMark Capital, Gaingels, Hustle Fund, Leadout Capital, Metaplanet, Round ONE Capital, Shrug Capital, Splash Capital, ULU Ventures, Derrick LI, Eric Ries, Jaan Tallinn, JOE Greenstein, Karen King, Mark Cuban, Mark Pincus, Matthew Dellavedova, RON Pragides, Sheila Vashee, TIM Kendall, NIV D., 8VC, Kleiner Perkins | Announced |
Daisie is a technology company that builds a social networking platform designed to help creators across various fields—such as film, music, photography, art, and design—showcase their work, discover projects, and collaborate with others. It serves creative professionals and emerging talent by providing a digital space optimized for finding collaborators and taking creative projects from concept to production. The platform addresses the challenge of fragmented creative collaboration by offering a centralized hub that streamlines team-building and project development. Since its public launch, Daisie has demonstrated strong growth momentum, quickly reaching over 100,000 members and securing $2.5 million in seed funding to expand its team and platform capabilities[1][3][4].
Daisie was co-founded by actress Maisie Williams and film producer Dom Santry. The idea emerged from their shared experience with the creative process, which they found to be "muddy and muddled," particularly in assembling teams and moving projects forward. They envisioned a platform that would simplify this journey by connecting creators and providing tools to collaborate effectively. After launching the beta, Daisie quickly gained traction, hitting 100,000 users within 11 days of its public release. The company raised seed funding in 2018 and expanded its team with talent from major tech and media companies to scale the platform and develop new features, including a web version[1].
Daisie rides the trend of digital platforms democratizing creative industries by lowering barriers to collaboration and exposure. The timing is favorable as remote work and digital networking have become mainstream, increasing demand for specialized platforms that connect talent globally. Market forces such as the gig economy, the rise of independent creators, and the need for efficient project management tools in creative sectors support Daisie's growth. By fostering a global community of creators, Daisie influences the broader ecosystem by enabling new forms of creative production and collaboration that were previously difficult to coordinate[1][4].
Looking ahead, Daisie is poised to expand its feature set and scale its user base further, potentially moving toward larger funding rounds like a Series A. Trends such as increased creator economy monetization, AI-assisted creative tools, and hybrid remote collaboration models will likely shape its evolution. As it matures, Daisie could become a central platform for creative professionals worldwide, influencing how creative projects are initiated, managed, and brought to market. Its success will depend on maintaining a vibrant community and continuously enhancing the platform’s collaborative capabilities[1].