# CineCoup

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/cinecoup

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Vancouver, Canada
- Website: www.cinecoup.com
- Total disclosed funding: $0.1M
- Latest round: Seed (Sep 14, 2012)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

CineCoup is a Canadian film financing platform that empowers filmmakers by allowing them to pitch ideas and secure funding through audience engagement and participation.CineCoup, founded in 2012 in Vancouver, Canada, operates as a film financing platform that allows creators to finance their projects through crowd-sourced investment. The company raised USD 0.08 mn in Seed funding from individual investors in June 2013. Founder Yvette Govaart has experience in the film industry, having worked on various projects before establishing CineCoup.CineCoup specializes in innovative financing solutions for filmmakers, enabling them to pitch projects directly to audiences. Their platform provides tools for creators to engage with potential investors and fans, facilitating the development and funding of independent films. The services cater to a diverse range of filmmakers by streamlining the funding process and enhancing interaction with audiences, impacting the independent film market significantly. CineCoup's offerings are accessible across North America, Europe, and parts of Asia, serving a global clientele seeking alternative funding models for film production.CineCoup generates revenue through a combination of service fees and partnerships with filmmakers, allowing them to monetize their projects effectively. The platform operates on a model that includes transaction fees from successful funding campaigns, ensuring that creators can maintain financial viability while accessing the tools needed for project development. Their structured pricing model allows filmmakers to choose plans that fit their needs, which helps facilitate continuous access to platform features and support.CineCoup plans to expand its platform by launching new features that enhance user engagement and streamline the funding process for filmmakers. There are efforts to target new markets in Europe and Asia by 2014, leveraging the recent Seed funding of USD 0.08 mn raised in June 2013 to support these initiatives and enhance infrastructure. Additionally, the company aims to improve its marketing strategies to increase its global presence and attract a wider range of filmmakers.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Sep 14, 2012, $0.1M — BDC Capital
- Seed, May 22, 2012 — Highline BETA

## Investors

- Highline BETA (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/highline-beta) — Seed
- BDC Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bdc-capital) — Seed