# Co-Star Astrology Society

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/co-star-astrology-society

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: New York, US
- Website: www.costarastrology.com
- Total disclosed funding: $20M
- Latest round: Series A (Apr 14, 2021)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Co-Star Astrology Society develops a hyper-personalized astrology app that utilizes NASA data to provide users with tailored astrological insights based on their birth charts, catering to a tech-savvy audience interested in astrology.Founded in 2017 in New York, US, Co-Star Astrology Society focuses on delivering personalized astrology through its innovative app. Banu Guler, the founder and CEO, has led the company through a Series A funding round in April 2021, raising USD 15.00 mn from Spark Capital, Female Founders Fund, and Maveron. The company has completed 3 deals to date, with its most recent deal occurring on April 14, 2021.Co-Star's core product is a hyper-personalized astrology app that provides real-time horoscopes based on individual birth charts. Utilizing NASA data and advanced algorithms, the app offers insights into users' personalities and relationships by analyzing celestial positions at their time of birth. Unlike traditional horoscopes that often only consider sun signs, Co-Star employs a comprehensive astrological framework for tailored predictions. The app primarily attracts individuals in North America and Europe, with an expanding user base in other international markets.Co-Star generates revenue through a subscription-based model, allowing users to access premium features within the app. This model supports a direct-to-consumer approach where users can subscribe monthly or annually for enhanced personalized insights. The app provides various pricing tiers, including extended access to detailed birth chart readings and compatibility assessments. Co-Star's offerings include accurate horoscopes and relationship analytics, which are regularly updated based on real-time astrological data, fostering user engagement and retention.Following its Series A funding of USD 15.00 mn in April 2021, led by Spark Capital, Co-Star Astrology Society plans to expand its team and enhance its product features. The company is focusing on launching new features designed for improved user engagement, although specific product release dates have yet to be announced. Additionally, Co-Star aims to penetrate new markets beyond its current user base in North America and Europe, targeting regions where interest in astrology is rising. This funding will be instrumental in supporting these growth initiatives.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Apr 14, 2021, $15M — Maveron, Spark Capital, Female Founders Fund
- Seed, Apr 15, 2019, $5.2M — Maveron, Aspect Ventures, 14W Ventures, Female Founders Fund

## Investors

- Maveron (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/maveron) — Seed, Series A
- Aspect Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/aspect-ventures) — Seed
- 14W Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/14w-ventures) — Seed
- Female Founders Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/female-founders-fund) — Seed, Series A
- Spark Capital — Series A