# Niche Protocol

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/niche-protocol

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Los Angeles, US
- Website: www.niche.club
- Total disclosed funding: $1.8M
- Latest round: Seed (Aug 3, 2022)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Based in New York, US, and founded in 2022, by co-founders Christopher Gulczynski and Zaven Nahapetyan, Niche Protocol Inc., aka Niche provides a decentralized platform for content creators to engage fans and direct distribution, collectors seeking to buy and sell, and real-life groups to create a digital home for the real-world community. In August 2022, Niche Protocol Inc. raised USD 1.8 million in seed funding led by MetaWeb Ventures, Alumni Ventures Group, and NEAR Foundation.

Niche platforms offer rewards for engagement and content creation with token ownership. The company allows users to join clubs based on their interests, and each club member receives a unique digital membership card that unlocks events, debates, and more. Club memberships can be purchased and sold at will for actual money. This feature improves personal connection within communities, as members engage directly through discussions, rather than liking a post.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Aug 3, 2022, $1.8M — Alumni Ventures Group, NEAR Foundation, MetaWeb Ventures

## Investors

- Alumni Ventures Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/alumni-ventures-group) — Seed
- NEAR Foundation — Seed
- MetaWeb Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/metaweb-ventures) — Seed