# Social Native

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/social-native

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Denver, US
- Website: www.socialnative.com/
- Total disclosed funding: $8M
- Latest round: Seed (May 1, 2017)
- Investors on record: 8

## About

Social Native Inc., headquartered in Denver, US, operates a platform that enhances creator marketing strategies for brands through user-generated content and influencer collaborations, significantly optimizing marketing efforts.Social Native Inc. provides a platform for brands to connect with creators for marketing purposes. Founded in Denver, US, by David Shadpour and Eytan Elbaz, the company has raised USD 8.00 mn in Seed funding as of May 2017, led by Softbank Capital and supported by notable investors such as Bow Capital and Compound Ventures. The company has conducted one deal to date.Social Native delivers an advanced platform that leverages artificial intelligence to optimize creator marketing strategies for brands. The core offering revolves around user-generated content (UGC) and influencer marketing solutions, allowing businesses to source authentic social media content and partner with creators at scale. The platform automates various processes, significantly reducing manual workload by 90%, while enabling brands to effectively curate, license, and distribute content across multiple marketing and commerce channels. Targeting diverse industries, Social Native serves over 1,500 brands globally, helping them to enhance their content strategies with real-time insights and analytics. The company’s operations extend across key geographical markets, including North America, Europe, and Asia, providing solutions tailored to meet the content needs of businesses in these regions.Social Native generates revenue primarily through subscription-based models and partnerships with brands and creators. The business structure encompasses both B2B and direct-to-consumer transactions, facilitating the creation of comprehensive marketing campaigns using UGC and influencer content. Clients can select from varying subscription tiers, providing access to platform features tailored to different levels of engagement and content requirements. Each tier includes specific functionalities related to creator discovery, rights management, and analytics, allowing brands to choose plans that align with their marketing objectives. The platform's distinct offerings, such as the Super Creator™ and Pro Creator™ programs, enhance the value proposition for both creators and brands, driving engagement and content creation.In May 2017, Social Native Inc. raised USD 8.00 mn in Seed funding, with plans to utilize the capital for product development and expansion efforts. The company is targeting new geographical markets for future growth, with specific expansions planned in Europe and Asia by late 2023. Ongoing product enhancements are expected to include advanced analytics tools and AI-driven features aimed at optimizing user engagement and content generation.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, May 1, 2017, $8M — Miramar, Softbank Capital, Compound Ventures, TenOneTen Ventures, Sound Ventures, Tiller Partners, HOF Capital, Bow Capital

## Investors

- Miramar (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/miramar) — Seed
- Softbank Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/softbank-capital) — Seed
- Compound Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/compound-ventures) — Seed
- TenOneTen Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tenoneten-ventures) — Seed
- Sound Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sound-ventures) — Seed
- Tiller Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tiller-partners) — Seed
- HOF Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hof-capital) — Seed
- Bow Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bow-capital) — Seed