# SocialEd

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: New York, US
- Website: www.joinbonsai.co
- Total disclosed funding: $5.3M
- Latest round: Seed (May 12, 2021)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

SocialEd, Inc. operates a digital platform designed to enhance fan engagement for recording artists by integrating their social media accounts, facilitating meaningful connections with their fan communities across various channels.Founded in 2019 and headquartered in New York, US, SocialEd, Inc. focuses on creating solutions for artists to improve fan interaction. The company was co-founded by Jake Rosenfeld and Patrick Sullivan, who currently serves as the CEO. In May 2021, SocialEd secured USD 5.3 mn in Seed funding led by Activate Venture Partners, marking the company’s first significant round of investment and bringing the total amount raised to USD 5.3 mn.SocialEd, Inc. specializes in providing a platform that empowers recording artists and their teams by enhancing fan engagement through integration with social media platforms like YouTube, Instagram, Discord, and Reddit. The service deduplicates and ranks fan profiles based on cross-platform interactions, enabling artists to identify and connect with superfans. The platform allows artists to communicate with fans through personalized content known as "bonsais" and targets clients including recording artists, music managers, and entertainment teams primarily in strong music consumption markets such as North America and Europe.SocialEd generates revenue via a subscription-based model designed for artists and their teams. This model offers various functionalities that support fan engagement and monetization, including merchandise campaigns, ticket sales, and VIP interactions. The platform’s pricing structure accommodates different tiers of service, catering to both emerging and established artists, and revenue streams are enhanced by partnership opportunities that leverage analytics and engagement tools for broader outreach.Following the recent Seed funding of USD 5.3 mn in May 2021 led by Activate Venture Partners, SocialEd, Inc. is set to accelerate its platform growth. The financing will support the development of upcoming products aimed at further enhancing user experience and engagement. The company is also considering expansion into new geographic regions to capture a wider audience, with a focus on markets in Europe by the end of 2023.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, May 12, 2021, $5.3M — Activate Venture Partners

## Investors

- Activate Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/activate-venture-partners) — Seed