Success Story
TapeReal
About TapeReal
TapeReal is an algorithm-free social media platform and marketplace for exclusive content. It emphasizes ease-of-use and privacy, especially important to users in the context of the recent Facebook whistleblower case. For creators, TapeReal makes it easy to monetize content while prioritizing growth and audience engagement.
TapeReal generates revenue through subscription plans allowing creators to increase prominence and engagement on the platform, as well as the sale of RealCoins which allow users to gain access to exclusive content. This makes TapeReal a central marketplace buying and selling access to audio/video content without the hassle of using or integrating third-party payment processors.
With a focussed target audience, experienced management team, and significant traction, TapeReal is prepared to enter its next phase and rapidly grow its userbase.
Ali Shah, CEO & Founder
CEO and Founder Ali Shah has over 20 years of career experience in the tech space. Over the decades Ali has developed a wealth of experience in product, analytics, and market research, as well as taught such skills at Seneca College and University of British Columbia. Ali has founded five successful companies, one of which he sold, and two of which iterated to form Tapereal. Ali founded TapeReal in 2018 out of a passion for all things tech and the desire to create a platform for meaningful connection that put creators and privacy first.
The Campaign
TapeReal launched an equity crowdfunding campaign in mid-October 2021 to fund development of the social media platform, as well as to acquire new customers through marketing efforts.
They offer a different way of participating in and interacting with social media, which puts privacy, debate, and creators at the forefront.
They are committed to generating revenue without having the user be the commodity. TapeReal is ushering in a new era in social media, called #socialreality.
During their campaign TapeReal’s story was picked up by CTV New London, check out the coverage here.
By closing, TapeReal raised $53,835.48 on Equivesto, equivalent to over 107% of their target funding goal.
Campaign Statistics
$53,835.48
Capital Raised
29
# of Investors
17/12/21
Funded Date
$50,000
Funding Goal
107.67%
Overfunded
Equity Crowdfunding
Offer Type