About Us
ChickStarter is a new kind of startup funding platform — built for the next generation of founders and investors. We combine short videos, swipe-based discovery, and micro-investing to make early-stage funding accessible to everyone.
Help ideas hatch into companies.
Through a mobile-first experience, ChickStarter enables founders to pitch in 60 seconds and allows backers to support them instantly — in just a tap.
We are building a place where
Women founders get the spotlight they deserve
Investors can discover real innovation in a swipe
Early believers get a chance to own a piece of the future
Creativity and ambition come together in one ecosystem
Why we exist
The old system was built to keep you out.
ChickStarter is built to bring you in.
Break the cycle
Old Fundraising
ChickStarter
The Hen House
Strategy
Branding
Resources
Mentors
Strategy
Resources
Branding
Mentors
Our goal isn't just to help founders raise money, it's to help them build strong,
sustainable companies.PERSIST VENTURESVENTURES
Built with Heart to empower the next generation of founders.
Simplicity
No noise. Just signal.
Transparency
Open books, open doors.
Community
Innovation is collective.
Equal Access
Opportunity for all.
Storytelling
Bold voices win.
THE FUTURE
WE'RE BUILDING
Post Your Pitch
Raising funds is as easy as posting a video.
Post Your Pitch
Raising funds is as easy as posting a video.
Anyone Can Invest
Anyone can invest in startups they believe in.
Anyone Can Invest
Anyone can invest in startups they believe in.
Get Discovered
Founders get the visibility they deserve.
Get Discovered
Founders get the visibility they deserve.
Share Ownership
Early backers get meaningful equity.
Share Ownership
Early backers get meaningful equity.
Grow Worldwide
Great ideas come from everywhere.
Grow Worldwide
Great ideas come from everywhere.
Let's hatch the next big idea together.