Funding history & investor list
This page lists everyone who has put money into Subvert and how much. We publish this with the consent of all investors, in keeping with our commitment to transparency.
How is Subvert funded?
Subvert has raised $700,000 in investment from community members who share our vision for collective ownership. This funding allows us to build a high-quality platform while maintaining our cooperative principles.
Transparency: VIEW INVESTMENT TERMS from our initial fundraising round
Fellowship grants (2024)
- IDEO and the Center for Cultural Innovation - combined $35,000 in fellowship support during the cooperative's formation period.
SAFE round (closed 2025)
- Garry Elevator - $600,000
- Anonymous Berlin Artist Member - $20,000
- Jason Prado - $15,000
- w0rmw00d - $10,000
- Harry Lachenmeyer - $5,000
Total raised in the SAFE round: $650,000
Follow-on investment (2025)
- Center for Cultural Innovation — $50,000
Total to date
$700,000 across investments.
What is Subvert's philosophy on capital/ funding?
Read here: https://www.subvert.fm/pages/philosophy-of-capital