Gander Social operates a social media platform designed to prioritize user safety, data privacy, and overall community well-being. The service, partially named after the town of Gander in Newfoundland & Labrador, attracted more than 34,000 organic sign-ups prior to opening its investment round. Led by CEO Ben Waldman, the company has enlisted high-profile advisors including Arlene Dickinson, Amber Mac, Taylor Owen, and Blaine Cook. The team positions the product as a markedly more ethical option compared with traditional social media giants. To date, the firm has secured $1.5 million through an equity crowdfunding campaign on FrontFundr and has kept the round open through the end of January in pursuit of a $2.5 million maximum offering. More than 2,000 Canadians have already invested in the campaign, underscoring early community enthusiasm. No revenue figures were disclosed in the article, but the initial user uptake and investor response illustrate solid early traction.

Total raised

$2M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Equity

Latest activity

Dec 2025