GawkBox provides a monetization platform for live streamers and other content creators centered on a "sponsored tipping" mechanism. Fans tip streamers by downloading apps and completing in-app milestones; app developers then tip streamers on the fans' behalf. The service supplies an overlay for Twitch and YouTube and works across platforms so streamers have one solution for multiple broadcasting channels. GawkBox positions the product as a way to increase fan engagement and give app developers a measurable way to reach a receptive audience, and the company says it can double many streamers' income in weeks. The co-founders — CEO Chris Brownridge, CRO Andrew Allison and CTO Tony Chong — are former mobile advertising executives who were part of Vungle's early team. The company is based in Seattle and announced a Series A to accelerate growth.

Total raised

$4M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Series A

Latest activity

Aug 2017