StackSocial provides a platform that enables web publishers to integrate relevant commerce into their sites with zero up-front investment, aiming to diversify revenue beyond advertising while providing added-value content to readers. The company publicly launched its platform after a beta that began in October and is part of the first batch of startups from the Amplify accelerator. Co-founders Josh Payne and Stefan Wrobel say the product is a 'dead-simple' way for publishers to add commerce. StackSocial announced an $800,000 seed round alongside the public launch and described the round as oversubscribed. Since launching, the company has recorded over 50,000 transactions and users have saved over $7.5 million off retail by purchasing through the platform. StackSocial operates a white-label eCommerce flash-sales platform focused on digital tools and services for technology-focused publishers. The platform enables publishers to generate revenue by offering exclusive sales on Mac software, apps, video tutorials and other digital products. Co-founded in 2011 by Josh Payne and Stefan Wrobel, the company joined Amplify.LA's startup accelerator. As part of the program StackSocial will receive up to $50K in seed funding plus dedicated office space, hands-on mentor meetings, and introductions to investors. The company also received a three-year hiatus on city taxes as part of the accelerator benefits. No operating metrics or prior financings are disclosed in the article.

Total raised

$1M

Funding rounds

2

Latest round

Seed

Latest activity

Jul 2012