• Makerist

  Participated · Series B · Oct 2016

  Makerist operates an online crafting school that offers HD instructional videos taught by professional teachers in knitting, sewing, crochet and other crafts. The platform also lets users buy materials for projects, share photos of finished work and discuss topics in a forum. Founded in June 2013 and based in Berlin, the company combines video lessons with an integrated marketplace and community features. Makerist has a team of approximately 40 employees. The company plans to use the new funding to grow its video offering into other professional areas and to expand operations internationally. The recent fundraise strengthens its position to scale content and distribution outside its current markets. makerist operates an online crafting school that offers video classes for knitting, sewing and crochet. The company plans to add further categories, including patchwork and cake decorating, over the next six months. Its online learning experience is enhanced through close-up shots, perspective and detailed graphic effects. makerist engages a community of over 70,000 Facebook fans across pages such as Strick Café, Näh Café, DIY Café and makerist, using feedback to shape content and strategy. The company has raised seed funding of undisclosed amount from investors including High-Tech Gruenderfonds and is also backed by TA Ventures and Michael Brehm. Co-founded in June 2013 by Axel Heinz and Amber Riedl in Berlin, makerist intends to use the funds to increase production of video classes and customer acquisition.

No current team members are available.