GameCrush Is Crushing It. Investors Agree.
Usually, guys are paying women to play with them. But guys play with guys, girl play with girls, and sometimes girls pay to play with guys, says co-founder Eric Strasser. And despite the fact that the site is in a strict invite only beta, the money is rolling in. More than one player has spent over $10,000, says Strasser. And some playdates have made over $2,000 in the short time the beta has been live. Playdates can also get extra money from tips and virtual goods.
The company was self funded at launch but has now raised a $700,000 angel round. Investors include Zivity founders Scott and Cyan Banister, Anthem Venture Partners, Crosscut Ventures, Paige Craig and Christina Brodbeck.
The service will launch publicly in the next month or so.