Patreon is a membership platform founded in 2013 that enables creators - such as artists, podcasters, and writers - to build communities with their fans and earn recurring income. The platform handles payment processing and operates on a commission-based model. It serves hundreds of thousands of creators, who have collectively earned billions of dollars through the platform.
The company is headquartered in San Francisco, with team members located around the world. Patreon operates within the creative economy and digital content creation industries, with a stated focus on being creator-friendly.
