The Starfish Foundation

A new hybrid non-profit supporting the creative IP of overlooked and undervalued artist-entrepreneurs. Our approach is rooted in radical ownership, community, and fandom. We believe that artists should own their work, have access to diverse funding options, and cultivate a strong community of fans and supporters committed to them and their artistic visions. At Starfish, we recognize that every artist has a unique journey and set of needs. That's why we take a customized approach to each project and meet artists where they are. Our integrated capital approach provides funding options that cater to artists' unique needs, from philanthropic subsidies to zero and low-cost loans to market-rate investments. This empowers artists to protect and monetize their intellectual property (IP) as they scale their projects, enabling authentic storytelling to thrive. Our goal is to create a network of diverse storytellers who make a positive impact on the world through their unique artistic visions, and believe that economic autonomy is key to achieving this goal. By empowering artists to have control and ownership over their work, we enable them to tell their stories their way. At Starfish, we drive real social and economic impact through authentic storytelling and entrepreneurship, empowering artists to make their mark on the world.