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Overview
Locals provides a subscription-based platform where independent creators can host videos, podcasts, and articles for their own private communities. Creators set their own membership prices and use a tiered system to unlock features like live-streaming, while followers pay for "Supporter" status to access exclusive content and discussion boards. Unlike mainstream social media, Locals allows creators to own their audience data and set their own moderation rules without relying on advertising revenue. The company's goal is to provide a space for free speech where creators can build a sustainable business through direct financial support from their fans.
About Locals
Industries
Consumer Software
Social Impact
Entertainment
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Early VC
Total Funding
$3.8M
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
Founded
N/A
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Rumble reported stronger subscription revenue in Q1 2026, supporting creator monetization demand.
- Locals remains active in 2026 with app updates and creator-feature pages.
- Free-speech positioning still attracts banned or controversial creators seeking durable audience ownership.
What critics are saying
- Rumble's Q1 2026 loss hit $30.3 million, pressuring Locals investment and staffing.
- Patreon, Ko-fi, Gumroad, and SubscribeStar intensify creator-switching pressure on pricing.
- If Rumble's cash burn worsens, Locals becomes a nonessential product and gets deprioritized.
What makes Locals unique
- Locals gives creators paid communities, owned audience data, and direct subscription revenue.
- Rumble integration lets creators pair free discovery with paid membership in one ecosystem.
- The platform's moderation and paywall tools fit political and alternative-media creators well.
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Funding
Total Funding
$3.8M
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
1 Rounds
Craft VenturesBenefits
Remote Work Options
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
Flexible Work Hours
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Stock Options
Company Equity
Conference Attendance Budget
Professional Development Budget
Phone/Internet Stipend
Home Office Stipend
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Family Planning Benefits
Fertility Treatment Support
Adoption Assistance
Childcare Support
Bereavement Leave
Meal Benefits
Relocation Assistance
Employee Discounts
Gym Membership
Commuter Benefits
Educational Allowance
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Certification Support
Training Programs
Mentorship Program
Job Stipend - Not Applicable
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 53%1 year growth
↑ 53%2 year growth
↑ 53%Gorkha, Oct 12: Locals have called for developing the Manakamana Temple of Gorkha that has been recognized as a popular religious destination as a world heritage site.
Locals said that thieves broke into five shops near a police post in Qalage area of Kabal tehsil by tampering with the locks.
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About Locals
Industries
Consumer Software
Social Impact
Entertainment
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Early VC
Total Funding
$3.8M
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
Founded
N/A
Locals is Hiring for 1 Jobs on Simplify!
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