TechFlow news, February 16 — According to official announcements, Sidekick stated that the latest funding round will accelerate platform development and channel expansion, aiming to pioneer a new model for live-streaming commerce, break through traditional barriers, and provide millions of global content creators with barrier-free monetization of personal skills and influence. Additionally, the platform plans to build a new real-time interaction and asset trading pathway, supporting features such as first-hand market information sharing, real-time engagement, and seamless asset transactions, driving traditional users’ transition into Web3.
Previously, Sidekick has established a mature channel network on Discord, attracting over 10,000 traditional gaming streamers to join its community and building a content distribution network reaching 18 million fans, achieving sales exceeding $20 million USD. Meanwhile, its Miniapp on Telegram has surpassed 19 million users, and it has successfully obtained TikTok’s international live-streaming license, positioning it well for rapid viral content dissemination.
The strategic partnership with Trovo.live will empower Sidekick to enter new markets. As Eastern Europe's largest live-streaming platform, Trovo.live boasts over 30 million users and 1.5 million content creators, offering Sidekick access to a significant new distribution channel.
Sidekick Protocol has secured multi-million dollar investments from leading institutions including YZi Labs (formerly Binance Labs), Hashkey Capital, Folius Ventures, Mirana Ventures, and Foresight Ventures. Angel investors in the project include Huyu, founder of Kaito, and Mable, co-founder of StepN.
