Is the Future of Music Fan-Supported? Patreon Raises $30 Million

Patreon, a San Francisco-based patronage platform that supports artists, has now raised $30 million in Series B funding. T hrive Capital led the round with participation from Allen and Company, Charles River Ventures, Index Ventures, Accomplice and Freestyle Capital.
Patreon was founded in 2013 by Sam Yam and currently features 17,000 creators in 15 categories including photography, animation, and crafts.  Patreon not only enables fans and sponsors to support artists and creators