Patreon lays off 80 people, closes offices in Berlin and Dublin
COVID-19 pandemic was no longer viable.A post shared by Jack Conte (@jackconte)“I take full responsibility for choosing that original path forward, and for the changes today, which will be very difficult for our team,” the CEO said. “In response to the changing environment, Patreon needs to change the way we operate.”You can read the full statement here, and see Conte’s message on Instagram above.Founded in 2013, the site has built a community of eight million members, and more than $3.5billion has been paid to creators since the company’s inception.During the early lockdowns, Patreon grew significantly due to creators seeking alternative revenue streams amid cancelled live tours and in-person events.Numerous well-known musicians use the service, which gives paying subscribers access to exclusive content via various monthly membership tiers (priced at either £1, £5 or £10, for example).