Dorian

No-code platform for interactive storytelling

San Francisco, California, United States

About Dorian

Dorian provides a no-code platform that helps fiction writers create personalized interactive content. This platform is designed for a wide range of writers, including those from underrepresented backgrounds, allowing them to engage with their fans in meaningful ways. Dorian operates as a social medium where writers can connect with their audience and monetize their work through subscription fees and transaction-based models. What sets Dorian apart from its competitors is its focus on user-friendly tools for content creation and discovery, which aims to democratize storytelling and amplify diverse voices in the creative writing community. The company's goal is to empower writers and enhance their ability to share their stories with a broader audience.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$18.7MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Consumer Software, EntertainmentIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Competitive salary
Equity

Risks

Competition from platforms like StoryLoom and Twine is increasing.
Integration challenges may arise from the Nix Hydra acquisition.
IP-related legal challenges could occur with fan-created content.

Differentiation

Dorian offers a no-code platform for interactive storytelling, empowering fiction writers.
The platform allows creators to monetize content through subscriptions and transactions.
Dorian focuses on diverse creators, amplifying underrepresented voices in storytelling.

Upsides

Dorian raised $14 million in Series A funding to support its growth.
Partnership with Lionsgate enables fan fiction-based games from popular Hollywood IPs.
Acquisition of Nix Hydra enhances Dorian's interactive fiction game offerings.