The global social networking platform market was evaluated at $192.95 billion USD in 2019 with a CAGR of 25.38%, projected to reach $939.679 billion by the year 2026; the market is massive. Furthermore, 64 percent of those using current social networking platforms are concerned about their privacy and the misuse of their personal data.

Source: GlobeNewswire - Research and Markets

The most recent Facebook whistleblower testimony has highlighted what many have been seeing and experiencing for some time. There are some significant ethical issues with how Facebook, its companies, and traditional social media conduct business. The whistleblower was not the first and will surely not be the last to highlight some of the glaring issues that we as a society face.

Algorithm-based platforms, doing what they have been designed to do – increase engagement to increase profit – have created a social media culture where hate, discrimination, polarization, perfection, comparison and mental health issues, particularly for youth, are all on the rise.

Connection is fleeting and based on a filtered perception of reality. It is next to impossible for anyone but the most successful creators to make a living, never mind access plurality of opinion. In addition, the user has become the product or commodity sold on these platforms, removing any sense of privacy or autonomy.

An Algorithm Free Social Media Platform and Marketplace for EXCLUSIVE Content.

TapeReal, founded in 2018, was created as a solution to the above. TapeReal represents a new era in social media, algorithm and filter-free, where you can publish, discuss, and monetize your meaningful content.

That does not mean that profit is out the window. It does mean that real human connection, privacy, and a plurality of perspectives, discussion and debate are paramount, as well as ease of use.

TapeReal is structured around four primary areas:

At TapeReal, we are committed to generating revenue without having the user be the commodity. We are ushering in a new era in social media and we’re calling it #socialreality.

TapeReal was designed with ease of use at its centre. One button to generate and upload content, easy search, user friendly interface. On TapeReal, you can even call your friends to record an audio or video podcast together right from your phone.

TapeReal generates revenue through monthly subscription plans and the sale of our in-app currency, “RealCoins.”

Monthly subscription plans give you a higher rank on the app, automates your audience growth, and gives you access to future premium features. This helps creators focus on creating as opposed to creating for virality or appeasing algorithms.

RealCoins sold on the application act as a means of exchange to unlock and purchase access to exclusive content. Exclusive content can be behind-the-scenes material, early access episodes, bonus content, unreleased music, educational/course material, or anything generally not available for free on the platform.

This makes TapeReal a marketplace for selling and buying access to audio/video content without the hassle of using or integrating third party payment processors. Creators set the price for unlocking their exclusive content and get to keep ALL the earnings. Once a Creator has earned $100 US dollars, they can submit a request to withdraw their earnings which initiates TapeReal’s verification and payout process.

To secure a creator’s privacy and content ownership, TapeReal prevents users from screen recording content from the app. TapeReal will continue to build the right monetization tools that empower creators to monetize content on their terms while preserving the privacy of our community.

A larger base of users will attract carefully curated brand advertising opportunities and sponsorship deals for creators and viewers alike. Our vision is to empower everyone with more choice and control over their data and how it gets used for advertising purposes.

With a relatively low cost of acquisition, between $3 and 5 dollars, we can attract quality members to help increase the meaningful content available on the app.

TapeReal is a new #SocialReality.

Get early access to the future of social today.

TapeReal is self-funded by founder Ali to date and, since launching in August 2019 on the App Store, has seen growth across several key areas:

• Total TapeReal users 484 in 2019 to 11,902 in 2021 (current pace)
• Total Tapes/Videos played 4,165 in 2019 to 81,585 in 2021 (current pace)
• Current average engagement time per active user on the app is 7m 54s

The Android waitlist is consistently growing, and Android users would provide TapeReal with more creators and more engagement on the platform. In 2020 and 2021, TapeReal was voted Top 5 social media apps by Mobile App Daily in 2020 and 2021. The interest and awareness around a new way of doing social media is growing exponentially, and the Facebook whistleblower has brought this to the fore. The time is now to put fuel to the fire and grow TapeReal.

TapeReal has completed its testing and is now generating revenue, and almost at the breakeven point. A cash injection from investors would take our growth to the next level and significantly increase the company's revenue.

With a million dollars raised, we aim to be cash positive in 2023. Essential to TapeReal's growth is being able to reach a broader audience to attract more users. The business model is proven, and the demand for a platform like TapeReal's has been demonstrated. The raise will enable all the above to fall into place.

As mentioned to date, TapeReal has been 100% self-funded by founder Ali. Now the company is ready for investment to break through to the next level of growth.

TapeReal is offering in this first round of funding shares at $0.36/share, and individuals can invest in TapeReal from as little as $250.

TapeReal is also offering the following three investment perks:

• $500+ investment gets 1 month free premium membership
• $5,000+ investment gets 1 year free premium membership; and
• $25,000 investment gets a lifetime premium membership on TapeReal!

There are no fees for you to invest through the Equivesto portal. For Accredited Investors in Canada looking to invest in TapeReal from outside of the provinces in which Equivesto operates, please reach out to Equivesto directly to find out about the process.

Accredited Investors (US & International Only)

If you are an Accredited Investor looking to invest in TapeReal from the USA or other countries, please reach out to Equivesto directly to find out about the process or send an email to ali@tapereal.com to initiate the process.

We have proved the model and grown the business and are on track to surpass 11,000 registered members this year.

Investment in TapeReal would allow us to hit all our growth requirements, with most of the funds raised going towards development and user acquisition at 39 and 36 percent, respectively.

Hitting our maximum raise would help us grow to nearly half a million users and allow TapeReal to usher in a new era in social media, #socialreality.

There are three routes to liquidity:

1. Strategic purchase via acquisition
2. TapeReal makes an application for IPO or RTO
3. Build a successful and sustainable company with solid returns for our investors with subsequent raises in the U.S. growing our market share

Currently, there are no guarantees for the company to sell its shares publicly, and there is no specific interest in purchasing the company. The company will be exploring the three routes to liquidity however, our preference would be to go public.

Invest in TapeReal, and the capital raised will allow TapeReal to be the change that 64 percent of people are asking for, a social media platform where privacy and the user are paramount, where your authentic self is more than enough, where discussion and debate are valued, and where creators can monetize from day one!