Wattpad

Wattpad

Toronto, ON, Canada
5 employees
Application Software
Series D · $117.8M

About Wattpad

Wattpad’s vision is to entertain and connect the world through stories. A leading global webnovel platform, Wattpad has democratized storytelling for a new generation of diverse Gen Z writers and their fans. Wattpad is part of WEBTOON Entertainment’s IP & Creator Ecosystem, where millions of users discover incredible stories in multiple formats.

Company details

Team Size5
LocationToronto, ON, Canada
IndustryApplication Software

Funding

Total raised

$117.8M

Last stage

Series D

Investors

TTencent
OMERS Ventures
Union Square Ventures
Khosla Ventures
TTimes Bridge

Founders

Allen Lau

Allen Lau

Hong Kong-born Canadian entrepreneur and co-founder/former CEO of Wattpad. Previously co-founded FeedM8 and Tira Wireless. Holds a Bachelor's and Master's in Electrical Engineering from the University of Toronto. Now Executive Advisor to WEBTOON Brands and co-founder of Two Small Fish Ventures.

LinkedIn
IY

Ivan Yuen

Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Wattpad, focusing on strategic partnerships and global business strategy. Previously co-founded FeedM8 as CTO and was an early employee at Tira Wireless.

What happens next.

No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.

01

Confirm the fit

A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.

02

I pitch you to the company

I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.

03

A meeting lands on your calendar

If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.