Discord is a new generation messenger, aimed at gamers, but later widely used among ordinary users for its convenience and non-standard solutions. 

600+ million users worldwide. 

In 2021, Microsoft held acquisition talks with Discord, but the deal was never finalized. Instead, the two companies established a partnership: Xbox users can now integrate their Discord and Xbox Live accounts, chat with friends, and use voice channels directly within the console interface.

Google and YouTube are partners of the messenger, and the integration was implemented into the PlayStation Network last year.

Integration Discord & Xbox

The integration of Xbox and Discord allows you to link your Xbox Live account and Discord, providing various features such as displaying your Xbox status in Discord, joining Xbox parties from Discord, and much more. Such collaboration has a positive effect on Discord’s reputation and attracts even more users.

Discord Chatbots

Discord supports a variety of bots and integrations, allowing you to expand its functionality and automate certain tasks.

MEE6    
This is a moderation bot that allows you to customise levels and create your own commands on the server. It can send personal messages to channel users, assign and remove roles, and track user activity. Additionally, the bot can congratulate users on holidays, level-ups, and more.

Rythm    
The most popular music bot for Discord. It can stream music from YouTube, SoundCloud, and other services. It can also pause playback, skip tracks, create playlists, and much more.

Dank Memer    
A bot for creating memes directly on the server. It has a wide range of functionality and allows you to create memes "on the fly." More than 12 million people use this bot, and its monthly audience is growing by 300,000 every month.

Quillbot    
A bot for those who want to communicate with English-speaking players or simply translate sentences or entire texts into English. In addition, the bot checks the grammar, punctuation, and spelling in the text to make your post look perfect.

Discord is already used by over 200 colleges and universities

“I wanted to create a place where students could make friends digitally, find study-buddies, and even meetup with each other. Discord allows us achieve that with our server having over 3,000+ members in it no problemo! ”

“From casual matches to our largest events, Discord has the tools to facilitate organized and easy communication with any number of participants. Discord lets us keep playing chess together!”

“Discord gave me the opportunity to grow my student club in a virtual environment. What started off as a small dream to create a student club led to a community of almost a hundred students, faculty, and community members. The roles and moderation tools that Discord provides allows me to make connections with my peers in a safe, academic centered space.”

Discord Monetization

Discord Nitro is a premium subscription service offered by Discord, the popular communication platform. It provides users with a variety of enhanced features and benefits in exchange for a monthly or annual subscription fee.

Subscription rates

• Custom Discord Tag: Nitro subscribers can choose their own unique four-digit Discord Tag, making it easier for friends to find and connect with them.
• Custom Emoji: Nitro users can use custom emojis from their server across all servers they're a part of, making it possible to use unique emojis anywhere on Discord.
• Higher Quality Screen Sharing: Nitro offers higher resolution screen sharing for both video calls and screen sharing, which is particularly useful for sharing gameplay or detailed visuals.
• Increased Upload Limit: Nitro members can upload larger files, allowing them to share larger images, videos, and other media with their friends and communities.
• Nitro Badge: Subscribers receive a special Nitro badge on their profile to showcase their support for Discord.
• Server Boosting: Nitro members also receive a server's level and unlock additional server features like enhanced audio quality and custom server banners.   

Cо-Founders 

Jason Citron is the founder of Discord and CEO of the company. He played a key role in the creation and development of the platform. Before Discord, Jason Citron founded and led Hammer & Chisel Inc., a game development studio that worked on games like "Fates Forever."

Stanislav Vishnevskiy is the second co-founder of Discord and served as the Chief Technical Officer (CTO). He focused on the technical development and aspects of the Discord platform. He graduated from California State University, Northridge, and worked as a programmer for startups in Silicon Valley for several years. 

It was Stanislav Vishnevskiy who suggested to his partner to focus on creating a communication tool for gaming, which ultimately led to the creation of the Discord service.

Features of venture investments

• The average duration of an investor's stay in a project is about five years. This period is unpredictable and cannot be predetermined.
• You can invest in a deal at any time as long as it is available on the Marketplace and is not Sold Out.
• An 'exit' from a transaction is possible only after the company's shares are listed on the stock exchange for trading.
• Venture investments are generally high-risk, but also highly profitable if the shares are successfully listed on the stock exchange. 
   

— What is Pre-IPO?
Pre-IPO (Pre-Initial Public Offering) refers to investing in a company at a late stage of its development before its shares are listed on a public exchange. Investors gain access to the business well ahead of the IPO or an M&A transaction, typically at a valuation lower than the eventual public market price.

— How is Pre-IPO different from IPO?
At IPO, shares immediately trade on the stock exchange and become liquid. Pre-IPO is a venture-stage investment: shares are not yet publicly traded, and the holding period is usually 1–5 years until the company goes public.

— Why do companies raise capital at the Pre-IPO stage?
They seek additional funding to accelerate growth prior to a listing, strengthen their balance sheet, expand product lines, or enter new markets.

— How is share price and valuation determined at Pre-IPO?
Pricing is based on the company’s financing rounds (Series C, Series D, etc.) and valuations set by venture capital firms and institutional investors. On a marketplace, pricing may either follow the latest round or reflect average levels from secondary market transactions.

— How can I participate in Pre-IPO via Regolith?
You select a company on the platform and submit an application. Your investment is allocated into the corresponding trust series linked to that Pre-IPO, making you a beneficiary of that series.

— How is the transaction structured legally?
The investor transfers funds and signs a set of agreements (subscription/participation agreement, trust series joinder, etc.). Shares are held by the trust, while the investor is recognized as its beneficiary.

— Where are the shares recorded if I invest through the platform?
Shares are held within the trust structure. The trust is the legal owner, and you are the beneficiary of the respective series.

— How is my participation and ownership confirmed?
Your personal account provides access to key documents: the series participation agreement, trust declaration, and asset specification. These confirm your beneficiary status.

— Can I verify that Regolith actually participates in the deal?
Yes. Your account contains supporting documents for each trust series, detailing the deal structure and ownership arrangements.

— What is the minimum investment amount?
The minimum is shown on each deal page. On average, it ranges from $150 to $850 depending on the company.

— What is the typical investment horizon?
Generally 12–36 months, until IPO or M&A. The exact timing cannot be predetermined.

— When and how can I exit the investment?
Exit is only possible at a liquidity event — IPO or strategic sale (M&A). At that point, shares are sold and proceeds distributed to investors.

— What fees apply?
• Entry fee: 5% at the time of purchase
• Exit fee: 20% of profit (success fee)
• No management or exit-only fees apply

— Do I receive dividends before IPO?
No. Most Pre-IPO companies reinvest profits into growth. Investor returns are realized solely through capital appreciation at IPO or sale.

— What risks are involved in Pre-IPO investments?
Pre-IPO is a venture-stage asset class. Key risks include:
• IPO delay or cancellation
• Downward revision of valuation
• Low liquidity on the secondary market
• Market-wide or macroeconomic downturns

— Can I know in advance how much I will earn?
No. Returns depend on valuation at IPO/M&A and market conditions. Potential upside can be 2–5x, but there is also risk of capital loss.

— What if the IPO is postponed or cancelled?
You remain a shareholder. In case of cancellation, exit may still occur via strategic sale (M&A) or by holding shares until a future listing.

— What if the valuation declines?
Returns may be significantly below expectations, or the investment may result in a loss.

— What if the company goes bankrupt?
Pre-IPO is a high-risk venture investment. In the event of bankruptcy, capital may be lost entirely as shares become worthless.

— How likely is a successful IPO?
Venture statistics show that on average, only 1 in 10 companies reaches IPO or strategic sale. Many remain private or cease operations. This dynamic explains both the potential for outsized returns and the elevated risk profile.

— Examples of Pre-IPO value growth

SpaceX
In 2022–2023, SpaceX shares on the private market were available around $60 each. By 2025, secondary market prices reached $237 — a ~4x increase (+295%). Importantly, SpaceX has not yet conducted an IPO, leaving further potential upside.

Circle (USDC issuer)
In Dec 2024, Circle shares traded at $24. By June 2025, its IPO priced at $31, and shares surged to $123 on day one, later peaking at $290. As of Sep 2025, they trade near $131. From $24 to $131, that’s +446% (over 5x).

Example with Regolith fees
An investor placing $100,000 at $24 per share would have received ~4,166 shares. Selling at $123 yields ~$512,000 (+412% gross). After 5% entry fee ($5,000) and 20% success fee ($82,484), net proceeds would be ~$425,000 (+325%).

These examples illustrate how Pre-IPO works: while growth can be exponential, actual results depend on company fundamentals, entry timing, and market conditions.