Coil
Technology, Information and InternetCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Coil is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2018. It aims to create a new business model for the Web by enabling creators, publishers, and platforms to monetize online content through real-time micropayments, offering an alternative to traditional advertising and site-by-site subscriptions. The company operates in the technology, information, and internet space and serves content creators and digital publishers seeking more direct, open monetization mechanisms. Coil positions itself at the intersection of digital content and emerging web standards, pursuing open approaches to monetization through its Web Monetization concept. Its work includes collaborations and initiatives intended to support fair and inclusive standards and innovation in this area, alongside investments in related online communities and platforms. The organization serves a diverse set of online content providers seeking new ways to sustain their work beyond conventional advertising and subscription models.