Stratum
Transparency Report

We believe in
radical transparency.

This report is updated quarterly. We share our platform metrics, financial practices, policies, and everything that affects our users — openly and honestly.

Last updated: March 25, 2026 · Q1 2026 Report

Platform Metrics

Platform

Registered Users

12,480

▲ +1,240 this quarter

Active Monthly Users

4,820

▲ +340 this quarter

Opportunities Posted

1,840

▲ +220 this quarter

Successful Placements

487

▲ +62 this quarter

Financial

Total Client Revenue

$1.2M

▲ +18% this quarter

Creator Earnings Paid

$340K

▲ +24% this quarter

Platform Fees Collected

$86K

▲ +11% this quarter

Grant Funding Secured

$450K

▲ +90K this quarter

Community

Mentorship Sessions

2,840

▲ +580 this quarter

Events Produced

142

▲ +28 this quarter

Courses Completed

8,400

▲ +2,200 this quarter

Investor Introductions

184

▲ +44 this quarter

Our Policies & Practices

How we operate and what we stand for

Data Privacy

  • We never sell user data to third parties
  • Data is encrypted in transit and at rest (AES-256)
  • Users can export or delete their data at any time
  • GDPR and CCPA compliant data handling
  • Minimal data collection — only what's necessary

Fee Structure

  • Talent placement: 15% platform fee on completed gigs
  • Course sales: 20% platform fee, 80% to creator
  • Investment introductions: no fee to founders
  • Consulting matching: subscription-based, no hidden fees
  • All fees are disclosed before any transaction

Content Standards

  • All profiles verified by human review within 72 hours
  • Zero tolerance for discriminatory or harmful content
  • Verified badges require identity + credential verification
  • Dispute resolution available for all transactions
  • Platform moderation team reviews flagged content within 24h

Security Practices

  • Annual third-party security audits
  • Two-factor authentication available for all accounts
  • SOC 2 Type II compliance in progress (Q3 2026)
  • Bug bounty program active — responsible disclosure welcome
  • Penetration testing conducted quarterly

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