Where Imagination & Investments Grow Together.
Turning entertainment spending into financial growth. Release: Q1 2026.
Two Problems, One Solution
The Problem for Families
Over 50% of U.S. families don't save or invest, because financial products are too complex and costly. Yet, these families spend $149 billion annually on comics and mobile games, choosing entertainment over financial growth.
The LongBox Solution
LongBox flips the script. We’re a new kind of digital investment advisor that rewards users with comics and manga every time you invest. It’s your favorite content—fueling your financial future.
Explore Our Expanding IP Universe
Our Team
We are a team of entrepreneurs, technologists, and financial experts with a shared passion for storytelling and innovation.
Stephan Velez
Founder & CEO
Independent graphic novelist by night, business development powerhouse by day. The creative force and vision behind LongBox.
William Sieveking
CSO
SMU graduate and serial entrepreneur with a proven track record across multiple industries. The strategist driving growth and partnerships.
Max Abrutsky
CTO
Unicorn tech veteran who scaled a startup to a $1B+ valuation. The technomancer turning vision into code.
Ignacio Sapetnitzky
CIO
Babson College grad and former J.P. Morgan Private Banker who managed $5B+ in assets. The financial architect behind LongBox’s engine.
A New Era for Publishers & Creators
Tired of outdated digital models that treat your IP like just another file to stream? LongBox is different. We’re a data-driven, investment-linked platform designed to maximize the value of your content—and connect you with a growing, financially engaged audience.
Beyond the Page Read: Innovative Payouts
We don’t just pay per view. Our compensation model rewards your content based on how users engage with it—and how their investment activity supports platform growth. The more they invest, the more your IP earns. It’s a shared success model where publishers benefit from the financial engine behind every unlock.
Unprecedented Dashboard Insights
Our creator and publisher dashboards offer real-time visibility. -Track content unlocks, read-through rates, and time spent per title. -Understand audience demographics and investment tiers. -See exactly how much you’re earning—and why. Retain your rights. Get paid fairly. Grow with a platform built for the future of storytelling.
Be Part of Our Journey.
"With financial literacy on the decline and content losing its values, LongBox is a win-win solution, combining storytelling with the tools to build a more financially intelligent future." -Stephan Velez, CEO
stephan@thelongbox.app