About the offering
Lighthouse is a faith-based AI platform targeting Gen Z mental health and spiritual wellness, headquartered in San Jose, CA. The app functions as a daily guidance tool that curates scripture to advise young adults navigating major life struggles, anxiety, and depression. It is positioned as distinct from traditional Bible apps by emphasizing a Gen Z-native aesthetic and UX, and by framing scripture engagement as a daily habit rather than a reference tool. The founding team has notable tech and ministry credentials. CEO Darren Allarde previously co-founded Rocket Games, which was acquired for $100M, and also founded the Seedling Prayer App. He has pastoral experience, having served as a campus and student pastor at Echo.Church and previously at Zynga. CTO Dereck Quock is a co-founder of the Seedling Prayer App with an engineering background at Meta, PayPal, and Alto Pharmacy. The broader team includes growth leaders with experience scaling Lyft and MasterClass. The company cites a closed beta with 200%+ higher payer conversion than the industry average. It has secured creator partnerships with a combined reach of 25M+ followers. The company has been bootstrapped to date and is now raising via a community round on Wefunder. Market context provided by the company: Gen Z weekly Bible reading rose from 30% to 49% YoY; the global spiritual wellness app market is growing at 14.6% annually and is valued at $100B globally, with a stated $210M US Gen Z SAM. The company targets $500K ARR in Year 1. Notably, the company cites a statistic that 33% of Christians already trust AI as much as their pastor, framing Lighthouse as well-positioned at the intersection of AI and faith. The Wefunder campaign had raised $110,210 from 52 investors at the time of capture, with a minimum investment of $250. A $5K+ investor perk tier offers Founding Member Access, including a lifetime 50% subscriber discount, VIP event access, behind-the-scenes beta access, and exclusive content. Advisors are described as fractional owners contributing through distribution channels. The company operates under the parent entity Goodquests Company (team@goodquestscompany.com). A Notable Angel badge is displayed, indicating $25K+ raised from a notable angel investor.
FAQ
How much has Lighthouse raised?
Lighthouse has raised $119,308 of a $1.24M goal.
Where is Lighthouse's campaign live?
The offering is live on Wefunder, an SEC-registered Reg CF intermediary.
What are the terms of Lighthouse's raise?
SAFE, $12M cap.
When does Lighthouse's offering close?
The stated close date is Apr 30, 2027.