Bellingcat

Bellingcat, an independent international collective of researchers, investigators and citizen journalists, has achieved significant financial success on Patreon, earning an estimated $11,556 from 1423 paid members. Launched in July 2019, Bellingcat has grown its community to over 2294 members, showcasing the impact of their work. They use open source and social media investigation to probe a variety of subjects, from Mexican drug lords and crimes against humanity, to tracking the use of chemical weapons and conflicts. Their investigations have gained global recognition, contributing to a more informed and transparent world.