World Illustrated, with a valuation of $13.8 million, is raising funds on Wefunder. The company has developed an innovative and disruptive platform that combines publishing, e-commerce, and social media. The platform functions as a web publisher along with content licensing and merchandising functionalities. World Illustrated has 15 channels, hundreds of sub-channels, and thousands of threads on specific topics for users to search and view at any level. Charles Taylor founded World Illustrated in October 2019. The current crowdfunding campaign has a minimum target of $50,000 and a maximum target of $250,000. The campaign proceeds will be used for the development of social media functionality, enhancements to Phase 1 software and functionality, and editorial staff.