Verily Storyworks debuts crowdfunding THORPE, an epic original series endorsed by the Thorpe family, with public launch on November 5
DALLAS, Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Verily Storyworks has officially launched a crowdfunding campaign as the first project in its “Stock Market for Stories,” pioneering a marketplace that turns true stories into public investments. By merging storytelling with fan-powered ownership, Verily is redefining how intellectual property (IP) is sourced, developed and shared, feeding an overwhelming demand for entertainment content.
Through Republic, a leading investment platform, access to invest in THORPE publicly launched on November 5. The initial investment round will be limited to $850,000, with early investors reserving their participation in the project and gaining access to exclusive perks and special rewards, with additional details available on the official deal page.
“We’re not just producing entertainment — we’re creating a movement that lets fans empower stories they believe in, co-own creative works that shape culture, and share in their financial success,” said Barry Capece, CEO of Verily. “There are so many great stories out there that need to be told, and Verily is built for that. We’re a modern-day storyteller for true stories, and we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to join us and have a stake in the stories they’re drawn to.”
Verily sources real stories from around the world and develops them into production-ready IP packages for film and television entertainment. In the process, Verily invites audiences to join in and become “capital ambassadors” to each project by backing the stories they want to see brought to life.
THORPE marks the official debut campaign of Verily’s groundbreaking model. The epic, multi-season original series centers on the emotional, action-driven historical drama of Native American super athlete Jim Thorpe, widely regarded as the greatest athlete of all time. Notably, this is the only project about Thorpe fully supported and endorsed by his family.
Graced with unparalleled athletic ability and a warrior spirit, Thorpe was cast into a prejudiced world unprepared to accept such a champion. In the face of oppression, greed and personal tribulation, he made the world see greatness. Spanning five decades—from the late 1800s to the 1950s—the series captures his rise from humble beginnings to international fame as an Olympic gold medalist and professional athlete in football, baseball and basketball.
