Gumroad enables creators to sell digital products, such as e-books, music, videos, software, and physical goods.

Gumroad's primary focus is serving independent creators, such as writers, musicians, and designers, who want to sell their products without going through intermediaries.

[1] In February 2012, while still the sole member of Gumroad, Lavingia announced a $1.1 million seed round from a notable group of investors including Accel, Chris Sacca, Max Levchin, SV Angel, Josh Kopelman, Seth Goldstein, Naval Ravikant and Danny Rimer.

[9] Many major and independent musicians have sold products via Gumroad, including Eminem,[10] Bon Jovi,[11] Garth Brooks,[12] David Banner,[13] Ryan Leslie[14] and others.

[15] Landmark Theatres also curates a selection of films distributed via Gumroad, including Jiro Dreams of Sushi, Man on Wire, Gonzo, Page One: Inside the New York Times, and Jesus Camp.