All the funding deals in the creator economy
Last updated: 13 July 2026
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The creator economy funding market has grown quickly as creators use more tools to produce content, reach audiences and earn revenue.
We conducted deep research and collected 67 creator economy funding deals announced between 2024 and the second quarter of 2026.
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Insights
- The 67 creator economy funding deals raised about $2.62 billion in total. This shows that investors continue to support both creator platforms and the technology behind online content.
- Creator economy companies raised about $1.67 billion in 2025. This represented almost two-thirds of all the funding identified between 2024 and Q2 2026.
- The five largest creator economy funding deals represented about half of the total capital raised. Large rounds for Suno, Whatnot and Uscreen strongly influenced the overall market.
- AI content creation became one of the clearest creator economy investment themes. Investors funded tools for video, music, audio, dubbing, editing and digital creator replicas.
- Suno raised $650 million across two separate creator economy funding rounds in 2025 and 2026. The two rounds show strong investor interest in AI-generated music.
- Whatnot raised $490 million across two separate rounds in 2025. The funding highlights the growing connection between the creator economy, livestreaming and online commerce.
- Creator commerce platforms also attracted large rounds. ShopMy raised three separate rounds between 2024 and 2025, with disclosed funding totaling $166 million.
- The creator economy funding market includes many smaller rounds. More than one-third of the identified deals were below $10 million, showing continued support for early-stage companies.
- Creator monetization remains broader than subscriptions. Funded companies help creators earn money through advertising, affiliate sales, sponsorships, digital products, licensing and live commerce.
- Creator economy infrastructure is becoming more specialized. Several funded companies focus on taxes, payments, localization, likeness protection, content attribution or campaign analytics.
This chart, included in our creator economy deck, shows annual VC funding in creator economy startups
Summary table of the funding deals for the creator economy since 2024
We define the creator economy as people and small teams who build an online audience and earn money from the content or ideas they produce.
We include video and audio creators, writers, streamers, educators, community builders and other audience-first creators, plus the platforms, tools and services that help them create, grow and monetize.
We exclude traditional media companies, gig workers like drivers or delivery couriers, and small businesses whose main activity is selling products or services rather than making content for an audience.
We focused exclusively on pure players, defined as companies with at least 70–80% of their business directly tied to the creator economy.
Our analysis has been done at a global level with a minimum funding threshold of $300k.
You can also read our detailed analysis to understand how funding activity in the creator economy has evolved recently.
If you want a longer-term view, we also have a study of how funding activity in the creator economy has changed over the years.
Also, you should know that we have a dedicated page, updated weekly, with all the latest fundraising deals in the creator economy.
| Name | What they do | Amount in $ | Quarter | Source(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suno | AI music platform helping creators, songwriters and producers generate songs | $400.0M | Q2 2026 | Suno Blog |
| ComfyUI | Node-based platform for creating AI image, video and audio workflows | $30.0M | Q2 2026 | ComfyUI |
| Clouted | AI distribution platform using creator networks and video testing to improve reach | $7.0M | Q2 2026 | Access Newswire |
| Pickmybrain | Platform helping experts and creators earn money through interactive AI versions of themselves | $2.1M | Q2 2026 | Tech.eu |
| K25.ai | AI livestreaming platform for creator streams and real-time prediction experiences | $2.0M | Q2 2026 | PR Newswire |
| Devotion | AI platform helping brands manage creator, influencer and ambassador marketing programs | $4.0M | Q1 2026 | TechCrunch |
| Fanon | Social storytelling platform for fan-created stories and online fandom communities | $1.0M | Q1 2026 | Economic Times |
| Deaku | AI workspace combining creator analytics, collaboration and content planning tools | $0.61M | Q1 2026 | Fuel Ventures |
| Wishlink | Creator commerce platform offering storefronts, product links and monetization tools | $17.5M | Q1 2026 | Vertex Ventures |
| Luupli | Social platform helping creators make, own, discover and monetize content | $0.6M | Q1 2026 | PR Fire |
| Mozart AI | Generative AI audio workstation for musicians, producers and music creators | $6.0M | Q1 2026 | Music Business Worldwide |
| MITO AI | Collaborative AI video platform for creative teams producing long-form content | $4.5M | Q1 2026 | Business Wire |
| Fanvue | AI-powered platform for creator subscriptions, paid content and direct fan relationships | $22.0M | Q1 2026 | Business Wire |
| Fixated | Talent management and content infrastructure company serving digital creators | $50.0M | Q4 2025 | PR Newswire |
| Humanz | AI platform for creator discovery, influencer campaigns and marketing analytics | $15.0M | Q4 2025 | PR Newswire |
| Mirelo | AI platform creating sound effects and synchronized audio for video creators | $41.0M | Q4 2025 | TechCrunch |
| Palo AI | AI platform for creator research, content ideas, analytics and planning | $3.8M | Q4 2025 | WSGR |
| Suno | AI music platform enabling creators and artists to generate complete songs | $250.0M | Q4 2025 | Suno Blog |
| Agentio | AI marketplace automating creator-led advertising campaigns for brands | $40.0M | Q4 2025 | PR Newswire |
| Mantayay | Creator commerce company operating TikTok networks and sales infrastructure in Southeast Asia | $5.0M | Q4 2025 | Digital News Asia |
| Wonder Studios | AI creative studio helping creators produce digital entertainment and video content | $12.0M | Q4 2025 | TechCrunch |
| ShopMy | Creator commerce platform connecting brands, creators and online shoppers | $70.0M | Q4 2025 | PR Newswire |
| Whatnot | Livestream shopping marketplace supporting creator-led selling and social commerce | $225.0M | Q4 2025 | Crunchbase News |
| CreatorDB | Creator discovery and influencer analytics platform for marketing teams | $4.67M | Q3 2025 | Business Wire |
| PixVerse | AI video platform helping creators and businesses produce short-form content | $60.0M | Q3 2025 | PixVerse News |
| Higgsfield | AI video creation platform built for social media content workflows | $50.0M | Q3 2025 | PR Newswire |
| STAN | Indian gaming community platform connecting gamers, creators and fans | $8.5M | Q3 2025 | TechCrunch |
| Substack | Publishing and subscription platform for independent writers, podcasters and video creators | $100.0M | Q3 2025 | Axios |
| Moonvalley | AI video platform for filmmakers and creative professionals using licensed content | $84.0M | Q3 2025 | Business Insider |
| Superfiliate | Creator marketing and affiliate platform for consumer brands | $2.1M | Q2 2025 | Net Influencer |
| Delphi | Platform helping creators build interactive AI versions of their knowledge and personality | $16.0M | Q2 2025 | Delphi Blog |
| Nectar Social | AI social commerce platform turning comments and messages into sales | $10.6M | Q2 2025 | PR Newswire |
| FanBasis | Platform helping creators sell digital products, experiences and community access | $20.0M | Q2 2025 | PR Newswire |
| Loti AI | Platform detecting and removing unauthorized deepfakes of creators and public figures | $16.2M | Q2 2025 | Business Wire |
| Linguana | AI localization platform helping YouTubers operate and monetize international channels | $8.5M | Q2 2025 | Business Insider |
| OpusClip | AI platform turning long videos into short clips for social media | $20.0M | Q1 2025 | Business Insider |
| Uscreen | Platform helping video creators launch subscriptions, apps, websites and communities | $150.0M | Q1 2025 | Business Insider |
| ShopMy | Creator commerce platform connecting brands, creators and online shoppers | $77.5M | Q1 2025 | PR Newswire |
| Favorited | Livestreaming app with real-time video and interactive tools for creators | $1.3M | Q1 2025 | TechCrunch |
| Music AI | AI tools helping creators separate, edit and generate music and audio | $40.0M | Q1 2025 | Music AI Blog |
| Whatnot | Livestream shopping marketplace for creators selling collectibles and consumer goods | $265.0M | Q1 2025 | TechCrunch |
| Rembrand | AI platform placing virtual products and advertisements inside video content | $23.0M | Q1 2025 | PR Newswire |
| Argil | AI video platform helping users create content with digital clones | $5.2M | Q4 2024 | PYMNTS |
| Agentio | Marketplace connecting brands with creators for YouTube advertising campaigns | $12.0M | Q4 2024 | PR Newswire |
| Influur | Professional network offering campaign and payment tools for influencers | $10.0M | Q4 2024 | TechCrunch |
| Levanta | Affiliate platform connecting Amazon sellers with online creators | $20.0M | Q4 2024 | PR Newswire |
| Modash | Platform helping brands discover creators and manage influencer partnerships | $11.8M | Q4 2024 | EU-Startups |
| Passionfroot | Platform helping business creators sell sponsorships and manage brand partnerships | $3.8M | Q4 2024 | TechCrunch |
| Ramdam | AI platform helping brands create video advertisements with online creators | $3.15M | Q4 2024 | Business Wire |
| Substack | Publishing and subscription platform for independent writers, podcasters and video creators | $10.0M | Q4 2024 | Axios |
| Troveo | Platform helping content owners license their work to AI companies | $4.5M | Q4 2024 | WebWire |
| Hummingbirds | Platform connecting local creators with brands for regional social campaigns | $5.4M | Q4 2024 | TechCrunch |
| Beeble AI | AI virtual production and lighting platform for independent filmmakers | $4.75M | Q3 2024 | TechCrunch |
| Captions | AI platform for video creation, editing, dubbing and digital avatars | $60.0M | Q3 2024 | Captions Blog |
| OpusClip | AI platform turning long creator videos into short social clips | $30.0M | Q3 2024 | OpusClip Blog |
| ProRata.ai | Platform compensating creators when AI systems use their content | $25.0M | Q3 2024 | Axios |
| Spotter | Financing and AI business tools for YouTube creators | $7.4M | Q3 2024 | TechCrunch |
| beehiiv | Newsletter platform offering publishing, audience growth, advertising and monetization tools | $33.0M | Q2 2024 | TechCrunch |
| Bump | Financial platform helping creators understand income, value and wealth opportunities | $3.0M | Q2 2024 | PRWeb |
| Slingshot | Financial, tax, legal and operations platform for artists and creators | $2.2M | Q2 2024 | TechCrunch |
| Slushy | Adult creator platform for paid content, fan relationships and community building | $10.2M | Q2 2024 | PR Newswire |
| Workweek | Business newsletter company building professional creator communities and content networks | $12.5M | Q2 2024 | Axios |
| Cameo | Marketplace for personalized creator videos and creator-led brand promotions | $28.0M | Q1 2024 | Business Insider |
| ElevenLabs | AI voice, dubbing, narration and audio platform for creators and publishers | $80.0M | Q1 2024 | ElevenLabs Blog |
| Passes | Creator platform for memberships, paid content, tips and live streaming | $40.0M | Q1 2024 | Passes Blog |
| Podcastle | AI platform for creating podcasts, audio recordings and video content | $13.5M | Q1 2024 | TechCrunch |
| ShopMy | Creator commerce platform for product recommendations, affiliate links and storefronts | $18.5M | Q1 2024 | TechCrunch |
This market map, featured in our creator economy deck, highlights top companies and startups in the creator economy
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