# Creator Economy Startups That Raised in 2026: Market Map of 16 Companies > The 16 creator economy startups that raised money in 2026, mapped in 4 segments and ranked by this year's rounds: $229M between them. Updated nightly. Source: https://millionrounds.com/market-maps/creator-economy-raised-2026-market-map (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article) ## Creator tools and editing 5 - [Cent](https://millionrounds.com/company/cent) - [*L* Livid](https://millionrounds.com/company/livid) - [AWA Studios](https://millionrounds.com/company/awa-studios) - [Deaku](https://millionrounds.com/company/deaku) - [Tohakusha](https://millionrounds.com/company/tohakusha) ## Influencer marketing and brand deals 4 - [Statusphere](https://millionrounds.com/company/statusphere) - [Aha Global](https://millionrounds.com/company/aha-global) - [STORIFY.ME](https://millionrounds.com/company/storify-me) - [Rigi](https://millionrounds.com/company/rigi) ## Newsletters, podcasts and publishing 4 - [Stay22](https://millionrounds.com/company/stay22) - [Olta](https://millionrounds.com/company/olta) - [Rebel Audio](https://millionrounds.com/company/rebel-audio) - [BEACN](https://millionrounds.com/company/beacn) ## Communities and fan clubs 3 - [Astral](https://millionrounds.com/company/astral) - [Astute](https://millionrounds.com/company/astute) - [lounges.tv](https://millionrounds.com/company/lounges-tv) ## Segment by segment ### Creator tools and editing 5 startups · $38M raised - [**Cent**](https://millionrounds.com/company/cent) CENT is an ad-free platform dedicated to digital collectibles and NFTs, providing tools for creators to build audiences, share con India $20M - [*L* **Livid**](https://millionrounds.com/company/livid) - $10M - [**AWA Studios**](https://millionrounds.com/company/awa-studios) AWA Studios is a creative business that offers deals for creators and purchasing terms for comic retailers. United States $7.4M - [**Deaku**](https://millionrounds.com/company/deaku) Deaku is a London-based software company founded in 2025, dedicated to creating a connected workspace for creators, marketing team United Kingdom $639K - [**Tohakusha**](https://millionrounds.com/company/tohakusha) Tohakusha is a agency that offers design, production and sale of digital content and EC websites, and content creation services. Japan $442K ### Influencer marketing and brand deals 4 startups · $31M raised - [**Statusphere**](https://millionrounds.com/company/statusphere) Statusphere is an AI-powered micro-influencer marketing platform that helps enterprise retailers and consumer brands create authen United States $18M - [**Aha Global**](https://millionrounds.com/company/aha-global) Aha is an influencer marketing platform that connects brands with content creators to deliver results-driven campaigns. United States $10M - [**STORIFY.ME**](https://millionrounds.com/company/storify-me) storify.me is a marketplace that connects indie content creators and micro influencers with brands and marketers. - $2.0M - [**Rigi**](https://millionrounds.com/company/rigi) Rigi is a platform for creators, influencers, and celebrities to manage, grow and monetize their community and fanbase. India $1.1M ### Newsletters, podcasts and publishing 4 startups · $152M raised - [**Stay22**](https://millionrounds.com/company/stay22) Stay22 Technologies Inc. Canada $122M - [**Olta**](https://millionrounds.com/company/olta) At Olta, we're developing a toolkit for creators to publish interactive art that evolves over time through audience contributions. Japan $16M - [**Rebel Audio**](https://millionrounds.com/company/rebel-audio) Rebel Audio is an audio platform that processes recordings with AI to generate titles, and publish episodes to podcast platforms. United States $14M - [**BEACN**](https://millionrounds.com/company/beacn) BEACN is a technology company that offers a range of audio hardware, software and accessories for content creators, gamers, and podcasters. Canada $79K ### Communities and fan clubs 3 startups · $7.1M raised - [**Astral**](https://millionrounds.com/company/astral) ASTRAL is a manufacturer of high-performance technical outdoor gear, deeply connected to the paddling community. United States $5.5M - [**Astute**](https://millionrounds.com/company/astute) We are a team of experienced, freelance PR and marketing communications professionals who can bring expertise in different markets United Kingdom $1.2M - [**lounges.tv**](https://millionrounds.com/company/lounges-tv) With unparalleled backing that includes Simon Cowell, we are de-centralising the creator economy, by removing barriers between fan United Kingdom $387K **How this map is made.** Every startup here has raised money in rounds we track, and raised in 2026. It joins the map when its sectors, read from its rounds, or the opening of its own description say it works in creator economy, and goes to the first segment whose words it carries. Each segment shows its biggest raisers this year first. Rebuilt nightly; updated 15 November 2026. ## More market maps [All maps](https://millionrounds.com/market-maps) [Market map **Creator economy market map** 211 startups · 6 segments · $2.6B](https://millionrounds.com/market-maps/creator-economy-market-map)[New wave **New creator economy startups, founded 2020 on** 70 startups · 6 segments · $347M](https://millionrounds.com/market-maps/new-creator-economy-startups-market-map)[Investors map **Who invests in creator economy** 54 investors · 4 segments](https://millionrounds.com/market-maps/creator-economy-investors-map)[Market map · United States **Creator economy market map: United States** 100 startups · 5 segments · $1.0B](https://millionrounds.com/market-maps/creator-economy-united-states-market-map)[Market map · Europe **Creator economy market map: Europe** 52 startups · 5 segments · $885M](https://millionrounds.com/market-maps/creator-economy-europe-market-map)[Market map · United Kingdom **Creator economy market map: United Kingdom** 21 startups · 4 segments · $741M](https://millionrounds.com/market-maps/creator-economy-united-kingdom-market-map) ## Who backs creator economy? 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