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Creator economy market map: United States

100 creator economy startups based in the United States that have raised money in rounds we track, placed in 5 segments by what each says it does. Together they have raised $1.0B; the biggest segment is influencer marketing and brand deals.

100startups on the map
5segments
$1.0Braised between them
Monetisation and paymentsmost funded segment

Influencer marketing and brand deals

40

+16 more

Communities and fan clubs

20

Creator tools and editing

15

Monetisation and payments

14

Newsletters, podcasts and publishing

11

Segment by segment

Influencer marketing and brand deals

40 startups · $229M raised

  1. CreatorIQCreatorIQ is an enterprise software company based in Culver City, California, specializing in influencer marketing and creator management.United States$52M
  2. NetDevicesNetDevices, associated with Netd Müzik and Netd MCN & Influencer Marketing, is a digital media company based in Istanbul.United States$25M
  3. StatusphereStatusphere is an AI-powered micro-influencer marketing platform that helps enterprise retailers and consumer brands create authenUnited States$18M
  4. WillaWilla is a fintech platform tailored for freelancers, influencers, and content creators.United States$18M
  5. MavrckMavrck, now rebranded as Later InfluenceTM after its acquisition by Later in April 2024, is a prominent influencer marketing platfUnited States$14M
  6. TraackrTraackr is an influencer marketing platform providing discovery, campaign management and performance measurement.United States$13M
  7. Aha GlobalAha is an influencer marketing platform that connects brands with content creators to deliver results-driven campaigns.United States$10M
  8. Inked BrandsInked Brands is a technology-driven consumer products company based in Bowling Green, Kentucky.United States$10M

Communities and fan clubs

20 startups · $130M raised

  1. CalaxyCalaxy is a blockchain-based social marketplace designed for content creators and their fans.United States$26M
  2. FanhouseFanhouse is a social platform that connects content creators with their top fans.United States$20M
  3. AstralASTRAL is a manufacturer of high-performance technical outdoor gear, deeply connected to the paddling community.United States$17M
  4. TrovaTripTrovaTrip is a group travel platform based in Portland, Oregon, founded in 2017.United States$15M
  5. BeautyConBeautycon is a global community and experiential media platform that connects content creators, celebrities, beauty enthusiasts, and brands.United States$11M
  6. GroundGROUND is a social media marketing agency that connects brands with fans.United States$8.1M
  7. EVERBLOOMEverbloom provides creators capital, expertise, and community to accelerate their growthUnited States$7.5M
  8. ScarfInbound marketing for the creator economyUnited States$5.3M

Creator tools and editing

15 startups · $118M raised

  1. FixatedFixated is a digital content studio and creator management company based in Los Angeles, founded in 2023 by Zach Katz and Jason Wilhelm.United States$50M
  2. MOON UltraMOON Ultra is a consumer technology brand founded in 2017 by Edward Madongorere and Dishen “Dixon” Yang, based in Austin, Texas.United States$15M
  3. SceneryScenery is a video technology company that specializes in transforming long-form content into engaging short-form videos.United States$15M
  4. PolarrPolarr is a technology company based in San Jose, California, specializing in AI-powered photo and video editing tools for creatorUnited States$12M
  5. AWA StudiosAWA Studios is a creative business that offers deals for creators and purchasing terms for comic retailers.United States$7.4M
  6. BlushBlush is a San Francisco-based SaaS company that offers a cloud-based platform for creating and customizing vector illustrations.United States$7.0M
  7. ArcaneArcana Labs, also known as Arcana AI, is an AI production studio and creator platform that specializes in image and video generation.United States$5.0M
  8. Augie StudioMaking video creation accessible and intuitive for everyoneUnited States$3.1M

Monetisation and payments

14 startups · $355M raised

  1. UscreenUscreen is an all-in-one video membership platform tailored for content creators, coaches, educators, fitness professionals, and mUnited States$151M
  2. StreamElementsStreamElements provides content creators the tools they need to engage, grow, and monetize their audiences.United States$111M
  3. Karat FinancialKarat Financial is a fintech company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2019.United States$40M
  4. Game.tvgame.tv is a mobile eSports platform designed for both gamers and game developers.United States$25M
  5. VHXVHX was a digital distribution and video monetization platform founded in 2011 in Brooklyn, NY, by Jamie Wilkinson and Casey Pugh.United States$10M
  6. Amaze SoftwareThe audience monetization platform for creators.United States$7.0M
  7. Studio JaduStudio Jadu is a Creator-First AI Studio for independent artists enabling creation, distribution, and monetization.United States$4.0M
  8. VylitVylit is an 18+ social and creator platform that allows adults to share, discover, and monetize a variety of content.United States$2.7M

Newsletters, podcasts and publishing

11 startups · $190M raised

  1. SubstackSubstack is a subscription-based publishing platform founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.United States$115M
  2. EzoicEzoic is a technology platform founded in 2010 and based in Carlsbad, California.United States$39M
  3. Rebel AudioRebel Audio is an audio platform that processes recordings with AI to generate titles, and publish episodes to podcast platforms.United States$14M
  4. VVertebraeVertebrae develops a Virtual Reality advertising platform that provides interactivity and distribution tools for publishers and coUnited States$10M
  5. Opera EventOpera Event is a technology company based in Oakland, California, founded in 2015.United States$5.0M
  6. BringhubBringhub is a contextual commerce platform based in Los Angeles, California.United States$2.1M
  7. LexyThe platform for content creation.United States$1.7M
  8. MindBitesMindBites is an end-to-end video publishing and commerce platform for video content creators.United States$1.4M

How this map is made. Every startup here has raised money in rounds we track, and is based in United States. 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 best-funded first. Rebuilt nightly; updated 15 November 2026.

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