# Top 50 Creator Economy Startups Worldwide by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded creator economy startups worldwide, ranked by total funding raised: $3.7B combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/creator-economy-startups (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Rumble** Rumble is an IT company that provides custom software applications and marketing campaigns.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rumble) Rumble is an IT company that provides custom software applications and marketing campaigns. *Founded* 2013 Canada **$775M** last round Dec 2024
- 2 [**Improbable** Venture into new worlds: improbable.io Improbable is a British start-up that has been at the forefront of building virtual worlds for over a decade.](https://millionrounds.com/company/improbable) Venture into new worlds: improbable.io Improbable is a British start-up that has been at the forefront of building virtual worlds for over a decade. *Founded* 2012 London, United Kingdom **$674M** last round Oct 2022
- 3 [**SmartNews** SmartNews is a news app that helps users find quality news beyond the filter bubble.](https://millionrounds.com/company/smartnews) SmartNews is a news app that helps users find quality news beyond the filter bubble. *Founded* 2012 Tokyo, Japan **$457M** last round Jan 2024
- 4 [**Beast Industries** Mr.](https://millionrounds.com/company/beast-industries) Mr. *Founded* - Greenville, United States **$200M** last round Jan 2026
- 5 [**Patreon** Bradley Jarvis writes fiction and nonfiction, much of it based on original research into the most basic issues of life, including its long-term survival.](https://millionrounds.com/company/patreon) Bradley Jarvis writes fiction and nonfiction, much of it based on original research into the most basic issues of life, including its long-term survival. *Founded* 2008 Arvada, United States **$137M** last round Nov 2021
- 6 [**Substack** Substack is a subscription-based publishing platform founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/substack) Substack is a subscription-based publishing platform founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. *Founded* 2017 San Francisco, United States **$115M** last round Jan 2026
- 7 [**StreamElements** StreamElements provides content creators the tools they need to engage, grow, and monetize their audiences.](https://millionrounds.com/company/streamelements) StreamElements provides content creators the tools they need to engage, grow, and monetize their audiences. *Founded* 2017 Los Angeles, United States **$111M** last round Sept 2021
- 8 [**Domestika** Domestika is a leading online learning platform and creative community that offers a wide range of professionally produced video courses in various creative fie](https://millionrounds.com/company/domestika) Domestika is a leading online learning platform and creative community that offers a wide range of professionally produced video courses in various creative fie *Founded* 2010 Berkeley, United States **$110M** last round Jan 2022
- 9 [**Disco** DISCO is a legaltech company that applies AI and cloud computing to legal problems to help lawyers and legal teams improve legal outcomes.](https://millionrounds.com/company/disco) DISCO is a legaltech company that applies AI and cloud computing to legal problems to help lawyers and legal teams improve legal outcomes. *Founded* 2012 Austin, United States **$98M** last round Mar 2022
- 10 [**SamCart** SamCart is an AI-powered e-commerce platform designed for creators, coaches, digital entrepreneurs, and direct-to-consumer brands.](https://millionrounds.com/company/samcart) SamCart is an AI-powered e-commerce platform designed for creators, coaches, digital entrepreneurs, and direct-to-consumer brands. *Founded* 2014 Austin, United States **$82M** last round Apr 2022
- 11 [**Jupiter** Jupiter is an enterprise platform that enables businesses to connect and interact with people immediately and securely using their mobile devices.](https://millionrounds.com/company/jupiter) Jupiter is an enterprise platform that enables businesses to connect and interact with people immediately and securely using their mobile devices. *Founded* 2019 Tulsa, United States **$73M** last round Feb 2026
- 12 [**Perch**](https://millionrounds.com/company/perch) *Founded* - United States **$65M** last round Oct 2022
- 13 [**Posh**](https://millionrounds.com/company/posh) *Founded* - United States **$63M** last round Mar 2026
- 14 [**Agentio** Agentio is an AI-powered ad platform that simplifies the acquisition of sponsored creator content.](https://millionrounds.com/company/agentio) Agentio is an AI-powered ad platform that simplifies the acquisition of sponsored creator content. *Founded* 2023 New York, United States **$52M** last round Nov 2025
- 15 [**Utaite** 心が躍る感動を、世界へ〜Sparkle your Heart, To the World〜](https://millionrounds.com/company/utaite) 心が躍る感動を、世界へ〜Sparkle your Heart, To the World〜 *Founded* 2022 Setagaya, Japan **$52M** last round May 2025
- 16 [**SmartNews, Inc.** SmartNews is a developer and operator of smart phone applications and internet services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/smartnews-inc) SmartNews is a developer and operator of smart phone applications and internet services. *Founded* 2012 Shibuya, Japan **$50M** last round Mar 2015
- 17 [**Utopia** Utopia is an enterprise data solutions provider that leverages its proprietary Enterprise Data Lifecycle Management (EDLM) methodology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/utopia) Utopia is an enterprise data solutions provider that leverages its proprietary Enterprise Data Lifecycle Management (EDLM) methodology. *Founded* 2003 Mundelein, United States **$50M** last round Jan 2015
- 18 [**Karat Financial** Karat Financial is a fintech company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/karat-financial) Karat Financial is a fintech company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2019. *Founded* 2019 West Hollywood, United States **$40M** last round Jul 2023
- 19 [**Kittl** Kittl is a Berlin-based web design platform that leverages AI to help creators, designers, and businesses produce professional branding, logos, and marketing as](https://millionrounds.com/company/kittl) Kittl is a Berlin-based web design platform that leverages AI to help creators, designers, and businesses produce professional branding, logos, and marketing as *Founded* 2020 Berlin, Germany **$36M** last round Jan 2024
- 20 [**Nas.com**](https://millionrounds.com/company/nas-com) *Founded* - - **$27M** last round Apr 2026
- 21 [**Wirestock** Wirestock is a technology platform based in San Francisco that connects visual content creators with the artificial intelligence industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wirestock) Wirestock is a technology platform based in San Francisco that connects visual content creators with the artificial intelligence industry. *Founded* 2019 San Francisco, United States **$23M** last round May 2026
- 22 [**Beacons** Beacons is a link-in-bio website builder for creators.](https://millionrounds.com/company/beacons) Beacons is a link-in-bio website builder for creators. *Founded* 2019 Cabudare, United States **$23M** last round Nov 2023
- 23 [**Venly** Venly is a blockchain technology company based in Willebroek, Belgium, established in 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/venly) Venly is a blockchain technology company based in Willebroek, Belgium, established in 2018. *Founded* 2012 Cambridge, United States **$22M** last round Apr 2022
- 24 [**Daisy** Daisy is a national technology installation and services company based in Costa Mesa, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/daisy) Daisy is a national technology installation and services company based in Costa Mesa, California. *Founded* 2023 Monterey, United States **$19M** last round Mar 2025
- 25 [**Passionfroot** Passionfroot is a Berlin-based, AI-powered B2B creator marketing platform founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/passionfroot) Passionfroot is a Berlin-based, AI-powered B2B creator marketing platform founded in 2021. *Founded* 2022 Berlin, Germany **$19M** last round Jul 2026
- 26 [**WishLink** Wishlink is a digital product discovery platform that enables creators to collaborate with brands to create and sell products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wishlink) Wishlink is a digital product discovery platform that enables creators to collaborate with brands to create and sell products. *Founded* 2022 South Korea **$18M** last round Feb 2026
- 27 [**Astral** ASTRAL is a manufacturer of high-performance technical outdoor gear, deeply connected to the paddling community.](https://millionrounds.com/company/astral) ASTRAL is a manufacturer of high-performance technical outdoor gear, deeply connected to the paddling community. *Founded* 2002 Asheville, United States **$17M** last round Nov 2026
- 28 [**BitStar** BitStar Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bitstar) BitStar Inc. *Founded* 2014 Shibuya City, Japan **$16M** last round Oct 2023
- 29 [**Roon** Roon Labs is a premium software company based in Westchester County, New York, specializing in digital music management and playback.](https://millionrounds.com/company/roon) Roon Labs is a premium software company based in Westchester County, New York, specializing in digital music management and playback. *Founded* 2022 New York, United States **$15M** last round Nov 2024
- 30 [**Block 12 Culture** Cartoon character creator and content operator based in Beijing.](https://millionrounds.com/company/block-12-culture) Cartoon character creator and content operator based in Beijing. *Founded* - China **$15M** last round Mar 2019
- 31 [**bemyfriends** bemyfriends (Be My Friends Co., Ltd.) is a pioneering global fandom business company based in Seoul, South Korea.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bemyfriends) bemyfriends (Be My Friends Co., Ltd.) is a pioneering global fandom business company based in Seoul, South Korea. *Founded* 2021 Seoul, South Korea **$15M** last round Oct 2025
- 32 [**Rebel Audio** Rebel Audio is an audio platform that processes recordings with AI to generate titles, and publish episodes to podcast platforms.](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. *Founded* - Nashville, United States **$14M** last round Sept 2026
- 33 [**Cosmico** Cosmico connects designers, copywriters, marketers, and freelance developers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cosmico) Cosmico connects designers, copywriters, marketers, and freelance developers. *Founded* 2020 Milan, Italy **$14M** last round May 2026
- 34 [**TipTip** TipTip is a monetization platform for creators and a one-stop-shopping & learning for digital content and live sessions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tiptip) TipTip is a monetization platform for creators and a one-stop-shopping & learning for digital content and live sessions. *Founded* 2021 - **$13M** last round Nov 2022
- 35 [**July** July is a direct-to-consumer luggage brand that can own the travel experience for a new generation.](https://millionrounds.com/company/july) July is a direct-to-consumer luggage brand that can own the travel experience for a new generation. *Founded* 2018 Collingwood, Australia **$13M** last round Dec 2022
- 36 [**Komi** Komi is on a mission to build a sustainable food system for people and the planet.](https://millionrounds.com/company/komi) Komi is on a mission to build a sustainable food system for people and the planet. *Founded* 2022 United Kingdom **$12M** last round Jul 2023
- 37 [**Rusk Media** Rusk Media is an entertainment company based in Mumbai, India, that focuses on cross-platform game distribution and data-driven intellectual property (IP) creation.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rusk-media) Rusk Media is an entertainment company based in Mumbai, India, that focuses on cross-platform game distribution and data-driven intellectual property (IP) creation. *Founded* 2019 New Delhi, India **$12M** last round Oct 2025
- 38 [**Hummingbirds**](https://millionrounds.com/company/hummingbirds) *Founded* - United States **$11M** last round Feb 2026
- 39 [**Influur** Influur is a global marketplace and professional networking platform that connects brands with vetted content creators, influencers, and celebrities.](https://millionrounds.com/company/influur) Influur is a global marketplace and professional networking platform that connects brands with vetted content creators, influencers, and celebrities. *Founded* 2020 Miami, United States **$10M** last round Nov 2024
- 40 [**Createra** Createra is a Hong Kong-based metaverse engine and gaming platform founded in 2022.](https://millionrounds.com/company/createra) Createra is a Hong Kong-based metaverse engine and gaming platform founded in 2022. *Founded* 2017 Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China **$10M** last round Jan 2023
- 41 [**Livid**](https://millionrounds.com/company/livid) *Founded* - - **$10M** last round Apr 2026
- 42 [**WeArisma** WeArisma is a global influencer and social intelligence platform founded in 2015 by Jenny Tsai, with offices in London, New York, Paris, and Singapore.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wearisma) WeArisma is a global influencer and social intelligence platform founded in 2015 by Jenny Tsai, with offices in London, New York, Paris, and Singapore. *Founded* 2015 London, United Kingdom **$9.9M** last round Mar 2025
- 43 [**lounges.tv** With unparalleled backing that includes Simon Cowell, we are de-centralising the creator economy, by removing barriers between fans and artists.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lounges-tv) With unparalleled backing that includes Simon Cowell, we are de-centralising the creator economy, by removing barriers between fans and artists. *Founded* 2020 London, United Kingdom **$9.6M** last round Jun 2026
- 44 [**Syntasso** Syntasso are the creators of Kratix, the open-source framework for building platforms: https://kratix.io/](https://millionrounds.com/company/syntasso) Syntasso are the creators of Kratix, the open-source framework for building platforms: https://kratix.io/ *Founded* 2021 Fleet, United Kingdom **$8.6M** last round Jul 2023
- 45 [**Biteable** Biteable is a cloud-based video creation platform founded in 2014 in Hobart, Tasmania.](https://millionrounds.com/company/biteable) Biteable is a cloud-based video creation platform founded in 2014 in Hobart, Tasmania. *Founded* 2014 Salt Lake City, Australia **$8.1M** last round Dec 2020
- 46 [**Snipfeed** Snipfeed is building Shopify but for content creators.](https://millionrounds.com/company/snipfeed) Snipfeed is building Shopify but for content creators. *Founded* 2019 - **$7.5M** last round May 2021
- 47 [**AvatarOS** Avataros is a software company based in Los Angeles, founded in 2023, that specializes in developing an AI-powered operating system called AvatarOS.](https://millionrounds.com/company/avataros) Avataros is a software company based in Los Angeles, founded in 2023, that specializes in developing an AI-powered operating system called AvatarOS. *Founded* 2023 Thousand Oaks, United States **$7.0M** last round Mar 2025
- 48 [**Amaze Software** The audience monetization platform for creators.](https://millionrounds.com/company/amaze-software) The audience monetization platform for creators. *Founded* 2011 San Francisco, United States **$7.0M** last round Oct 2025
- 49 [**Cinemacraft** Cinemacraft offers software development and content creation services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cinemacraft) Cinemacraft offers software development and content creation services. *Founded* 2019 United States **$6.8M** last round Feb 2015
- 50 [**Just Women's Sports** Just Women's Sports (JWS) is a prominent American digital media company focused exclusively on women’s sports.](https://millionrounds.com/company/just-women-s-sports) Just Women's Sports (JWS) is a prominent American digital media company focused exclusively on women’s sports. *Founded* 2020 Los Angeles, United States **$6.0M** last round Jun 2026

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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