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Activate

Founded 2008 · 3,644 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors

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ACTIVATE is an influencer marketing platform that lets brands, agencies, and media companies find creators, manage relationships through an Influencer Relationship Management (IRM) tool, and track campaign performance. It combines automation with studio services and integrates with partners such as Pinterest.

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  • Undisclosed amountpre-seed fundingJul 2026

    Activate (lead), Antler (lead)

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Frequently asked questions

What does Activate do?
ACTIVATE is an influencer marketing platform that lets brands, agencies, and media companies find creators, manage relationships through an Influencer Relationship Management (IRM) tool, and track campaign performance. It combines automation with studio services and integrates with partners such as Pinterest.
Who are Activate's investors?
Activate's investors include White Star Capital, Antler, Bessemer Venture Partners, Khosla Ventures, NVIDIA, Peak XV Partners.