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Influential

Founded 2013 · 672 employees on LinkedIn · 10 known investors

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Influential is an influencer marketing company that uses data, AI, and human intelligence to match brand audiences with creators and deliver measurable business outcomes. It serves major brands, including over 60% of Fortune 500 companies, and is a partner of major social media platforms.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMarketing Tech

Founders & leadership

Influential was founded in 2013 by Ryan Detert.

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Ryan DetertChief Executive OfficerRyan Detert is co-founder of Influential, an AI-powered influencer marketing platform that connects brands with creators across social media platforms. The company has leveraged machine learning and AI integrations since 2015 and serves Fortune 500 clients.
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Chris PoydenisChief Revenue Officer
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Andrea MillettChief Operating Officer
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Chris DetertChief Communications Officer
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Kim IadevaiaChief Client Officer
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Will StaraceChief Financial Officer
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Theja SureshChief Product Officer

Investors · 10

Fourward Ventureslisted by Fourward VenturesLos Angeles
Plug and Play Ventureslisted by Plug and Play VenturesSilicon Valley · $50K – $400K

How we know: plugandplaytechcenter.com · Not right? Tell us

Tech Coast AngelsreportedSouthern California · $5K – $50K

How we know: variety.com · Not right? Tell us

WMEreportedWashington

How we know: funding news · variety.com · Not right? Tell us

Also in the syndicate · 5

ActivistCapital ZedleadECA VenturesEuroplay Capitol AdvisorsleadParadigm Talent Agency

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$17M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2016–2018

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Influential went on to found or lead other companies.

Natalie MonbiotAdvisorFounded Hour onePiotr TomasikCo-Founder & Chief Technology OfficerFounded Tensorwave

In the news

Marketing startup Influential raises $12M from WME and others | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Jun 2018Influential Closes $12M Series B Funding Roundprnewswire.com · Jun 2018Influential, A Data-First Marketing Platform, Raises $5M In Series A Fundingprnewswire.com · Jul 2016

Frequently asked questions

What does Influential do?
Influential is an influencer marketing company that uses data, AI, and human intelligence to match brand audiences with creators and deliver measurable business outcomes. It serves major brands, including over 60% of Fortune 500 companies, and is a partner of major social media platforms.
Who founded Influential?
Influential was founded by Ryan Detert in 2013.
Who are Influential's investors?
Influential's investors include Autochrome Ventures, Fourward Ventures, Plug and Play Ventures, Tech Coast Angels, WME.
How much funding has Influential raised?
Influential has disclosed $17M raised across 2 rounds.