Creator Economy Startups

Zencoder is a cloud-based video and audio encoding suite that converts live and on-demand video for customers without requiring them to manage their own encoding hardware or software. It is a product from Brightcove, a provider of cloud content services.

5 investors

Unbereal develops and operates topia, a virtual music live streaming app that creates communities where users can express themselves freely and connect with others in a virtual third space.

5 investors

Mirrativ operates a live game streaming platform where users can broadcast and watch gameplay, alongside advertising services and live gaming events.

5 investors

Adobe is the San Jose software company behind Photoshop, Acrobat and the Creative Cloud, Document Cloud and Experience Cloud subscriptions. It is listed on Nasdaq as ADBE and built its marketing business through the Omniture, Magento and Marketo acquisitions.

4 investors

Anique creates physical and digital merchandise, pop-up experiences, and virtual exhibitions for anime, manga, games, and illustrations, connecting global fans with content from major Japanese publishers. The company operates through merchandise design, pop-up stores, online 3D exhibitions, and branded cafes.

4 investors

AnyMind Group operates marketing technology platforms and business process outsourcing services across Asia-Pacific markets, serving publishers, creators, and brands with advertising, e-commerce, and creator management solutions. The company went public on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market in 2023 and operates in 15 markets with over 1,500 employees.

4 investors

Anything World builds AI-powered 3D rigging and animation tools that combine machine learning with behavioural intelligence to let anyone create animated 3D content. It serves creators of 3D experiences and operates in the 3D content creation and animation software category.

4 investors

AppX provides a SaaS platform that enables content creators and educators to build branded websites and mobile applications without requiring technical expertise. The platform offers monetization tools including courses, webinars, memberships, merchandise, and live streaming functionality, primarily serving educators, online instructors, and digital content creators.

4 investors

Argil is an AI platform that generates synthetic avatars and video content from user photos and voice recordings. It serves content creators, brands, and educational institutions seeking to produce UGC ads, training videos, and YouTube content at scale.

4 investors

Arpeggi (Kits AI) builds AI audio tools for music producers and vocalists, including custom AI singing voice models, vocal isolation, stem separation, pitch correction, and AI mastering. The company licenses artist voices through revenue-sharing arrangements and offers royalty-free outputs for music production workflows.

4 investors

Artiphon designs portable smart musical instruments, including INSTRUMENT 1, Orba, and CHORDA, that combine synth, looper, and MIDI controller functions to let people play sounds like guitar, piano, violin, and drums. The consumer hardware products are aimed at everyday creators and hobbyist musicians.

4 investors

Beatoven.ai is an AI music generator that lets users describe and create custom royalty-free background music tracks and sound effects using its in-house "maestro" AI model. It serves content creators making videos, podcasts, games, films, and social media, providing downloadable tracks in MP3/WAV with a license for monetization.

4 investors

Beaubble develops creator-led consumer products, partnering with content creators to design and launch cruelty-free, clean, and vegan goods. It uses tools to gather audience input so products reflect what the creator's community wants.

4 investors

Behance is a portfolio and community platform for creative professionals to showcase their work, discover clients, and grow their careers. The platform connects creators with potential business opportunities and clients globally.

4 investors

bemyfriends provides fandom business solutions that combine IT platforms with consulting services, helping creators and brands build sustainable businesses around their fan communities. It targets organizations seeking to grow and monetize their fandoms.

4 investors

Bit.Country offers a no-code platform for projects to build, grow, and engage online communities through an AI-powered quest system, virtual worlds, and virtual land technology. It supports mobile deployment and integrates with Telegram Mini Apps.

4 investors

Boksi is a platform for managing influencer marketing campaigns, enabling brands to discover creators across TikTok and Instagram, generate campaign briefs with AI, and coordinate all aspects of creator collaborations from negotiation through payment. It serves brands looking to streamline creator outreach and content management.

4 investors

Brand Networks provides a platform for employee advocacy and employee-generated content creation, enabling enterprise brands to turn employees into organic content creators and amplify that content through paid media channels.

4 investors

Breshna is a platform that lets people create their own video games, including from templates, and offers a library where users can discover and play games made on the platform. It serves aspiring and hobbyist game creators in the gaming category.

4 investors

Buy Me a Coffee is a platform that lets creators receive financial support and funding for their creative work from their audience. It serves independent creators looking to monetize their output.

4 investors

Ceartas uses AI to scan millions of websites and platforms for leaked content, deepfakes, and impersonator accounts using a customer's likeness, then issues takedowns across DMCA and other legal frameworks. It serves content creators, influencers, coaches, and personal brands seeking to protect paywalled content and their online identity.

4 investors

CLASS 101 is an online learning platform offering video-based classes across creative and hobby topics. It operates in the online education space.

4 investors

Clipdrop offers AI-powered image editing tools including background removal, object cleanup, image upscaling, and text-to-image generation. The platform serves creators and developers through both direct web tools and an embeddable API for product integration.

4 investors

Clouted operates a "Virality Engine" that uses AI agents to produce and distribute native short-form video clips at scale across social and paid channels, drawing on a network of video editors and creators. It serves brands and artists in entertainment, music, gaming, and tech, optimizing distribution based on real-time performance data.

4 investors