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October 1, 2021

Creator economy startups to watch, according to top investors

Which startups are leveraging the boom in the creator economy?


Riddhi Kanetkar

6 min read

The global creator economy — an industry formed of influencers, independent creators and social media personalities who monetise their digital audience — is estimated to be worth over $100bn. The sector is experiencing dramatic growth in the wake of the pandemic — and investors are taking note. 

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