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October 26, 2022

Creator economy startups to watch, according to VCs

The creator economy is a huge part of the digital landscape — here are 14 startups in the sector that VCs think are worth a follow


Sadia Nowshin

8 min read

Hugo Amsellem

From old-school YouTube vloggers to TikTok dance troupes, creators have become a prominent element of social and entertainment media — and a potential avenue for companies to access that elusive, lucrative Gen Z audience. 

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Sadia Nowshin

Sadia Nowshin was a reporter at Sifted covering foodtech, biotech and startup life. Follow her on X and LinkedIn

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