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June 29, 2022

Europe gets its first creator-founded, creator-backed VC

Creator Ventures has raised $20m to back early-stage startups globally alongside celebrities and creators.


Eleanor Warnock

3 min read

Creator Ventures

More founders are tapping creators and celebrities as early investors — beyond the cheques, they’re looking to access their networks and expertise. And now, Europe has its first creator-founded, creator-backed VC, Creator Ventures, which has raised $20m to invest globally alongside the likes of rappers and footballers. 

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Eleanor Warnock

Eleanor Warnock is an advisor to VC firm Bek Ventures, and writes a newsletter on tech and writing. She was previously Sifted’s deputy editor. Find her on X and LinkedIn

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