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YC Creator Economy

50 companies · 40 active · 42% AI · most in W20 (5)

Companies tagged Creator Economy

50 of 50 companies

CompanyProgram
Volaren Inc.Volaren collapses the hedge fund model and making it accessible to…ActiveAIYCF26
GrocaloAI brain for creators that runs their social contentActiveAIYCS26
TryNearbyLocal creators for local businessesActiveAIYCS26
FlickWe Handle AI. You Direct Films.ActiveAIYCF25
KoyalAgentic AI Filmmaking PlatformActiveAIYCF25
ReacherWe automate creator marketing for the world's largest brandsActiveAIYCS25
CraonCraon is the AI video editor that turns raw ideas into finished videos using simple prompts.Not statedAI500 Global2025
BelugaCreator marketing that scales like paid adsActiveAIYCX25
awenawen translates intent into exceptional visuals through conversationActiveAIYCW25
Magic HourAI media creation platform for creators and developersActiveAI, DevtoolsYCW24
ContellerDeveloper of a digital strategy and content platform designed to help capture content from their own customers.Not statedAI500 Global2023
HopShopHopShop turns fashion creators' Instagram posts into shoppable storefronts with AI-powered product matching and tagging.Not statedAI500 Global2023
1stCollabPerformance-Optimized Influencer Marketing at ScaleActiveAIYCW23
Pair AIReimagining education with short form video and AIActiveAIYCW23
StoryboarderTool and platform to create and sell webcomicsActiveAIYCW23
Ad ArmyGenerate, iterate, and ship AI ad creatives fasterActiveAIYCS22
JambleLive shopping for collectibles in BrazilActiveOtherYCS22
StarMake games with AI - no coding requiredActiveAI, DevtoolsYCS22
TaroHelp high-growth tech companies hire strong engineersAcquiredDevtoolsYCS22
DetoureDeveloper of resale marketplace intended to source highly curated clothing from influencers and tastemakers, giving customers access to the most coveted closets in the world at thrift prices.Not statedOther500 Global2022
LoreDeveloper of a co-ownership protocol and social trading platform designed to create, share, discover, and execute diverse trade ideas.Not statedOther500 Global2022
ScouterOperator of an online property rental platform intended to provide vacation properties.Not statedOther500 GlobalGA 16
FinnixFinancial technology solutions for Indonesian creative businessesActiveOtherYCW22
PokoSeamless Fiat Payments for Web3ActiveDevtoolsYCW22
UpBanxBrex for D2C Brands and Content Creators in IndonesiaActiveOtherYCW22
Venue.inkSoftware for tattoo artists and studiosActiveOtherYCW22
Dots 💸Developer friendly drop in payouts infrastructureActiveDevtoolsYCS21
FlowboPipe for online businessesInactiveOtherYCS21
Revery AITiktok for fashion - where designers show their work + build tractionInactiveAIYCS21
WabiWe are Shopify for the $15B creator economy in LATAMInactiveOtherYCS21
TalesDeveloper of a content publishing platform through generative artificial intelligence tools, new storytelling formats, and ownership models, designed to offer budding writers a space to showcase their creative skills.Not statedAI500 Global2021
TrendpopDiscover trends as they happenAcquiredDataYCW21
LayloThe CRM powering iconic musicians and eventsActiveOtherYCS20
BithAIDeveloper of a video editor platform designed to promote gaming content.Not statedOther500 GlobalMisk 3
Global BellyMarketplace enabling social commerce for brands and content creators.InactiveOtherYCW20
JitterFast and simple animation tool on the web 💫ActiveDevtoolsYCW20
KaitenFind culinary products and experiences from great makers everywhereActiveOtherYCW20
Mini ExhibitionsVirtual events for remote teamsInactiveOtherYCW20
TagMangoMonetisation tool for the Indian creator economyActiveOtherYCW20
FigmentsBuilding worlds at technological inflection pointsInactiveAIYCS19
Blue WireDeveloper of a sports podcasting platform intended to bring together a new generation of creators to create audio content.Not statedOther500 GlobalGA 25
ThematicDeveloper of a music licensing platform designed to empower music artists and content creators.Not statedOther500 GlobalGA 26
ExlyOne stop shop for creators to launch, manage & grow their knowledge…ActiveOtherYCW19
EasolShopify for experiencesActiveOtherYCS18
GnowbeDeveloper of a mobile micro-learning educational software designed to offer employee development, training, and engagement tool.Not statedOther500 Global2017
BeekLeading audio subscription platform for Spanish content and creatorsInactiveOtherYCW17
PursuitRevlo helps broadcasters on Twitch engage and monetize their fan…AcquiredOtherYCS16
MelodicsDeveloper of a desktop application designed to help people to play their musical instruments with confidence.Not statedOther500 GlobalGA 18
MakrwatchScale new user acquisition with YouTube CreatorsActiveOtherYCW15
Ejen2uDeveloper of a reseller ecosystem platform intended to help business owners manage resellers like stockists, agents, and dropships.Not statedAI500 Global

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Nearby spaces: Marketplace 13, Fintech 7, Entertainment 6, Marketing 5, Generative AI 5, Media 4, E-commerce 4, AI/Machine Learning 4, Video 3, Content 3

Sources: each program's public company list, read twice a week. Not affiliated with Y Combinator or any other program. Logos via logo.dev; trademarks belong to their owners.

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