Fanvue, the AI-powered creator monetisation platform that has already surpassed a $100 million annualised run rate, has announced the successful completion of a $22 million Series A funding round. This milestone marks a significant step forward for the company as it continues to reshape how creators build, scale, and monetise their digital businesses worldwide.
As the global creator economy races toward an estimated value of more than $500 billion by 2030, Fanvue is positioning itself at the centre of this transformation. Rather than following traditional creator platforms, the company is actively building what it calls the Creator AI Economy a new category driven by advanced AI tools and direct-to-fan monetisation. Notably, Fanvue recently crossed $100 million in annualised revenue and now serves more than 17 million monthly active users. In addition, over 250,000 creators use the platform to grow their audiences and generate income.
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Moreover, AI adoption across Fanvue’s ecosystem continues to accelerate. According to the company, more than 93% of creators on the platform actively use at least one proprietary AI feature, including Analytics, Voice, and Content tools. As a result, creators can scale faster, optimise engagement, and unlock new revenue streams without relying on legacy advertising models.
Investors have strongly aligned with Fanvue’s long-term vision. The Series A round was led by Inner Circle, a firm backed by more than 50 exited founders, financiers, and cultural icons across sports and entertainment. Inner Circle’s portfolio includes high-profile names such as Revolut, Anthropic, and xAI. Alongside them, several prominent investors joined the round, including Moonbug founder René Rechtman, founders of UK unicorn Marshmallow, and general partners from leading European venture capital firms.
James Cox, Co-Founder of Inner Circle, commented: “AI is redefining the creator economy. Fanvue isn’t reacting to that shift; they are pioneering it. Joel, Will, Harry and the team are building the category-defining platform, enabling creators globally to monetise their audiences at scale. We’re proud to be their partner, opening up our community’s access, influence and distribution as they scale.”
At the core of Fanvue’s platform are three guiding principles: Fan Connection, Creator Freedom, and Business Ownership. These values reflect the firsthand experiences of Co-Founder Joel Morris, a former YouTuber who encountered common monetisation challenges as a creator. Consequently, he launched Fanvue in 2022 alongside Co-Founders Will Monange and Harry Fitzgerald to address these pain points directly.
Financially, the company’s growth has been exceptional. Fanvue reported a 450% year-over-year revenue increase, while its global workforce expanded from 42 to 115 employees within just 12 months. The leadership team operates primarily from its London headquarters in Canary Wharf. Recently, Fanvue also earned recognition as the Fastest Growing Company in Europe at the International Business Awards (Stevies).
In parallel with its funding announcement, Fanvue revealed the signing of Swiss professional footballer Alisha Lehmann, one of the world’s most influential content creators with over 16 million Instagram followers.
Co-Founder and CEO Will Monange described the moment as a defining milestone, stating: “Announcing two major milestones for the business, the Series A and Alisha, in the same week, reinforces our vision that AI will enable the next generation of athletes and creators to build businesses and create new revenue streams on direct-to-fan monetisation platforms like Fanvue.”
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Meanwhile, platform momentum continues to build. More than 20,000 new creators joined Fanvue in the past month alone, with several high-profile mainstream creators expected to be announced in early 2026.
Harry Fitzgerald, Co-Founder and COO, added: “Thanks to AI, creators on Fanvue will be able to scale products, content, and connections in ways that weren’t possible before. The technology will shift creators’ ability to directly monetise their fanbases, when traditionally they’ve had to rely on advertising. We’re building a product that will revolutionise the creator economy.”
Looking ahead, Fanvue plans to use the $22 million Series A investment to accelerate global expansion, attract world-class talent, and further enhance its AI capabilities. Co-Founder and CEO Joel Morris believes these efforts will “change the face of the Creator Economy for good.”
Morris concluded: “We’ve quietly been building a world-class team from our London base, hiring from Amazon and TikTok in key leadership positions to deliver on our vision to transform how creators monetise content on a global scale. This fundraise enables us to accelerate those plans. We’re just getting started.”
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