Fanvue, Hits $100m Run Rate and Raises $22m Series A Investment as – Leading Global Creators Rush to Join the Platform

Fanvue, a creator monetization service leveraging AI, has just revealed it secured $22 million in Series A funds because it reached the outstanding milestone of having achieved an annualized run rate of over $100 million. This accomplishment does not go unnoticed in the rapidly growing “creator economy.” This organization finds itself right at the heart of what it describes as the “Creator AI Economy.” This results from the growing impact of artificial intelligence.

The service is placing a big stake in AI-powered solutions being a driving factor in changing industry predictions to break $500 billion in 2030. Having recently broken $100 million in annualized revenue, Fanvue is serving more than 17 million monthly active users, as well as more than 250,000 creators globally, all of whom use the service’s in-house AI solutions to increase their outreach, optimize engagement, and maximize revenue.

Instead of competing directly in the existing creator platform market, Fanvue is establishing itself in the new genre that revolves around AI-driven monetization. As the company seems to be convinced, the new generation of creators can fuel accelerated growth by leveraging innovative technology in the foundation of their setup. This vision is already materializing into practice, as Fanvue reveals that over 93% of the creators on its platform take advantage of at least one feature enhanced by AI.

Investor appetite reflects confidence in this vision. The Series A round was led by Inner Circle, a firm backed by more than 50 exited founders, investors, and cultural leaders from sport and entertainment. Inner Circle’s portfolio includes high-profile names such as Revolut, Anthropic, and xAI. The round also attracted notable individual backers, including Moonbug founder René Rechtman, founders of UK unicorn Marshmallow, and general partners from leading European venture capital firms.

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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.”

Fanvue’s AI-first approach is underpinned by three core principles: Fan Connection, Creator Freedom, and Business Ownership. These pillars are rooted in the firsthand experiences of Co-Founder and former YouTuber Joel Morris, who encountered persistent challenges as a creator. Alongside Co-Founders Will Monange and Harry Fitzgerald, Morris launched Fanvue in 2022 to directly address those pain points.

The company has reported rapid operational growth alongside its revenue surge. Over the past 12 months, Fanvue achieved 450% year-on-year revenue growth, while expanding its global workforce from 42 to 115 employees. The leadership team and core operations are based in London’s Canary Wharf. Recently, the business was recognised as the Fastest Growing Company in Europe at the International Business Awards (Stevies).

Fanvue has also strengthened its creator roster by signing Alisha Lehmann, the Swiss professional footballer and one of the world’s most prominent digital creators, with more than 16 million Instagram followers.

It’s a “huge statement and a stamp of approval for Fanvue’s vision”, says Co-Founder and CEO, Will Monange, who added: “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.”

Momentum on the platform continues to build, with more than 20,000 new creators joining Fanvue in the last month alone. The company has also indicated that several major mainstream creators are expected to be announced in early 2026.

Fitzgerald, Co-Founder and COO, commented: “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.”

The $22 million Series A investment will be used to fuel Fanvue’s international expansion, attract top-tier talent, and further develop its AI capabilities. Co-Founder and CEO Joel Morris believes these efforts will “change the face of the Creator Economy for good”.

Morris added: “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.”