Popular Pays

Acquired

Software for collaborating with content creators and influencers

Chicago, United States · Founded 2013 · $8.6M raised

Adtech
YC W15
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Employees
11–50
Founded
2013
Business Model
B2B
Total Funding
$8.6M
Rounds
3

Totals include recorded grants and other qualifying funding, not just equity. What counts toward funding.

About

Popular Pays is a platform connecting content Creators with Brands who want content to tell their stories. We’re tech-forward, with an in-house built iOS and web app (for creators) and dashboard (for brands) that delivers direct communication & powerful statistics to help you run a multiplatform campaign. To find out what we’re about, visit our website: www.popularpays.com.

Summary

Popular Pays is an Adtech company based in Chicago, United States, founded in 2013. It has raised $8.6M in total across 3 rounds. Investors include ICCP Venture Partners and Y Combinator.

Tech & App Stack

Funding History

Series ASeries A
$2.0M

Investors

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