Quick Facts
Creator-economy company Steven.com, founded by Steven Bartlett, has secured an eight-figure funding round at a valuation of €365 million.
The round was led by Slow Ventures and Apeiron Investment Group, marking one of the largest creator-economy funding deals in Europe to date.
Steven.com houses divisions including FlightStory, FlightCast and FlightFund, enabling integrated creator media, commerce and capital operations.
Bartlett plans to use the new capital to scale global media and creator commerce operations while retaining more than 90 % ownership of his company.
The company positions itself to become “the Disney of the creator economy”, aiming to convert creator IP into franchise-style businesses.
Its podcast brand, The Diary of a CEO, has surpassed one billion YouTube views and is among the fastest-growing podcasts globally.
The investment underscores increasing investor confidence in creator-driven platforms and vertically-integrated creator commerce models.
Steven.com’s strategy emphasises content creation, investment infrastructure and technology integration to help creators build long-term brand assets.
This funding milestone reflects a broader shift in the creator economy where companies unify media, product and monetisation in one ecosystem.