Streamforge has raised $1.2M USD in seed funding led by AQC Capital to support its freemium influencer marketing platform launch and a new AI-powered Audience Analysis tool developed in partnership with Google AI. The move aims to accelerate user growth—already up 260%—and provide brands navigating the creator economy with free access to advanced, actionable insights that connect them with the right creators, right away.
MONTREAL, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Streamforge, an AI-powered business intelligence platform for the creator economy, has raised USD 1.2 million in seed funding. The round, which closed in March 2025, was led by AQC Capital with participation of Anges Québec, with reinvestment from existing investors Triptyq Capital and Telegraph Hill Capital, alongside new involvement from the StarForge Fund and angel investors. The funding supports the rollout of Streamforge's free tier, designed to accelerate user acquisition and democratize access to influencer marketing technology, and the introduction of a powerful Audience Analysis tool developed with Google AI.
"AQC Capital is excited to back Streamforge as it brings next-level business intelligence to the creator economy," said Stéphane Caron, Partner at AQC Capital. "Its powerful technology helps brands navigate the influencer landscape with precision and scale."
The launch positions Streamforge at the forefront of the freemium era in MarTech, where software providers increasingly offer robust free access to accelerate user growth, build network effects, and collect expansive data to refine their products. This strategic approach enables startups and smaller brands to leverage advanced technologies previously reserved for larger enterprises, reshaping competitive dynamics in marketing technology.
"We launched the free tier to remove barriers. If you've built something truly valuable, you shouldn't need to charge to prove it," said Streamforge CEO and Co-Founder Xavier Constantin. "Great data should speak for itself. We want everyone to master influencer marketing by accessing powerful insights, no matter their budget."
Since launching the free tier, the platform's user base has grown by 260%.
In parallel, Streamforge's new Audience Analysis feature leverages a strategic partnership with Google AI to provide brands with unprecedented demographic and psychographic insights across all major social platforms, surpassing industry standards.
"Yes, other audience analysis tools exist out there, but we deliver more than guesswork. Our analysis uncovers behaviours and interests that even social platforms themselves don't fully grasp," said Nick Lombardi, Streamforge CTO and Co-Founder. "Great marketing starts with truly understanding people, and that's exactly what we provide."
The influencer marketing sector is booming, projected to grow at a 34% CAGR to $306.9 billion by 2033. Streamforge's strategic freemium model and advanced analytics aim to quickly scale user adoption and drive innovation within this expanding market.
Founded in 2018 in Montréal, Streamforge provides AI-driven business intelligence solutions for the creator economy, matching brands with creators across platforms like Twitch, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. Streamforge leverages billions of data points to enhance influencer discovery and campaign effectiveness.
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