Summary:
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Steven Bartlett’s company, Steven·com, valued at $425 million, is Europe’s largest creator holding company.
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Bartlett’s mission is to turn individual creators into global brands with the scale of Disney, built for the internet era.
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Investors are betting big on creators like Bartlett, MrBeast, and Emma Chamberlain who own their platforms and revenue streams.
Steven Bartlett, the creator behind Diary of a CEO, just landed a deal valuing his company, Steven·com, at $425 million, making it Europe’s largest creator holding company round. What started in 2017 with a $100 microphone, has grown into a media empire that now partners with top creators like Trevor Noah through ventures like FlightStory. Bartlett’s mission is clear: “turn individual creators into global brands with the scale and influence of Disney — but built for the internet era.”
Unlike traditional networks that rely on massive teams and budgets, creators like Bartlett, MrBeast, and Emma Chamberlain are building their own empires from ideas, audiences, and authenticity. Investors are taking notice, betting big on creators who own their platforms, communities, and revenue streams. And with Bartlett retaining more than 90% ownership of Steven·com, one thing is certain: creators no longer need permission to build the future of media.
