Influential

AI-driven influencer marketing platform for brands

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

About Influential

Influential connects brands with a large network of over 3.5 million content creators through its influencer marketing platform. The platform uses artificial intelligence to match brands with influencers based on advanced metrics like sales lift and return on ad spend, rather than just traditional social media metrics. This allows brands to measure the broader impact of their campaigns on brand perception and sales. Influential primarily serves large enterprises, including Fortune 500 companies, by offering services such as campaign strategy, influencer matching, and performance analytics. The company differentiates itself by focusing on measurable results and providing deeper insights into campaign performance. Its goal is to enhance marketing strategies for brands through effective influencer partnerships.

Las Vegas, NevadaHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$48.1MTotal Funding
CONVERTIBLECompany Stage
Data & Analytics, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off

Risks

Publicis acquisition may shift company culture, affecting client relationships.
AI-generated content could disrupt traditional influencer marketing models.
Snapchat's Paid Partnership Tag may reduce reliance on Influential's platform.

Differentiation

Influential leverages AI to match brands with over 3.5 million influencers.
The platform focuses on advanced metrics like sales lift and ROAS for campaigns.
Influential partners with IBM Watson, WME, Oracle, and is a Facebook Marketing Partner.

Upsides

Publicis Groupe acquisition enhances data-driven marketing with Epsilon's solutions.
AI tools enable scalable, cost-effective content creation for influencers.
Partnership with UniComm Media Group expands reach to Hispanic audiences.

Funding

Total raised$48.09 M
Latest valuation$60.00 M
StageCONVERTIBLE
CONVERTIBLE
10/31/2021
$13
SERIES B
5/31/2018
$12
$60.00 M
EARLY VC
8/31/2017
$14
$72.50 M
SEED
5/31/2015
$2
$7.50 M