AI creator economy startup Clout Kitchen said Thursday it has secured US$4.45 million in seed funding to change how creators engage their fans within the gaming sector.

The round was co-led by venture firms a16z SPEEDRUN and Peak XV Partners’ Surge, with participation from Taiwan’s AppWorks, Antler, Hustle Fund, Founders Launchpad, and other industry creators.

This latest funding will enable Clout Kitchen to scale its operations, increase its workforce, open a US office, and strengthen its technology infrastructure for upcoming initiatives.

Established in 2024, Clout Kitchen is based in Los Angeles and Manila, focusing on creator-driven interactive experiences in gaming and pop culture.