# IZEA Worldwide

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/izea-worldwide

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Winter Park, US
- Website: www.izea.com
- Total disclosed funding: $13M
- Latest round: Series C (May 11, 2010)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

IZEA Worldwide, Inc. offers data-driven influencer marketing solutions that connect brands with creators, enhancing engagement through tailored social media content.Founded in 2006 in Winter Park, US, IZEA Worldwide, Inc. specializes in influencer marketing. The company was established by Garry Lazovskis, Leander Sempell, and Ted Murphy. They have executed 7 deals, with their most recent being an IPO on August 31, 2018, which raised USD 3.5 mn by selling 3.556 million shares at USD 1 per share. The company continues to operate independently without known parent companies or subsidiaries.IZEA specializes in creating influencer marketing solutions that connect brands with creators to drive engagement. Their offerings include scalable creator programs, sponsorship management, and creator-driven content development for social media platforms. The company targets various industries such as consumer packaged goods (CPG), health and wellness, media and entertainment, mobility, retail, and technology in the North American and European markets.In the most recent financial year of 2024, IZEA reported a revenue of USD 35.88 mn with an EBITDA of USD -18.32 mn, indicating operational challenges despite its revenue generation through partnerships, subscriptions, and service fees related to influencer marketing campaigns.IZEA plans to utilize the recent IPO funding to expand its services and enhance its product offerings. Although specific new products have not been detailed, the company is expected to focus on developing additional solutions to meet evolving market demands. The company is targeting expansion into new geographic regions, with plans to increase presence in emerging markets by the end of 2025. The funding from the IPO will support these strategic initiatives and operational enhancements.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, May 11, 2010, $3M — Draper Fisher Jurvetson
- Series B, Mar 31, 2007, $7M — Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Village Ventures, Gotham Ventures, Inflexion Partners
- Series A, Sep 26, 2006, $3M — Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Village Ventures, Inflexion Partners

## Investors

- Draper Fisher Jurvetson (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/draper-fisher-jurvetson) — Series A, Series B, Series C
- Village Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/village-ventures) — Series A, Series B
- Inflexion Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/inflexion-partners) — Series A, Series B
- Gotham Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gotham-ventures) — Series B