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Spotter
Spotter has deployed over $980M to YouTube creators through revenue-share licensing, underwriting deals based on audience data not channel ownership.
Spotter
Powering premium creator entertainment and delivering proven brand impact. Connect with YouTube's top creators through the leader in Creator TV.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
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AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Los Angeles
Corporate office
Los Angeles, CA, United States
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does Spotter's capital product work?
Spotter purchases a percentage of a creator's future YouTube ad revenue for a set period, providing an upfront cash payment. Creators retain full ownership of their intellectual property and channels. The advance is repaid through the agreed revenue share, and once the term ends, all future revenue reverts to the creator.
What is the relationship between Spotter's capital arm and Spotter Ads?
Spotter Ads is a media platform that sells brand integrations and ad placements across the videos of creators who have licensing deals with Spotter. It operates on top of the licensed catalog inventory, giving brands access to pre-vetted, engaged audiences while generating additional revenue streams that can supplement the core capital product.
Does Spotter take equity in creator businesses or channels?
No. Spotter's deals are structured as revenue-share licenses, not equity investments. Creators do not sell shares in their company or channel. Spotter's return comes solely from the assigned portion of ad revenue during the contract term.
What type of creators does Spotter typically work with?
Spotter focuses on established YouTube creators producing long-form content, where watch-time and repeat viewership generate predictable ad income. The firm evaluates channels based on audience size, engagement metrics, and content catalog depth rather than a creator's social-media follower count across other platforms.
How does Spotter underwrite a deal?
Underwriting relies on historical viewership, audience retention, geographic CPMs, and content-catalog performance. Spotter models a creator's likely future ad revenue using past data, then structures an advance that can be recouped within a defined window while still providing a meaningful upfront capital injection for the creator.
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