Reacher

Reacher

Automates creator discovery and management

Overview

Reacher provides an AI-powered influencer marketing platform that automates and scales affiliate programs for brands on TikTok Shop. It automates creator discovery, outreach, and management through a CRM, real-time dashboards, and automated Spark Ads, enabling brands to manage large numbers of creators without adding headcount. The platform includes email outreach to a creator database and access to an exclusive influencer network, with dynamic payout adjustments and an affiliate program that pays referrals. Reacher’s goal is to help brands grow GMV and affiliate revenue by efficiently coordinating large creator programs through AI-driven automation.

Significant Headcount Growth
YC Company

About Reacher

Simplify's Rating
Why Reacher is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Enterprise Software

AI & Machine Learning

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$130K

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2025

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What believers are saying

  • Reacher reached Gold ranking on the TikTok Shop App Store by July 2026.
  • Jerry Qian said Reacher serves 1,000+ brands and indexes 3.4 million creators.
  • API, MCP, contracts, cohort analysis, and image briefs expand usage and retention.

What critics are saying

  • TikTok can change app-store rankings or APIs, instantly shrinking Reacher distribution.
  • A 2025 seed round and small team leave Reacher exposed to copycats like agency software.
  • If TikTok Shop demand stalls in 2027, Reacher’s whole product becomes irrelevant.

What makes Reacher unique

  • YC Summer 2025 and TikTok Shop App Store Gold validate Reacher’s category focus.
  • Jerry Qian brings Meta and NASA experience; Bora Mutluoglu brings Palo Alto Networks.
  • Reacher automates creator discovery, outreach, contracts, samples, and payouts inside one workflow.

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Funding

Total Funding

$130k

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

Notable Investors:
Seed funding is usually the first official round after pre-seed, when a startup has a prototype or concept. It’s typically used to develop the product, test the market, and start building the team. Investors here are often angel investors or early-stage venture capitalists.
Seed Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

$3.3M
$130k
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$1.5M
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$2M
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$2.3M
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$3M
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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

Stock Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Gym Membership

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification Support

Mentorship Program

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Adoption Assistance

Parental Leave

Relocation Assistance

Commuter Benefits

Meal Benefits

Employee Discounts

Company Social Events

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↓ -12%

1 year growth

↑ 12%

2 year growth

↑ 16%

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