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Studio71

Global digital media producer, distributor, monetizer

Overview

Studio71 is a global media company that helps digital creators and brands grow through content production, distribution, and strategic marketing. It creates and edits video and podcast content, manages channels, and even makes custom merchandise, then distributes and monetizes the material across platforms like YouTube and podcasts. For creators, it provides end-to-end support to expand their business on and off YouTube; for brands, it connects advertisers with premium, brand-safe digital content and creators to meet marketing goals, including podcast monetization and audio advertising. Its goal is to be a strategic marketing partner that helps creators maximize revenue and brands achieve measurable digital advertising through premium content and creator collaborations.

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About Studio71

Simplify's Rating
Why Studio71 is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

ConsultingEntertainment

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$141.3M

Headquarters

Beverly Hills, CA

Founded

2011

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What believers are saying

  • Studio71 US generated €246 million in fiscal 2025, per ProSiebenSat.1.
  • Apple Podcasts lists Studio71 Channel with 89 shows on November 9, 2026.
  • Eldridge-backed Fixated gives Studio71 fresh capital and a larger creator network.

What critics are saying

  • June 2026 layoffs and 87-person headcount show Fixated is cutting Studio71 execution capacity.
  • ProSieben's April 2026 sale marked Studio71 US as non-core legacy inventory.
  • YouTube dependency and creator churn can crush revenue if top channels defect.

What makes Studio71 unique

  • April 2026 Fixated bought Studio71 US, combining creators, podcasts, and brand sales.
  • Studio71 still owns German-speaking operations, preserving European distribution and advertiser relationships.
  • Parcel and Arrow automate multi-platform publishing and revenue tracking for creator businesses.

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Funding

Total Funding

$141.3M

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Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

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Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

6%
goGame
Apr 22nd, 2026
Fixated's acquisition of Studio71 signals shift in creator economy.

Fixated's acquisition of Studio71 signals shift in creator economy. * | FW | forbes www @forbes.com | * / * 2026-04-22 01:292026-04-22 07:01 Short Url: https://gogame.com/p/z9KrJQFyVE2kl5X7_PqCvA * / * 3 Views Fixated's acquisition of Studio71 highlights a trend towards consolidating control over the full stack of creator-led businesses, including production, distribution, monetization, data, and capital. The creator economy has been fragmented, forcing creators to assemble their business, but the infrastructure needed to service this shift has not been established. Studio71, a well-established company from the MCN era, has valuable institutional knowledge and experience that sets it apart in the industry, making it a rare asset.

Variety
Apr 21st, 2026
Fixated acquires Studio71 to build creator network with 1,000+ digital talents

Fixated, a Los Angeles-based startup, has acquired creator media company Studio71 from German conglomerate ProSiebenSat.1 Media. The deal combines their talent representation, production, distribution and monetisation capabilities under one platform. Together, Fixated and Studio71 represent over 1,000 creators generating billions of monthly views across YouTube, TikTok, Snap and Twitch. Studio71's clients include Dhar Mann Studios, Joey Graceffa, Tyler Oakley and Trixie Mattel, alongside a sizeable podcast network and two decades of brand relationships. Founded in 2023 by CEO Zach Katz and president Jason Wilhelm, Fixated secured $50 million from Eldridge Industries in December 2025. Studio71 will operate within the Fixated platform, with co-CEOs Adam Boorstin and Matt Crowley managing integration over 90 days. Deal terms weren't disclosed.

American Realty Advisors
Mar 5th, 2026
ARA Welcomes Federico Blanco as Co-General Counsel

ARA welcomes Federico Blanco as Co-General Counsel. * Co-General Counsel American Realty Advisors (ARA) announced today that Federico Blanco has joined the firm as Co-General Counsel. In this role, Mr. Blanco will work closely with senior leadership, helping to guide the firm's legal strategy and governance framework. Mr. Blanco has more than 20 years of experience in senior legal roles providing strategic counsel to complex commercial organizations across multiple industries. His background spans contract negotiation, litigation management, corporate governance, and cross-functional collaboration with executive leadership teams. He will partner closely with the firm's current Co-General Counsel, Kristin Adrian. "Fed's addition reflects our continued focus on strengthening leadership depth and our commitment to corporate governance at the highest standard," said Stanley Iezman, ARA Chairman and CEO. "His experience providing strategic legal counsel and his collaborative leadership style will be an immediate asset to ARA and to our clients." Prior to joining ARA, Mr. Blanco served as Chief Legal Officer at Studio71, a division of ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE. He previously held the role of General Counsel at The Collective and served as Vice President, Real Estate Counsel at Carrington Holding Company. Earlier in his career, he was a Litigator at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, where he handled complex commercial litigation and represented clients in SEC investigations and enforcement matters. Mr. Blanco earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from Yale University and a Juris Doctor from Columbia University School of Law. Mr. Blanco can be reached directly at (213) 233-5797 or [email protected]. About American Realty Advisors. American Realty Advisors (ARA) is a private equity real estate investment management firm with $11.1 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2025. For over 37 years, ARA has invested across multiple market cycles, managing a diverse set of real estate assets through core, core-plus, value-add, and debt strategies. With a research-based approach and an experienced team, the firm focuses on generating cash flow, driving value through active asset management, and achieving long-term value creation for institutional investors. ARA is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, and Orlando. Disclaimer. Eric Cannon Promoted to Managing Director, Co-Portfolio Manager of' Value-Add Real Estate Fund. With new hires, ARA continues to strengthen its robust real estate platform. American Realty Advisors share progress on its goals and highlight milestones in its sustainability and governance programs.

Asadart Ecommerce
May 9th, 2025
Studio71 Launches AI-Powered Service to Streamline Multiplatform Digital Publishing

Digital content firm Studio71 has launched Parcel, an AI-powered service designed to help social media creators streamline the processing and distribution of content to multiple social and online platforms.

Podnews
Jun 25th, 2024
Bobbi Althoff joins Studio71's podcast network with The Really Good Podcast

Bobbi Althoff joins Studio71's podcast network with the really good podcast.

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