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SaaS platform and e-commerce enablement service helping creators launch and scale product lines for direct-to-consumer brands.
Inked Brands is a SaaS platform and e-commerce enablement service based in Bowling Green, Kentucky, that assists influencers, content creators, and small brands in launching and scaling their own product lines through manufacturing collaborations. The company has secured $10.3 million in total funding, with investors including BIP Capital, Archer Gray, and Jim Fielding, and reported revenue of $8.6 million. With approximately 82 to 90 employees, Inked Brands expanded its operations in October 2025 with a $10.7 million investment, adding 20 new jobs and deepening retail partnerships, notably with Target. Serving a diverse customer base of creators with fan followings ranging from 10,000 to 3,000,000, the platform facilitates direct-to-consumer product businesses. Inked Brands was founded in 2007 by April Foster.
Inked Capital has 1 tracked investment across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $6.0M Series A in EclecticIQ in May 2016.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2016 | EclecticIQ | $6.0M Series A | — | Curiosity VC, INKEF Capital, KPN Ventures |