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Captiv8 was acquired by Publicis Groupe (Jan 2025)— see Publicis Groupe for current status. See the full lineage →
Captiv8

Captiv8

Influencer Marketing Technologycaptiv8.io

Captiv8 enables brands to execute data-driven influencer marketing campaigns at scale by combining AI-powered influencer discovery, comprehensive analytics, and end-to-end campaign management in a single platform.

Last updated Jun 25, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team · Connections updated Jul 3, 2026

Founded
2015
HQ
San Francisco, California, United States
Connections
8

At a glance

Employees
51-200
Funding
$31M
6integrations1corporate family1acquisitions

About

Leading influencer marketing platform serving enterprise brands with AI-powered discovery and campaign management tools

Captiv8, now part of Publicis Groupe, is an influencer marketing platform founded in 2015 that connects brands with social media creators and provides end-to-end campaign management solutions. The platform leverages artificial intelligence and data analytics to help brands discover influencers, manage campaigns, measure performance, and demonstrate ROI across major social media platforms including Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter. Operating under Publicis Groupe's ownership, Captiv8 continues to function as both a technology platform and managed service provider, offering self-service tools alongside white-glove campaign management. Captiv8 operates within the influencer marketing technology space, competing with platforms such as AspireIQ, CreatorIQ, and Traackr. Its platform includes features for influencer discovery using AI-powered search, audience analytics, campaign workflow management, content rights management, and performance measurement. The company has worked with major brands across various industries and remains a notable presence in the influencer marketing sector, which has become a critical component of digital advertising strategies for brands seeking authentic connections with consumers. Its acquisition by Publicis Groupe positions Captiv8 within one of the world's largest advertising and communications groups, integrating its capabilities into a broader portfolio of marketing services and technology offerings.

Business model

SaaS

Target market

Enterprise and Mid-Market

What they offer

  • Influencer Discovery

    AI-powered search engine to discover and vet influencers across social platforms with detailed audience demographics and authenticity metrics

  • Campaign Management

    End-to-end workflow tools for managing influencer relationships, content approvals, contracts, and payments

  • Analytics & Reporting

    Comprehensive performance measurement and ROI tracking with real-time dashboards and custom reporting

  • Content Library

    Centralized repository for managing influencer-generated content with rights management capabilities

  • Audience Insights

    Deep audience analytics including demographics, psychographics, and authenticity scoring to ensure brand alignment

Key features

AI-powered influencer discoveryAudience authenticity verificationMulti-platform campaign managementReal-time performance analyticsContent rights managementFraud detection and brand safety toolsAutomated reporting and ROI measurementInfluencer relationship management (IRM)Payment processing and contract managementCompetitive benchmarking

Use cases

Brand awareness campaigns with macro and micro-influencersProduct launches and new market entryUser-generated content creation at scaleSocial commerce and direct response campaignsLong-term brand ambassador programsMulti-platform influencer campaignsCompetitive intelligence and market researchContent licensing and repurposing

Customer segments

Enterprise brands and Fortune 500 companiesConsumer packaged goods (CPG) companiesFashion and beauty brandsTechnology companiesAdvertising agenciesMedia and entertainment companiesRetail and e-commerce brands

Tech & specs

Technology stack

Artificial Intelligence/Machine LearningNatural Language ProcessingComputer VisionCloud InfrastructureData AnalyticsAPI Integrations

Security & compliance

GDPRCCPA

Deployment

Cloud

API

Yes

Corporate history
  1. 2015 · Founded
  2. 2025Acquired by Publicis Groupe
    Still operating as part of Publicis Groupe
Connection details
See integrations with Captiv8 (6)

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