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Fixated Acquires Creator Monetization Platform Elevate to Expand Subscription, Community Infrastructure

Published on March 4, 2026

Fixated, a creator management company and content studio, has acquired Elevate, a creator monetization platform specializing in subscription-led businesses and direct-to-fan revenue models, per TheWrap.

The acquisition follows Eldridge Industries’ $50 million investment in Fixated in December, which the company earmarked in part for mergers and acquisitions.

The deal marks Fixated’s second acquisition in as many months. In January, the company acquired Ellify, a gaming-focused creator company.

What Elevate Brings to Fixated

Elevate focuses on brand-safe, subscription-led businesses for lifestyle and social-first creators, with an emphasis on community growth and direct-to-fan revenue. Founded by Kai Plunk, the company counts CrazyJamJam (581,000 Instagram followers) and MaisieLynnie (782,000 Instagram followers) among its current clients.

Following the acquisition’s finalization, Plunk will co-lead Fixated’s Community division alongside Chris Michael, Fixated’s head of community, who previously held roles at Jellysmack, Hearst Studios West, and Funny Or Die.

Executive Perspectives

Jason Wilhelm, co-founder and president of Fixated, framed the deal in terms of infrastructure expansion.

“By integrating Elevate’s subscription and community expertise, we’re not just helping creators monetize their work – we’re enabling them to build meaningful, lasting relationships with their audience while maintaining full control over their brand,” Wilhelm stated.

Fixated co-founder and CEO Zach Katz pointed to shifting creator priorities as a driver of the acquisition. “Creators are increasingly thinking like entrepreneurs, not just talent,” Katz said. “They want predictable revenue, direct access to their audience, and platforms that align with their personal brand.”

Plunk emphasized Elevate’s community-first orientation: “The biggest driver isn’t just content, it’s conversation. Creators are building real communities that center around authenticity and connection.”

What Elevate’s Clients Gain

Upon completion, Elevate’s creator clients will gain access to Fixated’s broader platform, which includes talent management, brand partnerships, content services, and distribution.

Fixated’s December investment from Eldridge Industries, which also led a previous $12.8 million funding round, is being directed toward building creator tools, funding the company’s creator-led clipping system, and accelerating M&A activity, of which this acquisition is the latest example.