What Collective Artists Network does

Collective Artists Network (Collective Artists Network India Private Limited), founded in 2013 and headquartered in Mumbai, operates as an integrated new media and creator economy platform organized around four divisions: Talent Collective (representation of actors, sports figures, directors, writers, cinematographers, producers, and exclusive music/comedy artists), Creator Collective (support for social storytellers across comedy, fashion, beauty, and entertainment), Business Collective (data-driven brand-to-creator matchmaking for enterprise clients), and Content Collective (programming, distribution, and amplification across owned and partner channels).

The company's technology stack centers on the Galleri5 AI platform, acquired in July 2024, which runs on Microsoft Azure and includes the Agentic Canvas — 12 specialized AI agents collaborating on storytelling, writing, cinematography, art direction, world-building, critique, and production planning. Other acquired or built platforms include Terribly Tiny Tales (flash-fiction storytelling, 5M+ creators, ~25M weekly engagements), BigBang Social (creator super-app and influencer marketing), Under 25 Universe (student/youth platform), Collective Media Network (digital IPs and AI-powered creator experiences), Collective Creative Labs (film and live production), and the AI Cinematic Studio (integrated AI filmmaking pipeline). First-party AI-native IP includes the AI-powered spiritual rock band Trilok, AI avatars for celebrities such as Amish Tripathi and Rhea Chakraborty, and the Historyverse mythology channel.

Collective monetizes through talent management commissions on deals and brand collaborations, campaign fees and creator matchmaking commissions on BigBang Social, content production and licensing revenue through Content Collective, AI-powered content solutions via Galleri5 (trend forecasting, content personalization, influencer marketing technology), and management fees on the Rs 100 crore Gruhas Collective Consumer Fund. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Customers and partners include JioStar (Mahabharat: Ek Dharmayudh, 750M+ weekly viewers), Microsoft Azure (AI infrastructure), Meta and MakeMyTrip (Creator Circle), Jio Studios (Krishna theatrical), Zomato and boAt (Trilok sponsorships), and reported enterprise brands including Hindustan Unilever, Coca-Cola, Google, Reliance, and Nestle. Strategic investors include Glance/InMobi (2021) and Nikhil Kamath (2024 secondary, at approximately 5X return to Glance).

Name

Collective Artists Network

Legal name

Collective Artists Network India Private Limited

Website

https://collectiveartists.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Collective Artists Network is a Mumbai-based new media platform that combines talent management, creator representation, brand-creator matchmaking, and AI-native content production across subsidiaries including Galleri5, Terribly Tiny Tales, BigBang Social, and Under 25 Universe, serving enterprise brands, creators, and celebrities in India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Talent Management & New Media Services

NAICS

Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures (7114)

SIC

Services-Advertising Agencies (7311)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Service Artist Management (MPAIAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Creator Talent Management & Representation (MPAAAHAB), Creator Marketplaces & Booking Platforms (MPACAGAB), Multi-Channel Networks (MCNs) & Creator Management (Agencies, Talent Networks) (MPAFAEAD), Digital Strategy & Social Media Management (Artists) (MPAIAGAH), Content & Creative Studio for Creators (Concepting/Production) (MPAAAHAD)

Keywords

• Talent management services
• Influencer marketing platform
• AI content production
• Creator economy platform
• Brand-celebrity partnerships

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Talent Management & Commissions: Management of actors, sports talent, directors, and music artists with commission-based revenue from deals and brand collaborations facilitated by the Talent Collective.
2. Influencer Marketing & Creator Platform: Big Bang Social platform connecting brands with content creators for marketing campaigns, generating revenue through campaign fees and creator management commissions.
3. Content Production & Licensing: Producing films, series, and branded content through Content Collective divisions including Collective Creative Labs and Collective Media Network.
4. AI Solutions & Technology Services: Offering AI-powered content solutions through Galleri5 platform for trend forecasting, content personalization, and influencer marketing technology.
5. Venture Fund Management: Managing Gruhas Collective Consumer Fund (Rs 100 crore fund) investing in early-stage consumer startups with focus on lifestyle, childcare, and food & beverage.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Collective Artists Network is a new media company that manages and monetizes talent (actors, athletes, directors, music artists), digital creators, and brand-creator collaborations through four operating divisions: Talent Collective, Creator Collective, Business Collective, and Content Collective. It owns and operates proprietary AI-powered platforms including Galleri5 (content/influencer marketing), BigBang Social (creator super-app), Terribly Tiny Tales (5M+ creator storytelling community), and Under 25 Universe (student network), and produces AI-native films, series (Mahabharat: Ek Dharmayudh), digital avatars, and branded content in partnership with Microsoft Azure, JioStar, and Meta.

Product overview

Collective Artists Network is a new media company operating as a platform-plus-divisions architecture. The company consists of four main divisions: Talent Collective (managing actors, sports talent, directors, and artists), Creator Collective (supporting social storytellers), Business Collective (connecting brands with creators), and Content Collective (content creation and production). Key products and platforms include Galleri5 (AI-powered content and influencer marketing platform), Terribly Tiny Tales (storytelling platform with 5M+ creators), BigBang Social (creator super-app), Under 25 Universe (learning technology), Collective Media Network (digital IPs and AI-powered creator experiences), and Collective Creative Labs (film production). The company also runs the AI Cinematic Studio and Historyverse channel, manages the AI-powered music band Trilok, and operates the Gruhas Collective Consumer Fund for startup investments. The ecosystem is unified by technology-driven content creation leveraging AI across the entire portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BigBang Social: Influencer marketing platform connecting brands with influential content creators
• Under 25
• Galleri5
• Terribly Tiny Tales
• Collective Media Network
• Collective Creative Labs
• Gruhas Collective Consumer Fund
• Historyverse
• Trilok
• AI Avatars

Products and services

• Galleri5 AI-powered content solutions and influencer marketing platform providing brand solutioning backed by AI, enabling personalized storytelling, trend forecasting, and advanced influencer marketing capabilities. Acquired in July 2024.
• Terribly Tiny Tales (TTT) Flash-fiction and storytelling platform with a community of over 5 million creators, producing engaging short content across social media and engaging 25 million people weekly. Acquired in July 2024.
• BigBang Social Creator super-app and influencer marketing platform that fuels the creator economy by connecting brands with influential content creators through data-driven matchmaking.
• Under 25 Universe Learning technology platform focused on holistic education for students and empowering student culture, supporting the growth of young creators in India. Acquired September 2023.
• Collective Media Network Digital media division delivering cutting-edge digital IPs, social content, and AI-powered creator experiences, combining storytelling with youth culture and education.
• Collective Creative Labs Film, live production, and content creation solutions powerhouse crafting exceptional content and production services.
• Trilok India's first AI-powered spiritual rock band, creating AI-generated music and partnering with major brands (Zomato, boAt) in the virtual influencer ecosystem.
• Gruhas Collective Consumer Fund (GCCF) Rs 100 crore consumer-focused venture fund investing in early-stage consumer startups in India (lifestyle, childcare, food & beverage, D2C), providing capital, market access, and talent support.
• Talent Collective Talent management division representing actors, sports talent, directors, writers, cinematographers (DOPs), producers, and exclusive comedy and music artists.
• Creator Collective Creator management and support division for social storytellers across categories including comedy, fashion & beauty, and entertainment.
• Business Collective Brand collaboration division connecting brands with India's largest student network and creator talent through data-driven matchmaking.
• Content Collective Content creation powerhouse handling programming, distribution, and amplification with mastery in multiple media formats and artist-led content properties.
• Historyverse AI-powered short-form digital channel featuring Indian history, mythology, and philosophy content, anchored by AI avatars of notable personalities such as Amish Tripathi.
• Galleri5 AI Studio (with Agentic Canvas) AI-native creative platform with Agentic Canvas featuring 12 specialized AI agents for storytelling, writing, cinematography, art direction, world-building, critique and production planning.
• Mahabharat: Ek Dharmayudh AI-powered 100-episode mythological web series reimagining the Mahabharata epic, produced in partnership with JioStar and streaming on JioHotstar.
• Rhea Chakraborty AI Avatar (Mishty) AI-powered avatar (named Mishty) created for celebrity Rhea Chakraborty, enabling persistent on-screen identity and digital monetization through AI-generated content.

Quantifiable outcome

• Production costs reduced to one-fifth of traditional methods
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability11 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• MakeMyTripcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 June 2026Partnership to execute 'Creator Circle' program rewarding travel content creators based on engagement and bookings rather than follower count. Program targets creators with 10,000+ followers to influence travel planning decisions.
• MetacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 June 2026Strategic partner in Creator Circle program with MakeMyTrip, supporting Instagram-based creator economy initiatives. Meta provides platform and support for rewarding creators based on engagement metrics.
• Amish TripathiflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 May 2026Bestselling author partnered with Collective to create AI avatar and anchor Historyverse channel launching May 2026. Channel focuses on Indian history, mythology, and philosophy content using avatar technology for consistent on-screen identity.
• Abundantia EntertainmentminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 January 2026Collaboration on India's first 'Made-in-AI' feature film 'Chiranjeevi Hanuman-The Eternal' combining Collective's AI capabilities with Abundantia's content development expertise.
• Microsoft AzurecoreTechnology or Integration · 23 October 2025Strategic partnership utilizing Microsoft Azure AI infrastructure to power AI-driven filmmaking and content creation in India. Collaboration focuses on developing innovative projects and datasets using AI, enhancing storytelling and production workflows for projects like the Krishna theatrical film.
• JioStarflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 October 2025Partnership to launch 'Mahabharat: Ek Dharmayudh' - AI-powered 100-episode mythological series. JioStar reaches over 750 million weekly viewers. Collaboration combines Collective's AI technology with JioStar's distribution muscle for mythology content.
• ZomatominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 September 2025Brand sponsor for AI-powered band Trilok, participating in the virtual influencer ecosystem with collaboration values ranging from Rs 10-15 lakh to Rs 60-70 lakh.
• boAtminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 September 2025Brand sponsor for Trilok AI band and virtual influencers including Kavya Mehra, Radhika Subramaniam, and Kabir Manja.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kwan Entertainment & Marketing Solutions: Indian talent management and marketing agency that represents Bollywood actors, comedians and creators with brand integrations — directly overlaps Collective's Talent Collective and Creator Collective businesses.
• OneImpression: India-based influencer marketing and analytics platform that connects brands with creators for performance-driven campaigns — directly comparable to Big Bang Social's data-led matchmaking offering.
• AnyMind Group: Pan-Asian creator economy platform spanning influencer marketing, content production and cloud D2C infrastructure — directly comparable to Collective's platform-plus-divisions model across Asia.
• Pocket Aces (FilterCopy): Indian digital content and creator network operating brands such as FilterCopy and Gobble — comparable to Collective Media Network and Content Collective for short-form branded storytelling.
• POPxo (Plixxo): India's largest women-centric digital community and creator platform with associated influencer talent management — overlaps Collective's creator economy and brand-matchmaking stack in India.

Broad incumbents

• The Viral Fever (TVF): Long-running Indian digital video network and OTT producer with franchises like Kota Factory and Pitchers — overlaps Collective's web-series and youth content ambitions with established IP and audience.
• Creative Artists Agency (CAA): Global full-service talent and entertainment agency representing actors, directors, athletes and musicians — analogous to Collective's full-service Artist Management scope at much larger global scale.
• WME (William Morris Endeavor): Global talent representation and entertainment services group — comparable to Collective's combined talent management, brand partnerships and IP development at global scale.
• Wavemaker (GroupM / WPP): Global media and content agency with strong creator and influencer practice in India — comparable to Business Collective's brand-to-creator matchmaking and content services for enterprise brands.

Others

• Dharma Productions: Major Indian film production banner producing theatrical and OTT content — adjacent to Collective's film and mythology-IP ambitions via Jio Studios collaborations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A3 records

Investments

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