$150 million doesn’t just show up at your doorstep because you asked nicely. That kind of check lands when you’ve built something so bulletproof, so undeniably sticky, that investors like PSG don’t just want in, they need in. And Uscreen? They didn’t just open the door, they made PSG hold it while they walked through, grinning.
Let’s get one thing straight: the #videogame has changed. Not the Netflix-and-chill empire, but the #creatoreconomy trench war; the space where #fitnesstrainers, #educators, and #media mavens are stacking recurring revenue like it’s bench press day. And at the center of it all? PJ Taei saw the future back in 2015, bootstrapped this beast from zero, and built Uscreen into the platform #creators didn’t even know they needed. Alongside his technical wizard, Nick Savrov, and growth whisperer, Srey Sankar, they crafted a #SaaS engine that now powers over 25,000 creators, helping them rack up more than $600 million in #subscriptionrevenue. Yeah, you read that right. 600 mil!
This $150 million growth investment, announced on February 13, 2025 marks Uscreen’s first external raise after nearly a decade of grinding solo. Bootstrapped to $20M ARR by 2023, on track for somewhere between $50M and $100M in 2025. Do the math. PSG Equity, led by principal Reid McCann, saw those numbers and knew Uscreen wasn’t just a platform; it was an inevitability.
Why? Because Uscreen cracked the hardest code in #contentmonetization. They didn’t chase virality or ad dollars. They built a system that lets creators own their audience, their brand, and their bag. Subscriptions, pay-per-view, custom apps on Roku, Apple TV +, FIRE TV wrapped in a white-label bow. 4K streaming with #DRM because bootleggers stay lurking. Global payments in 135 currencies because revenue sleeps for no one. And retention? 100%+. When creators sign on, they don’t leave because they feel like they are home.
And if you think this raise is about popping champagne, think again. Taei and crew are reloading. That $150 million is fuel for the product roadmap from hell. Enhanced #CTV and #mobileapps, AI-driven #contentrecommendations that know what you want before you do, and #marketingtools that push your brand like it’s got a personal trainer. Fitness pros like Marnie Alton, farming guru Justin Rhodes, media players; they’ve already built empires here and Uscreen is just getting warmed up.
This isn’t Vimeo. It’s not Kajabi. It’s not Patreon. It’s the place creators go when they’re done playing and ready to build. Because free content is cool until you want to eat.
Congrats to PJ Taei, Nikita Savrov, Srey Sankar, and the entire Uscreen squad. And a nod to PSG Equity; when you spot a rocket, sometimes you just strap in and enjoy the ride.
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