Dubai – Sharikat Mubasher: Halo AI returned to the 1Billion Followers Summit after a year of rapid growth, following its win at the 1Billion Pitches competition in 2025 and a $6 million seed round led by Raed Ventures and Shorooq Partners.

Over the past 12 months, the startup has expanded its AI-powered platform that helps brands manage creator campaigns at scale while keeping human decision-making at the center, according to a recent press release.

A major platform update launched in September delivered strong results, with creator payouts increasing by 378% and the number of collaborations nearly tripling. In the fourth quarter of 2025, Halo AI also reported a 118% rise in sales compared to the previous quarter, driven by improved campaign performance and higher retention.

The platform now offers advanced tools covering brand safety, audience authenticity, sentiment analysis, and trend tracking, allowing teams to run multiple campaigns more efficiently. At the Summit, co-founders Vito Strokov and Rami Saad reflected on the company’s growth and shared insights from scaling in the fast-moving creator economy.

As it heads into 2026, Halo AI plans to introduce new features, strengthen enterprise partnerships, and expand its creator network across the MENA region and beyond.