Rankings · updated with the Ledger
The largest creator-economy acquisitions of 2026, so far
16 deals ranked by the value their source published. 65 other 2026 deals on record have no public price and can’t be ranked, so treat this as the largest known deals, not the largest deals.
| Date | Target | Buyer / investor | Value as published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | DoubleVerify Acquisition | Nielsen | Reported ██████ Pro |
| Feb 2026 | Depop (from Etsy) Acquisition | eBay | Reported ██████ Pro |
| Jan 2026 | Step Distinctive (Khaby Lame live-commerce co.) Acquisition | Rich Sparkle Holdings | Reported ██████ Pro |
| Mar 2026 | InterPositive Acquisition | Netflix | Reported ██████ Pro |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Whalar Acquisition | Accenture (into Accenture Song) | Reported ██████ Pro |
Funding rounds are excluded; stakes are ranked on the stated amount. Where reports conflict, the record says so. See also 2026 in review and the market charts.