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Covers:  Influencers, digital culture, fashion, Instagram, pop culture, music, politics, identity, LGBTQ+
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Sydney is a junior reporter covering the creator economy and influencer industry for Insider. Her reporting focuses on creators' businesses, the industry that has been built around them, and the social platforms they use (especially Instagram).

She graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in American Studies and a concentration in popular and visual culture.

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Das Comeback der Social-Apps: VCs investieren wieder

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By Sydney Bradley Verified
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Social Media galt im VC lange als schwieriges Pflaster. 2026 steigt das Finanzierungsvolumen wieder – und neue Startups setzen dabei zunehmend auf KI. Nach dem Social-Media-Hype von 2021 brachen die Investments ein. Jetzt deutet sich eine Trendwende an. Annette Riedl/picture alliance via Getty Images Für Gründerinnen und Gründer, die das Facebook der nächsten Generation bauen wollen, sind die Bedingungen schwierig.
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VCs are investing more money in social media startups this year after a dismal 2025

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By Sydney Bradley Verified
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Copy link Email Facebook WhatsApp X LinkedIn Bluesky Threads An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link It's a tough environment for a founder trying to build the next-generation Facebook. With more apps than ever and the mainstay social media giants dominating people's screen time, the competition is fierce. Investors, meanwhile, are pining after flashy AI deals.
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VCs are investing more money in social media startups this year after a dismal 2025 Original

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By Sydney Bradley Verified
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It's a tough environment for a founder trying to build the next-generation Facebook. With more apps than ever and the mainstay social media giants dominating people's screen time, the competition is fierce. Investors, meanwhile, are pining after flashy AI deals.
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