Creator Economy

Mantayay secures $5M to help your brand pop off on TikTok

November 4, 2025
Image from Mantayay

Here’s Mantayay! This Malaysian digital media company has a creator marketing network that helps businesses up their TikTok game. 

Investor check. Kairous Capital led the round through its Kairous Asia Venture Fund II.

📽️ And we’re live

Mantayay helps brands create powerful content with social media account management, KOL marketing, and live selling!

  • They also write and produce binge-worthy TikTok dramas with brand placements to get your name out there!
  • They already serve global clients in gaming, FMCG, and technology across SEA.

Their footprint. The company manages over 4K TikTok creators, produces over 1K videos each month, and generates over 100M monthly views across TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. 

🔼 What’s next? 

They’ll use the $$$ to accelerate their regional expansion and strengthen their regional creator network.

  • They’ll also advance their AI-enabled content and commerce infrastructure across key markets. 
  • New offices soon? They’re going to establish offices in China, Japan, and South Korea to support Northeast Asian companies expanding into the region. 

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