British entrepreneur and podcaster Steven Bartlett has reached another milestone in his fast-rising business career.
The “Diary of a CEO” host, whose unfiltered conversations with global thinkers and leaders have earned him more than 13 million YouTube subscribers, has successfully closed a new funding round that values his company at $425 million.
The valuation cements Bartlett’s position as one of the most influential media founders of his generation.
What began as a self-produced podcast in his living room has evolved into a full-scale production powerhouse, drawing partnerships with major brands and personalities.
Despite the impressive valuation, Bartlett continues to retain over 90 percent ownership, underscoring his commitment to long-term independence and creative control.
At just 32, Bartlett has built more than a digital brand; he has cultivated a global platform where entrepreneurship, psychology and modern leadership intersect. His storytelling approach has turned “Diary of a CEO” into one of the world’s most-watched business podcasts, setting new standards for authenticity and depth in the media landscape.
The deal also signals the growing financial power of creator-led enterprises in the global content economy.
For Bartlett, the new capital marks the next stage in scaling his media ecosystem, as he continues to redefine what it means to build a business empire from a microphone.
