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Dolphin Partners with DealMaker to Boost Celebrity Brands

2/17/2026

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Dolphin Entertainment has partnered with DealMaker to streamline financing access for celebrity-led consumer brands.
DealMaker's platform has raised more than $2 billion since its 2018 launch.
Dolphin Entertainment Chief Executive Officer Bill O’Dowd says quick funding is essential to capitalize on cultural moments and supports using multiple nano-influencers over a single celebrity.
DealMaker Chief Executive Officer Rebecca Kacaba says the partnership will support the next generation of celebrity-backed brands.

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Dolphin Entertainment has partnered with DealMaker to streamline financing access for celebrity-led consumer brands.
DealMaker's platform has raised more than $2 billion since its 2018 launch.
Dolphin Entertainment Chief Executive Officer Bill O’Dowd says quick funding is essential to capitalize on cultural moments and supports using multiple nano-influencers over a single celebrity.
DealMaker Chief Executive Officer Rebecca Kacaba says the partnership will support the next generation of celebrity-backed brands.