Meet Kick’s Owners: How Much Is Their Net Worth?

Luke Warr Last Updated October 12, 2026

Despite Kick being one of the only direct competitors to Twitch in the world of live streaming, many users and viewers alike don’t know much about the platform’s owners and their net worth.

The streaming scene has seen a major boom thanks to popular streaming personalities and vtubers. While most streamers primarily opted to stream on Twitch or YouTube, 2022 saw the launch of Kick, a streaming platform that marketed itself as a Twitch competitor with fewer restrictions on its content creators and by offering greater revenue shares and signing high-profile streamers.

Now Kick has its own thriving community of streamers, and in April 2026 the platform reached a new milestone of 100 million users despite the many controversies the platform had experienced. With the platform seemingly appearing out of nowhere,its rapid expansion, and doubts about the sustainability, a couple of questions arise – who owns Kick, how much is their net worth, and how much have they invested in the platform?

Who owns Kick?

Kick is owned by Ed Craven and Bijan Tehrani, co-founders of the online gambling website Stake.

Craven and Tehrani launched Kick on October 18, 2022, using their experiences in managing digital platforms and driving community engagement. Stake’s financial backing has given Kick enough resources to stay afloat and compete in the livestreaming market. Another major asset for the platform’s launch was Tyler “Trainwreckstv” Faraz Niknam, who was one of the first large streaming personalities to support Kick.

A standout aspect of Kick is that it offers streamers a 95% share. By comparison, Twitch offers its biggest streamers 70% of the revenue from their accumulated channel subscriptions. Kick is growing its user base, especially among creators who want greater financial and creative freedom.

Out of the two Kick owners, Ed Craven is the better known, primarily thanks to his previous drama involving popular streamer Adin Ross. Craven stated that Adin was “engagement farming,” prompting the streamer to make a public response that he later deleted. Craven also made comments about popular streamers and creators Kai Cenat and Darren “IShowSpeed” Jason Watkins Jr, stating the two streamers were primarily popular because of Adin Ross’ influence.

How much have Kick’s owners invested in the platform?

Kick’s growth has come with a significant financial commitment from its co-founders, Ed Craven and Bijan Tehrani. In April 2026, Tehrani revealed that he and Craven had invested nearly $1 billion into Kick, with their online casino business, Stake, providing much of the financial backing.

Tehrani admitted that signing high-profile creators, including xQc in a deal reportedly worth up to $100 million, helped Kick gain popularity and prominence, but this was not a financially sustainable strategy. The founders are now shifting their focus towards improving the streaming experience by rewarding creators who build authentic communities and introducing a recommendation system designed to help viewers discover streamers based on genuine engagement.

These changes reflect a big shift in Kick’s strategy, moving away from just rapid audience growth to building a more long-term sustainable platform.

What’s the net worth of Kick’s co-owners?

Kick co-owners Ed Craven and Bijan Tehrani have a combined net worth of over $5 billion.

According to Forbes, Bijan Tehrani’s net worth is $2.8 billion, while Ed Craven’s is also around $2.8 billion. The success of Stake, the most popular crypto-gambling website globally, plays a huge role in their personal success and the net worth of both Tehrani and Craven. A 2022 report reveals that Stake generated over $2.6 billion, highlighting the website’s profitability, which in turn has helped finance Kick’s expansion into the livestreaming market.

Their investment in Kick diversified their portfolio. Both co-owners are known for their low-key lifestyles despite their wealth. They claim this is because they focus primarily on maintaining a commitment to broaden their digital ventures, including transforming Kick into a more sustainable business by improving the tech, strengthening its creator ecosystem, and rewarding authentic audience engagement.