Pokimane

Pokimane, whose real name is Imane Anys, is a Moroccan-Canadian internet personality, streamer, and entrepreneur who became one of the most prominent female content creators in the gaming and streaming industry. Born on May 14, 1996, in Morocco, she moved to Canada at a young age and grew up in Quebec. She attended McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, where she studied chemical engineering before deciding to pursue content creation full-time.

Pokimane began streaming on Twitch in 2013 and quickly built a loyal following through her League of Legends gameplay, Just Chatting streams, and engaging personality. She became one of the most-followed female streamers on Twitch, amassing over 9 million followers on the platform. Her content expanded beyond gaming to include reaction videos, lifestyle content, and collaborations with other major creators. She also built a substantial YouTube presence across multiple channels, with millions of subscribers watching her gaming highlights, vlogs, and variety content.

In 2020, Pokimane co-founded OfflineTV, a collective of content creators who live and create together, which became one of the most successful creator houses in the industry. She made significant business moves, including signing an exclusive multi-year deal with Twitch, and later transitioning some of her content strategy. In 2024, she founded RTS (Ready to Start), a talent management and brand consulting company for creators, demonstrating her business acumen beyond content creation.

Pokimane’s estimated net worth of $10 million reflects her diverse income streams including Twitch subscriptions and donations, YouTube ad revenue, brand partnerships with companies like CashApp and NZXT, her RTS business venture, merchandise sales, and sponsorship deals. She has been an outspoken advocate for transparency in the influencer industry and has set a donation cap on her Twitch channel. Her influence extends beyond gaming, as she has become a respected voice on creator economy issues and women in gaming.