Higgsfield pays dev $68k and a Mercedes in influencer-style sponsorship push
SimplyAnnisa · x · 2026-09-19
AI video company Higgsfield is pouring money into developer sponsorships: Marc Lou revealed he received $68,000, a Mercedes, and $30k in API credits to make marketing videos with models like Seedance.
- He built a puzzle game giving away credits ($1,000 x 30 winners) as part of the deal.
- He argues AI has made solopreneurship mainstream, with companies sponsoring influential developers like YouTube influencers.
- Higgsfield also runs a $50k competition for building products people actually use.
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