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Pokimane

$25 million
Twitch Streamer, YouTuber, Entrepreneur

Quick Facts

Full Name Imane Anys
Net Worth $25 million
Profession Twitch Streamer, YouTuber, Entrepreneur
Date of Birth May 14, 1996
Nationality Moroccan-Canadian
Height 5'4" (163 cm)
Spouse/Partner N/A
Children None

Biography

Pokimane’s net worth is estimated at $25 million, accumulated through Twitch streaming contracts, YouTube content, brand sponsorships, co-founding OfflineTV and the RTS talent management firm, and launching Myna Snacks. Born Imane Anys, she is the most-followed female streamer on Twitch with over 9.3 million followers and has been recognized by Forbes in its 30 Under 30 Gaming category and named to the TIME100 Creators list in 2025.

Updated March 2026: According to Variety, Pokimane serves as co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of RTS, a talent management and brand consulting firm spun out of Endeavor. USA Today reported the November 2023 launch of her Myna Snacks company alongside Darcey Macken, a former Kellogg’s and Noosa Yogurt executive. She was named to Time Magazine’s 2025 TIME100 Creators list and continues to stream regularly on Twitch in 2026.

Early Life and Education

Imane Anys was born on May 14, 1996, in Morocco. Her family emigrated to Canada during her childhood and settled in the Vancouver area, where she attended Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School. She enrolled at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, to study chemical engineering. She began streaming on Twitch in June 2013, initially playing League of Legends, and gradually grew an audience through gaming commentary and personality-driven content. She left McMaster midway through her degree to pursue full-time content creation – a decision she has stated she has never regretted. She relocated to Los Angeles, California, where she has been based since joining OfflineTV.

Streaming and Content Career

Pokimane built her Twitch following primarily through League of Legends and later Fortnite and Valorant streams before expanding into Just Chatting and lifestyle content. She signed a multi-year exclusive deal with Twitch in 2020 and re-signed in 2022. As of early 2026, she holds over 9.3 million Twitch followers, making her the most-followed female streamer on the platform. In January 2024, she publicly stated she felt done with Twitch’s direction, citing platform policy changes, but has continued streaming there. She maintains a substantial YouTube presence across the Pokimane, Pokimane Too, and Pokimane ASMR channels, totaling nearly 20 million combined followers across social platforms.

Pokimane was named a featured honoree in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Gaming category in 2021, recognizing her as the largest female streamer on Twitch. Time Magazine named her to the 2025 TIME100 Creators list for revolutionizing gaming and creator culture. In October 2024, she and fellow streamer Valkyrae hosted a livestream featuring U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders in support of the Kamala Harris presidential campaign. She appeared in the 2021 film Free Guy in a cameo role.

How Pokimane Built Her $25 Million Fortune

  • Twitch subscription and ad revenue: At peak, Pokimane held well over 9 million followers on Twitch. Twitch partners earn a share of subscriber fees plus advertising revenue. Her Twitch contracts and ad income have been her primary revenue base across a decade-plus streaming career.
  • YouTube advertising: Pokimane’s main YouTube channel has over 9 million subscribers, with additional millions across Pokimane Too and Pokimane ASMR. YouTube ad revenue from her combined channel network generates ongoing income from gaming, vlog, and commentary content.
  • Brand sponsorships: Pokimane has secured major brand deals throughout her career, including partnerships with Razer, Toyota (a 2025 stream sponsorship), Liquid IV, and fashion brand Cloak, where she served as creative director from 2020. Sponsored streams and integration deals with gaming and lifestyle brands represent a significant revenue stream.
  • RTS talent agency co-founder: In October 2021, Pokimane co-founded RTS, a talent management and brand consulting firm spun out of Endeavor, as reported by Variety. She serves as Chief Creative Officer, giving her an equity stake in the creator economy’s business infrastructure.
  • OfflineTV co-founder: Pokimane is a founding member and core partner of OfflineTV, the creator collective that helped popularize group-based lifestyle content among streamers. OfflineTV generates revenue through collective merchandise, sponsorships, and content monetization shared among members.
  • Myna Snacks: In November 2023, Pokimane and food industry veteran Darcey Macken launched Myna Snacks, a health-conscious gaming snack brand, as covered by USA Today. The brand launched with Midnight Mini Cookies, gluten-free snacks targeting gamers seeking healthier snacking options.
  • Merchandise and Cloak fashion: Pokimane earned income as creative director at Cloak, a gaming-lifestyle apparel brand, from 2020. She also generates merchandise revenue through her own branded products sold to her audience.

Personal Life

Pokimane has kept her romantic life largely private, a choice she has publicly defended against persistent speculation from her audience. She was raised in a Moroccan-Canadian household and has spoken about navigating content creation as a woman and person of color in gaming. She has been an advocate for creator mental health, addressing burnout and harassment publicly. Pokimane has spoken about health struggles from prolonged streaming sessions and poor dietary habits during the pandemic – which she cited as motivation for launching Myna Snacks. She resides in Los Angeles, California. She does not have children and has no publicly confirmed spouse or partner as of March 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pokimane’s net worth?

Pokimane’s net worth is estimated at $25 million. Her wealth derives from Twitch streaming revenue, YouTube ad income, brand sponsorship deals, equity stakes in RTS and OfflineTV, and consumer ventures including Myna Snacks and Cloak. She is the most-followed female streamer on Twitch and was featured on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Gaming list in 2021.

How does Pokimane make her money?

Pokimane earns through several channels: Twitch subscription revenue and ad revenue from over 9.3 million followers, YouTube ad revenue across three channels, major brand sponsorship deals (Toyota, Razer, Liquid IV), as co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of talent agency RTS spun out of Endeavor per Variety, as a founding member of OfflineTV, and through her consumer snack brand Myna Snacks launched in November 2023 per USA Today.

Is Pokimane still streaming in 2026?

Yes. Despite stating in January 2024 that she was done with Twitch’s direction, Pokimane has continued to stream regularly. Her 2026 stream activity shows multiple sessions per month. She remains the most-followed female streamer on Twitch and was named to Time Magazine’s 2025 TIME100 Creators list for her ongoing influence in gaming and creator culture.

How Old Is Pokimane?

As of March 2026, Pokimane is 29 years old. Pokimane was born on May 14, 1996 in Rabat, Morocco.

How Tall Is Pokimane?

Pokimane stands 5 ft 4 in tall (162 cm).

Where Does Pokimane Live?

Pokimane lives in Los Angeles, California. She relocated from Canada to be closer to the content creation and gaming industry hub.

How Much Does Pokimane Make Per Year?

Pokimane earned $1.5 million from Twitch payouts alone between August 2019 and October 2021. Her total income is significantly higher when factoring in brand deals, YouTube revenue, and her role as co-founder of the talent management company RTS.