Lionize, a startup in the influencer marketing industry, has secured a $3 million Series Seed investment led by St. Louis-based Cultivation Capital, with participation by ScOp Venture Capital, a Santa Barbara-based firm managed by DoubleClick founder Kevin O'Connor.

Lionize's software platform uses artificial intelligence to manage the lifecycle of influencer campaigns for brands and agencies. Lionize's proprietary technology facilitates the seamless recruitment, selection and reporting for marketers' campaigns.