Passes, a platform dedicated to empowering creators, has successfully closed a $40M Series A funding round led by Bond Capital, with Mood Rowghani joining the board. In just 14 months since its inception, Passes has paid out tens of millions of dollars to approximately 1000 creators, enabling them to make significant life changes such as buying houses, paying off loans, and quitting their day jobs. This funding round marks a significant milestone for Passes, showcasing its rapid growth and impact on the creator economy. The investment has been celebrated by various stakeholders, including early backers and investors who have expressed their pride and excitement for the future of Passes and its contribution to the creator economy, highlighting its role in building the software/AI infrastructure for the next generation of creators and the future of creator monetization.