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Media and Entertainment Startups

Updated August 2026

Companies in the media and entertainment sector developing innovative solutions and technologies.

Explore 1,077 recently funded media and entertainment companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.

Total Companies
1,077
Total Funding
$553.3M
Avg Funding
$22.1M
Global Reach
9
countries

Top Cities for Media and Entertainment

Los Angeles
New York
Sherman Oaks
Curitiba
Coral Gables
San Francisco

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Los Angeles, United States

Gamefam creats an Amazing Experiences for an Amazing Community.

$25.0M raised
Mar 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Devotion is an AI-powered creator marketing platform that scales influencer ecosystems for brands, driving.

$4.0M raised
Mar 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Sherman Oaks, United States

VitalXP is a developer of entertainment gaming content.

$3.0M raised
Mar 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Curitiba, Brazil

Watch Brasil is a provider of video streaming solutions for viewers and content producers.

$5.7M raised
Mar 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Coral Gables, United States

Yuga Labs is a blockchain technology company that develops NFTs and digital collectibles.

$450.0M raised
Mar 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

Supertone is an open network enabling musicians to search and share music samples globally.

$500K raised
Mar 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Zürich, Switzerland

Snipd is an AI-powered podcast player to discover, highlight and share the best moments in podcasts.

Mar 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Exeest is a B2B digital market for premium Film, TV, and digital content that provides an integrated experience from discovery to delivery.

$3.1M raised
Mar 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Singapore, Singapore

Gemsouls is an AI technology that powers virtual characters and their interactions with the real world.

Mar 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Hanover, Germany

AI Production Studio for Enterprise Fashion Brands

$3.3M raised
Mar 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Paris, France

Flagcat is a webtoon studio producing top notch original series. The company is developing its own proprietary webtoon engine.

$2.7M raised
Mar 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

14th Factory is a multiple-media, socially engaged art installation.

$500K raised
Mar 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

California, United States

The Hollywood Cares Foundation that uses pop culture, media, & brand partnerships to empower underserved youth in Black & Brown communities.

$12.4M raised
Mar 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Deaku is an intelligent, connected workspace built for the creator economy.

$639K raised
Mar 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Austin, United States

MOD is an AI-powered platform that simplifies 3D content creation by automating workflows and ensuring smooth playback on any device.

Mar 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

VShojo is a talent-first VTuber company working for the growth and success of its members.

$11.0M raised
Mar 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Venice, United States

UNOMi is a software as a service for animators and video game developers.

$51K raised
Mar 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Miami Beach, United States

Pioneering a new era of Mixed Reality Tokens (XRTs) that unlock premium fan experiences in sports and entertainment

$3.0M raised
Mar 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Tampa, United States

Cheqroom gives equipment-powered teams real-time visibility, intelligent workflow orchestration, and full compliance

$15.0M raised
Mar 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Venice, United States

Almost Friday is a media platform, production company, and lifestyle brand.

$6.0M raised
Mar 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Fourth Wall is an entertainment provider of kid's books and producer of animated family content.

$448K raised
Mar 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Montréal, Canada

GridBank is a vertical video UGC library for brands that want ready-made social content without managing creators directly.

$5.0M raised
Mar 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

Gametime sells last-minute tickets to the most popular events in sports, music, and theater.

Mar 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Layered Reality is an entertainment company that uses a unique method to build experiences using three ‘layers’ of multimedia.

$1.9M raised
Mar 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

World's Leading Web 3.0 Cultural Art Fair

Mar 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

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About the Media and Entertainment Startup Ecosystem

The media and entertainment sector is an active area of startup innovation and venture capital investment. Companies in this space are developing new technologies, platforms, and services that address evolving market needs and create new business opportunities.

Funding Trends in Media and Entertainment

Media and Entertainment companies raise capital across various funding stages, from early seed rounds to late-stage growth financing. Investor interest in this sector is driven by the size of the addressable market, the pace of technology adoption, and the potential for scalable business models.

Growth Outlook

The media and entertainment sector is expected to continue evolving as technology advances, market dynamics shift, and new opportunities emerge. Companies that demonstrate strong product-market fit, efficient growth, and clear competitive advantages are well-positioned to attract continued investment.

Media and Entertainment Funding Breakdown

Here is how funding is distributed among the 1,077 media and entertainment companies tracked in the VCBacked database.

Average Funding
$22.1M
Total Funding Tracked
$553.3M
Countries Represented
9

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Media and Entertainment

1.San Francisco
3 companies$11.5M
2.New York
2 companies$7.1M
3.Hong Kong
2 companies$500K
4.London
2 companies$2.5M
5.Venice
2 companies$6.1M

Related Industries

Companies in the media and entertainment sector often overlap with or complement businesses in adjacent industries. Exploring related verticals can help you discover additional companies, identify partnership opportunities, and understand the broader competitive landscape.

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