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Media and Entertainment Startups

Updated October 2026

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

Explore 1,093 recently funded media and entertainment companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.

Total Companies
1,093
Total Funding
$736.9M
Avg Funding
$29.5M
Global Reach
5
countries

Top Cities for Media and Entertainment

Los Angeles
Warwick
Boston
San Francisco
Tokyo
New York

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Los Angeles, United States

AmazeVR is a virtual concert platform for VR content creation and mass distribution using proprietary technologies.

$20.0M raised
Sep 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Warwick, United Kingdom

Panivox is an Editor, Player and Publishing Platform for interactive titles.

$536K raised
Sep 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Boston, United States

Socially and legally iBet on Anything, Anywhere, at Any Time.

$250K raised
Sep 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

DreamRP empowers creators to engage fans through ethical AI, turning characters into chatbots for interactive storytelling.

$500K raised
Sep 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

Overlap is an IT and Internet firm offering a solution to find informative content inside long form content like Youtube.

Sep 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Tokyo, Japan

Tanp is an online shopping platform that focuses on gifts and provides products for various everyday events.

$7.0M raised
Sep 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Seaport Entertainment Group is a premier entertainment & hospitality company.

$175.0M raised
Sep 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Pärnu, Estonia

AI powered game modding platform, focusing on the creator economy.

Sep 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Douglas, Isle of Man

Bloktopia is the virtual reality metaverse that will allow users to Learn, Play, and provides a central hub for everything cryptocurrency.

$4.2M raised
Sep 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

NTWRK is the definitive live streaming video commerce platform developed specifically for Gen-Z and Millennials.

$50.0M raised
Sep 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Bath, United Kingdom

Those Beyond offers interactive fan experiences in media and entertainment, featuring social gaming and community engagement.

$1.6M raised
Sep 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Bude, United Kingdom

Gameplan Media is a creative agency that offers content creation and production services.

$975K raised
Sep 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Tokyo, Japan

Kreation is a digital platform connecting gaming, cyber fashion, brands, creators, and users through immersive virtual experiences.

$2.1M raised
Sep 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

Theorycraft Games operates as an independent game development studio that operates remotely.

$50.0M raised
Sep 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

StreamElements provides content creators the tools they need to engage, grow, and monetize their audiences.

$100.0M raised
Sep 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

CreatorUp is a global leader in digital media training and video content creation.

$5.0M raised
Sep 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Unit 1 Studio is a digital entertainment production company that creates touring avatar concerts using digital performers and live shows.

$26.8M raised
Sep 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Unit 1 Studio is a digital entertainment production company that creates touring avatar concerts using digital performers and live shows.

$26.8M raised
Sep 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Unit 1 Studio is a digital entertainment production company that creates touring avatar concerts using digital performers and live shows.

$26.8M raised
Sep 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Unit 1 Studio is a digital entertainment production company that creates touring avatar concerts using digital performers and live shows.

$26.8M raised
Sep 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Sorellina Productions operates a feature-length theatrical production company.

$510K raised
Sep 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Tokyo, Japan

Oikos Music is a media company that provides service to support artists by purchasing music rights.

$1.0M raised
Sep 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

We invest in YouTube channels to accelerate their growth.

$85.0M raised
Sep 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

West Hollywood, United States

Eastern Standard Times is a media platform sharing stories.

$26.1M raised
Sep 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

League One Volleyball is a sports community for female athletes and initiates its league, LOVB Pro, from its junior volleyball clubs.

$100.0M raised
Sep 2026

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 1,093 media and entertainment companies tracked in the VCBacked database.

Average Funding
$29.5M
Total Funding Tracked
$736.9M
Countries Represented
5

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Media and Entertainment

1.Los Angeles
6 companies$325.0M
2.London
5 companies$192.1M
3.Tokyo
3 companies$10.1M
4.San Francisco
2 companies$500K
5.New York
2 companies$175.5M

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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