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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
$191.3M
Avg Funding
$7.7M
Global Reach
7
countries

Top Cities for Media and Entertainment

Pittsburgh
Los Angeles
Tokyo
Paris
Boca Raton
New York

Recently Funded Companies

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Pittsburgh, United States

Conduction is a platform that enables students to interact with digital music

$265K raised
Nov 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

Mundial Media is the only NMSDC certified contextual marketing platform that enables brands to connect authentically with diverse audiences.

$1.5M raised
Nov 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Tokyo, Japan

Plott is a media and entertainment company that develops YouTube animation videos, such as SNS and webtoon.

$6.4M raised
Nov 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Paris, France

Billy is the new event-commerce platform helping organizers create, manage, sell and market their events.

$4.4M raised
Nov 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Boca Raton, United States

Optikka is a digital media company that provides media, design, and publishing services.

$2.0M raised
Oct 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Scope3 is the source of truth for supply chain emissions data.

$25.0M raised
Oct 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

Rypplzz /rip·uhlz/ has a patented software platform that connects the digital and physical worlds like never before.

Oct 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Seoul, South Korea

Makestar is a platform that provides K-culture content and information.

$22.4M raised
Oct 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

Killphonic Rights is a global music royalties firm specializing in mechanical, performance, and neighboring rights collection.

$3.0M raised
Sep 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Shibaura, Japan

Drone Show Japan company specializes in drone shows for events, aerial photography, and workshops.

$3.5M raised
Sep 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Paphos, Cyprus

Darefore is a cutting-edge technology brand that has revolutionized cycling performance with a clever position sensor.

$332K raised
Sep 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Reykjavík, Iceland

Treble Technologies develops cutting-edge wave-based sound simulation products for the AEC industry.

$12.2M raised
Sep 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

FanCircles powers music artists with custom superfan platforms on mobile and web, driving deeper engagement and exclusive fan experiences.

$2.0M raised
Aug 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Vybe is an AI-generated photos social media app that enables users to upload selfies and put their faces in any picture or template.

$4.8M raised
Aug 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Marietta, United States

Soapbox is an application software that offers a platform for music streaming and entertainment services.

$5.6M raised
Aug 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Denver, United States

ALLCITY Network is a digital sports network that offers podcast services for NFL and NBA sports.

$12.0M raised
Aug 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Broomall, United States

BKFC is the first promotion allowed to hold a legal, sanctioned, and regulated bare knuckle event in the United States.

$250K raised
Aug 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Santa Monica, United States

Automatic movie script breakdown and scheduling service

$1.5M raised
Aug 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Tokyo, Japan

PARONYM is a distribution company that offers development and provision of new technologies, video planning, and production.

$3.4M raised
Aug 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Aliso Viejo, United States

AWM is a vision technology company utilizing artificial intelligence, computer vision, machine learning and deep learning.

$3.2M raised
Jul 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Jose, United States

aiXplain is a no-code low-code AI IDE and a marketplace for small and medium enterprises offering Large Language Models, GPT, Multimodal AI

$6.5M raised
Jul 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

Station is a media monetization platform

$1.1M raised
Jul 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

Volley builds voice-controlled entertainment experiences for Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and smartphones.

$55.0M raised
Jul 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Recast is a sports and entertainment streaming platform.

$5.0M raised
Jul 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Miami, United States

SLUSHY is a platform that helps content creators monetize their audiences.

$10.2M raised
Jun 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
$7.7M
Total Funding Tracked
$191.3M
Countries Represented
7

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Media and Entertainment

1.Los Angeles
3 companies$4.5M
2.Tokyo
2 companies$9.7M
3.New York
2 companies$29.8M
4.San Francisco
2 companies$56.1M
5.Pittsburgh
1 companies$265K

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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