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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
$177.5M
Avg Funding
$7.1M
Global Reach
6
countries

Top Cities for Media and Entertainment

Melbourne
Denver
Santa Monica
Wilmington
Los Angeles
New York

Recently Funded Companies

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Melbourne, Australia

The label and licensing agency for visual artists.

$1.9M raised
Nov 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Denver, United States

Multiverse Publishing is an integrated media company that specializes in space exploration, science, and technology.

$1.3M raised
Oct 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Santa Monica, United States

StarNews Mobile is a streaming platform built to allow African creators to monetize their content.

$3.0M raised
Oct 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Wilmington, United States

Fave is a social platform that allow superfans to create, connect and get rewarded.

$2.0M raised
Oct 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

That's No Moon is a content creation company that provides products and services for the entertainment industry.

$9.7M raised
Sep 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Canvs AI is the fastest, easiest way to transform open-ended text into business insights.

$15.0M raised
Sep 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

White Plains, United States

Making video creation accessible and intuitive for everyone

$3.1M raised
Sep 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Reveel is the payment infrastructure for the collaboration economy.

$200K raised
Sep 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Medford, United States

Wicked Saints Studios develops a game studio platform using behavioral technology to create interactive media.

$3.5M raised
Sep 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

Deepcast.fm is a technology company that reimagines the familiar with infused intelligence and amplified experience.

$250K raised
Sep 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Middletown, United States

Homi streams award-winning African movies and lifestyle shows from over forty (40) countries in Africa.

$80K raised
Sep 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Aditude assists publishers in growing their businesses and generating more cash.

$15.0M raised
Aug 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

DICE is a music ticketing platform that helps fans experience more of the shows they love in a hassle-free way.

$65.2M raised
Aug 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Diego, United States

AscentX Medical, a medical technology company that focuses on the clinical development of minimal-invasive endoscopic injection procedures.

$1.1M raised
Aug 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Phoenix, United States

CETV Now presents brands and products directly in front of consumers in the actual buying environment.

$1.5M raised
Aug 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Brooklyn, United States

Campside Media is a tentpole shows by placing its bets squarely on storytellers.

$4.0M raised
Aug 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Fort Lauderdale, United States

MyBundle is a streaming aggregator that connects broadband providers, consumers, and streaming services.

$3.8M raised
Aug 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Munich, Germany

HOLOGATE is the market leading virtual reality and immersive media company offering solutions for enterprise and entertainment use.

$9.1M raised
Aug 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Ringo is a B2B music-for-media procurement platform, making music licensing for advertising agencies and brands 10x faster and 6x cheaper.

$383K raised
Aug 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Austin, United States

Media-Technology platform that connects small business owners with creative professionals on a subscription model

$2.5M raised
Aug 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Vancouver, Canada

Poybo Media is a mass media company.

$1.0M raised
Aug 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Miami, United States

Beeyond optimizes any Out-of-Home media budget and produces more creative, strategic, segmented, and relevant campaigns.

$10.1M raised
Jul 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Beverly Hills, United States

N4XT Experiences is a live events platform that operates in fashion, beauty, gaming, and entertainment.

$3.9M raised
Jul 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

Peppermint is an informal place for mature individuals to connect, pursue their interests, thrive, and have fun

$8.0M raised
Jul 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Komi is building a home on the internet for the world's top talent.

$12.0M raised
Jul 2023

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
$7.1M
Total Funding Tracked
$177.5M
Countries Represented
6

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Media and Entertainment

1.Los Angeles
3 companies$17.9M
2.New York
3 companies$30.2M
3.London
2 companies$77.2M
4.Melbourne
1 companies$1.9M
5.Denver
1 companies$1.3M

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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