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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
$918.0M
Avg Funding
$36.7M
Global Reach
4
countries

Top Cities for Media and Entertainment

San Francisco
Los Angeles
New York
Paris
London
Santa Monica

Recently Funded Companies

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San Francisco, United States

AI native anime fandom community for Gen Z

$3.4M raised
Dec 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

Wonder Dynamics develops and combines AI technology with storytelling.

$9.0M raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Punchup Live is a platform that provides unique content.

$2.1M raised
Jan 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Men In Blazers is a soccer-focused media company that covers sports events, leagues, and TV shows.

$15.0M raised
Jan 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Paris, France

PlayPlay is a video creation tool designed for communication professionals.

$55.0M raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Arena is a Picks Super App that unites Picks, real-time player updates, trending news, & social media as a sports powerhouse for fans.

$1.2M raised
Jan 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Anything World combines AI, speech computing, and 3D rendering with layers of behavioral intelligence.

$7.5M raised
Nov 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Santa Monica, United States

Autograph is an online platform that enhances sports fandom by offering news, tickets, scores, and merchandise to fans.

$170.0M raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

DOOMSDAYX is a creative technology studio for web3 artists and fans, focused on redefining culture on-chain.

$1.5M raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Roca News builds a community around the news for its readers who can form their own opinion on the news.

$4.4M raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

Struum is a groundbreaking platform that lets viewers access 1000s of shows and movies from over 60+ services with 1 monthly subscription.

$7.0M raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Miami, United States

TelevisaUnivision is a Mexican-American media company which owns the American Spanish language broadcast network Univision.

$240.7M raised
Jan 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Glasgow, United Kingdom

VIPR is an app that allows users to browse and discover nightlife establishments.

$250K raised
Jan 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

Goldenset Collective is a platform for investing in and supporting the next generation of digital creators.

$10.0M raised
Jan 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

Metaplex provides core infrastructure for NFTs with $3.7bn+ GMV generated on its platform and $1bn+ of revenue earned by creators.

$47.0M raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Jet Media Network is a media network that creates change through the empowerment of communities.

$2.5M raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

BURBLE is a media and entertainment firm that delivers IRL and virtual experiences through blockchain technology.

$293K raised
Jan 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Sunderland, United Kingdom

Sunderland Culture is a registered charity works with artists and organisations to deliver a citywide cultural programme

$6.1M raised
Jan 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Moodypines is a voice AI agency providing talent, datasets, and services for AI voice technology projects.

$1.8M raised
Jan 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

CAMB.AI is an AI speech translation and dubbing company that provides multilingual voice localization tools for media, entertainment.

$15.3M raised
Jan 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Berlin, Germany

B2B2C SaaS company from Berlin targeting content creators and brands

$831K raised
Jan 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Box to Box Films is a documentary production company that produces and create documentary on entertainment and sports sectors.

$37.9M raised
Jan 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Santa Monica, United States

The WONDER Project operates as an independent studio for values-based Films and TV programming.

$75.3M raised
Nov 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Lounge is a group and event management app that eliminates aimless scrolling.

$4.0M raised
Nov 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Greenville, United States

Mr. Beast is a media production that entertains the world and helps make it a better place.

$200.0M raised
Jan 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
$36.7M
Total Funding Tracked
$918.0M
Countries Represented
4

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Media and Entertainment

1.New York
7 companies$28.7M
2.Los Angeles
4 companies$27.5M
3.San Francisco
3 companies$65.7M
4.London
3 companies$47.9M
5.Santa Monica
2 companies$245.3M

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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