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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
$493.0M
Avg Funding
$19.7M
Global Reach
7
countries

Top Cities for Media and Entertainment

New York
Sunderland
San Francisco
London
Berlin
Santa Monica

Recently Funded Companies

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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

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

Berlin, Germany

B2B2C SaaS company from Berlin targeting content creators and brands

$831K raised
Jan 2024

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

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

Kyiv, Ukraine

HOLYWATER builds and operates digital entertainment platforms that combine artificial intelligence with creative storytelling.

$22.0M raised
Jan 2026

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

Lublin, Poland

Hopsa is a travel planner that automatically builds personalized itinerarie so travelers don’t have to research or plan.

$1.0M raised
Jan 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Tokyo, Japan

MOV is a digital marketing and consulting company offering SaaS solutions and inbound marketing support to help domestic companies.

$9.6M raised
Jan 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Century City, United States

Entertainment Company

$38.6M raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Lewes, United States

Tunedly is a music discovery platform, and online recording studio set up for the next generation of the music industry.

$750K raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Manchester, United Kingdom

Dune is an artist marketplace where the fans share the success of the artist they love.

$2.6M raised
Nov 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Manhattan Beach, United States

Rivals Media is a social impact gaming platform

$1.5M raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

Starlings Entertainment is an entertainment and production company that develops films and television content.

$10.0M raised
Jan 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

Estate Media is personality-driven real estate media company.

$1.0M raised
Nov 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Ratings, reviews, and recommendations based on your taste.

$148K raised
Nov 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Phoenixville, United States

Gamers Heaven is an entertainment company that creates a platform for the social gaming and anime communities, designed for gamers.

$315K raised
Nov 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

Doodeo is an online platform where entertainers create profiles, share work, and connect with people seeking performers for events.

$262K raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Lombard, United States

Anuvu provides connectivity and content solutions to mobility markets.

$50.0M raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

Islands is an online media company.

$3.5M raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Zagreb, Croatia

Menassati is a versatile platform that offers videos, podcasts, e-books, and mobile games, all accessible through a single subscription.

$283K raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New Castle, United States

Klay is a music making platform that is focused on mobile devices.

$10.0M raised
Nov 2025

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
$19.7M
Total Funding Tracked
$493.0M
Countries Represented
7

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Media and Entertainment

1.New York
4 companies$6.2M
2.Los Angeles
4 companies$14.8M
3.Sunderland
1 companies$6.1M
4.San Francisco
1 companies$15.3M
5.London
1 companies$37.9M

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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