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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
$225.4M
Avg Funding
$9.0M
Global Reach
13
countries

Top Cities for Media and Entertainment

Barcelona
New York
Vaduz
Hong Kong
Austin
Rotterdam

Recently Funded Companies

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Barcelona, Spain

Xceed's mission is to bring people together to live memorable going out experiences.

$2.1M raised
Nov 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Mental. is a Media and Telecommunications company that embeds mental health into everyday life…the way it happens naturally.

$250K raised
Nov 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Vaduz, Liechtenstein

Fundraising, Ownership and Coordination for Games, Arts, Music and Entertainment.

$2.0M raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Talon Esports is a leading esports, culture, and lifestyle platform in Asia.

$5.0M raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Austin, United States

Royal is a developer of an NFT-based music platform used to allow buy ownership in songs.

$55.0M raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Dinlebi is an audio streaming service offering subscription-based access to audiobooks and short-form content through mobile apps.

$579K raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Wilmington, United States

Slingshot Productions is a media and film production company that creates, produces, and distributes animated movies and series.

$500K raised
Nov 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

São Paulo, Brazil

Esportudo is a sports media company that allows Latino users to personalize, discover, and follow their favorite teams.

$1.6M raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Oakland, United States

EMPOWERING RESEARCH TEAMS TO CAPTURE CREATIVE INSIGHTS ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD

$100K raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Brooklyn, United States

The Dipp is a digital community prioritizing women and their passions.

Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Kansas City, United States

Healthy Hip Hop is an EdTech platform powered by the arts and social interaction.

Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

TalentX Entertainment operates as a premier social media monetization and talent development company.

Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Prague, Czech Republic

Bulios is the first social investment platform that delivers real value to stock investors.

$120K raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Denver, United States

...a L!VE Hosted TV PARTY! (in your pocket)

$500K raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Bognor Regis, United Kingdom

Paul Mathew Transport is a transportation company that offers storage, warehousing, and entertainment transportation services.

$3.3M raised
Nov 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Isle, Jamaica

Eros Innovation is a digital media company building AI tools to create and scale global entertainment experiences.

$50.0M raised
Nov 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

La Paz, Bolivia

Record Label & Publishing company.

$44K raised
Nov 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Tokyo, Japan

Mirrativ is a first-of-its-kind livestreaming app

Nov 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Munich, Germany

enna is the window to the digital world for people who have problems using smartphones or tablets

Nov 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Stamford, United States

SponsorUnited is a sports and entertainment intelligence platform enabling brands, properties, and agencies to partner more effectively.

$35.0M raised
Nov 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Tokyo, Japan

TRUNK is a provider of Information service industry,advertising agency business and design business.

Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Brentwood, United States

On3 is a digital media company that provides college sports and recruiting services.

$36.2M raised
Nov 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Armadale, Australia

Online publication covering technology, innovation and the changing face of business.

$12.9M raised
Nov 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Manchester, United Kingdom

FILMD: UK platform to hire film crew and pay them compliantly in one click - IR35, RTI & pensions auto-handled.

$250K raised
Nov 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Immersive Gamebox is an immersive entertainment platform that delivers immersive team adventures in the interactive digital smart rooms.

$19.9M raised
Nov 2022

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
$9.0M
Total Funding Tracked
$225.4M
Countries Represented
13

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Media and Entertainment

1.Tokyo
2 companiesUndisclosed
2.Barcelona
1 companies$2.1M
3.New York
1 companies$250K
4.Vaduz
1 companies$2.0M
5.Hong Kong
1 companies$5.0M

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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