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Media and Entertainment Startups

Updated July 2026

Companies in the media and entertainment sector developing innovative solutions and technologies.

Explore 1,057 recently funded media and entertainment companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.

Total Companies
1,057
Total Funding
$1.1B
Avg Funding
$42.7M
Global Reach
7
countries

Top Cities for Media and Entertainment

London
Los Angeles
Manchester
Munich
Atlanta
Woodland Hills

Recently Funded Companies

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London, United Kingdom

The Film and TV Charity is a charity for people working behind the scenes in the film, cinema, and commercial television industries.

$622K raised
Apr 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

Free Association is an entertainment and film production company that develops movie, television, and streaming video content.

$45.0M raised
Apr 2026

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Manchester, United Kingdom

Multimedia localisation, made easy. SaaS Platform for industry and open market use.

Apr 2026

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

Hana Kuma is a production firm that focuses on telling stories.

$5.0M raised
Apr 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Munich, Germany

The Digital Demand Aggregator acquires Content Websites and scales them by leveraging custom tech, growth playbooks & portfolio synergies.

$6.5M raised
Apr 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

SoundMint is a Web3 & Music incubator.

$1.7M raised
Apr 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Atlanta, United States

Isegoria creates an uncensored, blockchain-based, news and entertainment platform with a funding mechanism for independent media.

$1.0M raised
Apr 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Woodland Hills, United States

Tectonic Media Entertainment Group is a technology based company.

$110.0M raised
Apr 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Chicago, United States

Live Bash broadcasts live events and use blockchain to convert live performances into digital collectibles and non-fungible tokens.

$21.0M raised
Apr 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Tampa, United States

Sandstorm is a marketplace platform for businesses, influencers, and brands.

$2.5M raised
Apr 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

ODEON Cinemas Group is a leading European cinema operator with 242 cinemas and 2,236 screens.

$425.0M raised
Apr 2026

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

New City, United States

MediaCo Holding is an entertainment providers company.

$45.0M raised
Apr 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Alchemation is a theatrical and media producing company.

$1.6M raised
Apr 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Riverside, United States

EDGE Sound Research is a patent-pending audio format that allows people to hear and feel sound.

Apr 2026

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Chiclayo, Peru

MiFibra is a Peruvian telecommunications business that specializes in offering high-speed, completely fiber-optic internet services.

$15.0M raised
Apr 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Sherman Theatrical Entertainment is an entertainment company with an emphasis on theatrical production and music publishing and licensing.

$575K raised
Apr 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Gilbert, United States

Media & Technology, AI, Digital Marketplaces

Apr 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Boston, United States

Backlight is a media technology company that improves video content ideation, production, post-production, and distribution.

$200.0M raised
Apr 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

Genies is an Avatar Technology Company creating an avatar experiences for their users.

$150.0M raised
Apr 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Istanbul, Turkey

Musixen is a unique live music platform where musicians stream performances, connect with fans globally, and earn money.

$2.0M raised
Apr 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Gent, Belgium

Crimibox is an entertainment company that creates, develops, and sells detective simulation games about unsolved murder cases.

$276K raised
Apr 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Valencia, Spain

Aspirio is an enhance the brand content and advertisements.

$331K raised
Apr 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Provo, United States

Angel Studios is a video streaming service and media company that finances its productions through equity crowdfunding.

$34.5M raised
Apr 2026

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Austin, United States

Closing Theory is a studio for mobile game development.

Apr 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Moescape AI is an AI-driven platform that provides animation characters, editing and generative films.

Apr 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ 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 1,057 media and entertainment companies tracked in the VCBacked database.

Average Funding
$42.7M
Total Funding Tracked
$1.1B
Countries Represented
7

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Media and Entertainment

1.Los Angeles
4 companies$201.7M
2.London
3 companies$426.2M
3.New York
2 companies$1.6M
4.Manchester
1 companiesUndisclosed
5.Munich
1 companies$6.5M

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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