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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
$339.6M
Avg Funding
$13.6M
Global Reach
8
countries

Top Cities for Media and Entertainment

Auckland
Tokyo
Wilmington
Grapevine
Zürich
Zug

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Auckland, New Zealand

Spalk's Virtual Commentary Studio powers commentary for some of the world's leading sports properties.

Dec 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Tokyo, Japan

Livetoon is an online platform that uses artificial intelligence to produce AI chatbot using 3D AI characters.

$482K raised
Dec 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Wilmington, United States

Gaussian Splatting volumetric videos, VR/AR, Entertainment, Sports, Spatial content, AI, NERF,

$1.7M raised
Dec 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Grapevine, United States

Harrowing Film is a film production company.

$625K raised
Dec 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Zürich, Switzerland

All-in-one cloud-based software for filmmakers, SaaS

$1.4M raised
Dec 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Zug, Switzerland

Music Protocol is a blockchain services company that tokenizes music rights and royalties into RWA on the blockchain.

$6.0M raised
Dec 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Odense, Denmark

A new audiovisual media for the social media age.

$337K raised
Dec 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

QXR Studios is a game development studio that aims to create a cross-medium platform for home entertainment.

$250K raised
Dec 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Volta is an XR creation platform that gives artists and creators the tools to design and broadcast experiential content.

Dec 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Pasadena, United States

Suitcase Entertainment is a digital start-up in the music and travel industry.

$250K raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Henderson, United States

Media agency working with mindful individuals and brands focused on leading their industries and communities toward a better future.

$5.0M raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

The Game Day is an operator of a multi-channel platform for sports content.

$4.5M raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

West Hollywood, United States

Mucho Mas Media operates as a multimedia company that empowers and supports inclusive stories, filmmakers, and talent.

$3.5M raised
Dec 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Arlington, United States

Axios is a media company that delivers vital, trustworthy news, and analysis.

$45.0M raised
Dec 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Berlin, Germany

ABSORA is pioneering breakthrough materials that outperform existing solutions in silencing noise and vibration.

$1.5M raised
Dec 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

AI native anime fandom community for Gen Z

$3.4M raised
Dec 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

Wonder Dynamics develops and combines AI technology with storytelling.

$9.0M raised
Dec 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Punchup Live is a platform that provides unique content.

$2.1M raised
Jan 2026

Founder Contacts

30,000+ 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

30,000+ verified contacts

Paris, France

PlayPlay is a video creation tool designed for communication professionals.

$55.0M raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ 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

30,000+ 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

30,000+ 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

30,000+ 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

30,000+ 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

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
$13.6M
Total Funding Tracked
$339.6M
Countries Represented
8

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Media and Entertainment

1.New York
5 companies$27.2M
2.London
3 companies$7.8M
3.Los Angeles
2 companies$10.5M
4.Auckland
1 companiesUndisclosed
5.Tokyo
1 companies$482K

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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