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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
$736.1M
Avg Funding
$29.4M
Global Reach
6
countries

Top Cities for Media and Entertainment

Los Angeles
Miami
Glasgow
San Francisco
London
Sunderland

Recently Funded Companies

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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

30,000+ 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

30,000+ 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

30,000+ verified contacts

Glasgow, United Kingdom

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

$250K raised
Jan 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ 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

30,000+ 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

30,000+ 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

30,000+ 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

30,000+ 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

30,000+ 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

30,000+ verified contacts

Berlin, Germany

B2B2C SaaS company from Berlin targeting content creators and brands

$831K raised
Jan 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ 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

30,000+ 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

30,000+ 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

30,000+ 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

30,000+ 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

30,000+ 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

30,000+ 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

30,000+ verified contacts

Century City, United States

Entertainment Company

$38.6M raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ 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

30,000+ 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

30,000+ verified contacts

Manhattan Beach, United States

Rivals Media is a social impact gaming platform

$1.5M raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ 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

30,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

Estate Media is personality-driven real estate media company.

$1.0M raised
Nov 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Ratings, reviews, and recommendations based on your taste.

$148K raised
Nov 2023

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
$29.4M
Total Funding Tracked
$736.1M
Countries Represented
6

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Media and Entertainment

1.Los Angeles
4 companies$28.0M
2.New York
4 companies$6.2M
3.San Francisco
2 companies$62.3M
4.London
2 companies$40.4M
5.Miami
1 companies$240.7M

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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