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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
$214.9M
Avg Funding
$8.6M
Global Reach
8
countries

Top Cities for Media and Entertainment

London
New York
Ponte Vedra
Tokyo
Brooklyn
Sheridan

Recently Funded Companies

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London, United Kingdom

Two Daughters Entertainment is a TV and film production company that offers animated content for children, young adults and families.

$3.4M raised
Oct 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

The Snow League is the global league for snowboarding and freestyle skiing competitions.

$15.0M raised
Oct 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Ponte Vedra, United States

Relevnt is a live audio chat network centered real-time, authentic connection.

$2.5M raised
Oct 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Tokyo, Japan

Whomor is a creative firm that offers illustration, manga production, content development, and entertainment co-creation solutions.

$1.8M raised
Oct 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Brooklyn, United States

UnitedMasters is a technology platform that gives musicians an alternative to exploitative record label deals.

$50.0M raised
Oct 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Sheridan, United States

NFT42 is a web3 company that builds NFT products and blockchain tools for creators, brands, and digital communities.

$3.5M raised
Oct 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Glasnevin, Ireland

Dublin Vinyl is a record manufacturer and a state-of-the-art Vinyl record pressing plant.

$997K raised
Oct 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

The best platform for digital influencers living real virtual lives online.

$4.0M raised
Oct 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Fulton, United States

N2K Networks provides a stream of news and information to professionals and businesses.

$5.4M raised
Oct 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Santa Monica, United States

Egoli Media develops a content search platform designed to empower all rights holders and content creators.

$250K raised
Oct 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Sydney, Australia

Community, content and tools for climate technology companies and products in Australia.

$600K raised
Oct 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

The next generation platform for reading, creating and publishing interactive content.

$250K raised
Oct 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Santa Monica, United States

The AI Media Platform for Publishers, Audio, Social Video, Media Discovery, Podcasting

$850K raised
Oct 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Tokyo, Japan

BitStar is an entertech company that accelerates the growth of video and content creators via content creators platform with agent support.

$3.9M raised
Oct 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Shinbashi, Japan

Ana Neo is a digital lifestyle and mobile gaming platform that provides a virtual entertainment experience.

$87.8M raised
Oct 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Tokyo, Japan

TRINUS is a D2C company that offers a range services including subscription boxes, cafes, agricultural products, and consulting services.

Oct 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Santa Monica, United States

Base Boy Entertainment is a Media firm offering entertainment platform to support talented individuals.

$7.5M raised
Oct 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

Sonoro is a media company developing podcasts in english, spanish, and spanglish.

$3.5M raised
Oct 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Tokyo, Japan

Activ8 is a content development company that offers virtualization, metaverse production, 3D model creation, and event sponsorship services.

Oct 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Santiago, Chile

Zapping TV is a live tv service in Latin America. +80 live tv channels for $15/month

$5.0M raised
Oct 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Party Icons is a web3 mobile gaming platform that offers a range of online games.

$9.0M raised
Oct 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

Rebel Girls is amulti-platform empowerment brand dedicated to helping raise the most inspired and confident generation of girls.

Oct 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Tokyo, Japan

QREATION is a digital IP studio creating popular, high-quality short dramas, comedy sketches, and variety shows from social media content.

$6.6M raised
Oct 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Tokyo, Japan

TENT is an online SaaS platform that lets people rent camping tents, inventory management, and physical management services.

Oct 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Singapore, Singapore

Dubbing AI focuses on developing realtime speech-to-speech algorithms and products for customers.

$3.0M raised
Oct 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
$8.6M
Total Funding Tracked
$214.9M
Countries Represented
8

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Media and Entertainment

1.Tokyo
6 companies$12.2M
2.Santa Monica
3 companies$8.6M
3.New York
2 companies$19.0M
4.San Francisco
2 companies$250K
5.London
1 companies$3.4M

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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