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Entertainment startups founded in 2018
52 entertainment startups founded in 2018 have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $995M between them, with the United States the most common home.
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Hipgnosis Songs FundHipgnosis Songs Fund Limited offers investors a pure-play exposure to songs and associated musical intellectual property rightsHipgnosis Songs Fund Limited offers investors a pure-play exposure to songs and associated musical intellectual property rights
Founded 2018Saint Peter Port, United Kingdom$700Mlast round Oct 2022 - 2
SyngSyng is an audio technology company founded in 2018 and based in Venice, California.Syng is an audio technology company founded in 2018 and based in Venice, California.
Founded 2018Los Angeles, United States$49Mlast round Sept 2021 - 3
SuperplasticSUPERPLASTIC® is a character-driven entertainment and consumer brand that creates a unique universe of animated characters, including Janky, Guggimon, Dayzee, aSUPERPLASTIC® is a character-driven entertainment and consumer brand that creates a unique universe of animated characters, including Janky, Guggimon, Dayzee, a
Founded 2018Los Angeles, United States$30Mlast round Feb 2023 - 4
Nifty GamesNifty Games Inc.Nifty Games Inc.
Founded 2018Lafayette, United States$29Mlast round Aug 2021 - 5
Invisible NarrativesDigital content studio merging Hollywood filmmakers with the most engaged social channels.Digital content studio merging Hollywood filmmakers with the most engaged social channels.
Founded 2018West Hollywood, United States$25Mlast round Jun 2026 - 6TTYLTTYL is an audio social network built to help friends and family keep in touch with each other when they are physically apart.
TTYL is an audio social network built to help friends and family keep in touch with each other when they are physically apart.
Founded 2018-$20Mlast round May 2021 - 7
AudionAudion is a French adtech company founded in 2018 in Paris, specializing in digital audio advertising.Audion is a French adtech company founded in 2018 in Paris, specializing in digital audio advertising.
Founded 2018Paris, France$15Mlast round May 2026 - 8
RIVARIVA is a lifestyle brand that manufactures European luxury hardwood floors that can be installed for commercial and residential purposes.RIVA is a lifestyle brand that manufactures European luxury hardwood floors that can be installed for commercial and residential purposes.
Founded 2018United States$10Mlast round Jul 2015 - 9
Blok PartyBlok.Party is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in augmented-reality (AR) gaming hardware and software.Blok.Party is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in augmented-reality (AR) gaming hardware and software.
Founded 2018San Francisco, United States$10Mlast round Jul 2020 - 10
CheehooCheeHoo Holdings Pty Ltd.CheeHoo Holdings Pty Ltd.
Founded 2018Los Angeles, United States$10Mlast round Apr 2025 - 11
GrooverGroover is an innovative platform reinventing music promotion by guaranteeing feedbacks to musicians from relevant music influencers.Groover is an innovative platform reinventing music promotion by guaranteeing feedbacks to musicians from relevant music influencers.
Founded 2018Paris, France$9.4Mlast round Feb 2024 - 12
ConnectingConnecting is a real-time voice-talk service company that connects people with the right conversation code.Connecting is a real-time voice-talk service company that connects people with the right conversation code.
Founded 2018South Korea$9.1Mlast round Aug 2021 - 13
SNAFU RecordsSnafu Records is a Swedish AI-enabled record label and music financing platform founded in 2018 and publicly launched in 2020.Snafu Records is a Swedish AI-enabled record label and music financing platform founded in 2018 and publicly launched in 2020.
Founded 2018Stockholm, Sweden$7.0Mlast round Jun 2023 - 14
TwistTwist turns written-content published online into audio stories.Twist turns written-content published online into audio stories.
Founded 2018United States$6.0Mlast round Jul 2012 - 15
MusiversalMusiversal is a music technology company founded in 2018, based in Portugal.Musiversal is a music technology company founded in 2018, based in Portugal.
Founded 2018Lisbon, Portugal$6.0Mlast round Sept 2025 - 16
TopviewTopview is a full-service talent management and marketing agency.Topview is a full-service talent management and marketing agency.
Founded 2018Singapore$5.5Mlast round Feb 2026 - 17
SconeScone provides virtual youtuber and video conferencing services.Scone provides virtual youtuber and video conferencing services.
Founded 2018South Korea$5.1Mlast round Mar 2026 - 18
Dear MediaDear Media is a leading multi-platform media company and the largest podcast network in the United States focused on amplifying women's voices and stories.Dear Media is a leading multi-platform media company and the largest podcast network in the United States focused on amplifying women's voices and stories.
Founded 2018Austin, United States$4.7Mlast round Aug 2022 - 19IPSTARIPSTAR is a Media & Entertainment Start up.
IPSTAR is a Media & Entertainment Start up.
Founded 2018Shanghai$4.5Mlast round Jul 2018 - 20
NeoXperiencesNeoXperiences is a French technology company founded in 2018 by Boris Courté, based in Carpiquet, Normandy.NeoXperiences is a French technology company founded in 2018 by Boris Courté, based in Carpiquet, Normandy.
Founded 2018Carpiquet, France$4.2Mlast round Jan 2026 - 21
LoquisLoquis is an Italian geo-podcasting platform founded in 2018 by Bruno Pellegrini and owned by GeoRadio Srl.Loquis is an Italian geo-podcasting platform founded in 2018 by Bruno Pellegrini and owned by GeoRadio Srl.
Founded 2018Rome, Italy$4.1Mlast round May 2024 - 22
ArtMasterArtMaster is a Czech-based online music education platform founded in 2018 and headquartered in Prague.ArtMaster is a Czech-based online music education platform founded in 2018 and headquartered in Prague.
Founded 2018Prague, Czechia$3.3Mlast round Oct 2026 - 23OnlyHi精东影视致力于为广大影迷提供高清流畅的在线观看体验,涵盖海量电影、电视剧及各类热门视频内容,界面简洁易用且更新速度极快,让您随时随地畅享优质视觉盛宴,是您追剧观影的不二之选
精东影视致力于为广大影迷提供高清流畅的在线观看体验,涵盖海量电影、电视剧及各类热门视频内容,界面简洁易用且更新速度极快,让您随时随地畅享优质视觉盛宴,是您追剧观影的不二之选
Founded 2018Shanghai, China$2.9Mlast round Nov 2018 - 24
DeNoizeDeNoize is a Dutch deep-tech startup founded in 2018 and based in Delft, South Holland.DeNoize is a Dutch deep-tech startup founded in 2018 and based in Delft, South Holland.
Founded 2018Delft, Netherlands$2.9Mlast round Jan 2024 - 25
SaareySaarey is a London-based music streaming company that specializes in South Asian classical music.Saarey is a London-based music streaming company that specializes in South Asian classical music.
Founded 2018London, United Kingdom$2.5Mlast round Jan 2026 - 26
FreemiumPlayFreemiumPlay is a French startup founded in 2018 and based in Bordeaux.FreemiumPlay is a French startup founded in 2018 and based in Bordeaux.
Founded 2018Bordeaux, France$2.1Mlast round Sept 2023 - 27
BGM FactoryBGM Factory is a background music library for creators and video producers.BGM Factory is a background music library for creators and video producers.
Founded 2018Neungdong$1.7Mlast round Nov 2021 - 28
AudazzioAudazzio is a media technology company based in San Antonio, Texas, founded in 2018.Audazzio is a media technology company based in San Antonio, Texas, founded in 2018.
Founded 2018San Antonio, United States$1.5Mlast round Jun 2023 - 29UPROUPRO is an Education platform.
UPRO is an Education platform.
Founded 2018Beijing$1.5Mlast round Jun 2018 - 30
WedioWedio is a European camera-sharing marketplace based in Aarhus, Denmark, founded in 2018.Wedio is a European camera-sharing marketplace based in Aarhus, Denmark, founded in 2018.
Founded 2018London, Denmark$1.4Mlast round Apr 2023 - 31
Perfection42Perfection42 is a Lithuanian artificial intelligence company founded in 2018, specializing in automated workflow solutions for generating high-quality visual content.Perfection42 is a Lithuanian artificial intelligence company founded in 2018, specializing in automated workflow solutions for generating high-quality visual content.
Founded 2018Kretinga, Lithuania$1.2Mlast round Apr 2023 - 32
Five VectorsA next-gen media company using a data-driven approach to build, distribute and monetize assets through 3rd party and o&o outlets.A next-gen media company using a data-driven approach to build, distribute and monetize assets through 3rd party and o&o outlets.
Founded 2018Berlin, Germany$1.0Mlast round Oct 2019 - 33
Monsters Aliens Robots ZombiesMonsters Aliens Robots Zombies (MARZ) is an Emmy and VES award-winning visual effects (VFX) studio based in Toronto, Ontario.Monsters Aliens Robots Zombies (MARZ) is an Emmy and VES award-winning visual effects (VFX) studio based in Toronto, Ontario.
Founded 2018Toronto, Canada$1.0Mlast round Mar 2025 - 34
GasLabGasLab specializes in unique and advanced gas sensor technologies for many industries including aerospace, industrial, scientific etcGasLab specializes in unique and advanced gas sensor technologies for many industries including aerospace, industrial, scientific etc
Founded 2018Netherlands$1.0Mlast round Oct 2026 - 35
KIT PluginsProprietary best-in-class analog modeling of iconic gear from Blackbird Studios and Norman Petty, forward-thinking easy-to-use mixing tools in our NOIZ Hub CollProprietary best-in-class analog modeling of iconic gear from Blackbird Studios and Norman Petty, forward-thinking easy-to-use mixing tools in our NOIZ Hub Coll
Founded 2018Nashville, United States$1.0Mlast round Oct 2023 - 36
Dublin VinylDublin Vinyl is a record manufacturer and a state-of-the-art Vinyl record pressing plant.Dublin Vinyl is a record manufacturer and a state-of-the-art Vinyl record pressing plant.
Founded 2018Dublin, Ireland$997Klast round Oct 2022 - 37
WebComicsWebComics is a digital platform based in Hong Kong, founded in 2018.WebComics is a digital platform based in Hong Kong, founded in 2018.
Founded 2018Hong Kong SAR China$785Klast round Apr 2019 - 38
EventsFrameEventsFrame is a platform for event ticketing, ranging from single tickets to large-scale complex events.EventsFrame is a platform for event ticketing, ranging from single tickets to large-scale complex events.
Founded 2018Bratislava$618Klast round Dec 2021 - 39ArcastArcast is a podcast production company.
Arcast is a podcast production company.
Founded 2018Cairo$500Klast round Mar 2013 - 40
SMASHSMASH launches in the film & TV industries before moving into web series, short-form content, music videos, VR, games.SMASH launches in the film & TV industries before moving into web series, short-form content, music videos, VR, games.
Founded 2018United Kingdom$468Klast round Mar 2024 - 41Dawei KejiDawei Keji is a network game developer company.
Dawei Keji is a network game developer company.
Founded 2018China$436Klast round Aug 2018 - 42
Humble Angel RecordsHumble Angel Records is a record label with a focus on streaming music.Humble Angel Records is a record label with a focus on streaming music.
Founded 2018Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom$435Klast round Jul 2019 - 43
UggloUgglo is a Swedish EdTech startup founded in 2017, based in Stockholm.Ugglo is a Swedish EdTech startup founded in 2017, based in Stockholm.
Founded 2018Stockholm, Sweden$386Klast round Jan 2019 - 44
ProgramBuyerProgramBuyer, also known as Program Buyer Ltd, was a UK-based B2B media technology company founded in February 2016.ProgramBuyer, also known as Program Buyer Ltd, was a UK-based B2B media technology company founded in February 2016.
Founded 2018Stroud, United Kingdom$376Klast round Jun 2023 - 45JeeniJeeni is a social music platform for the musicians.
Jeeni is a social music platform for the musicians.
Founded 2018Southsea$288Klast round Jul 2020 - 46
IDUN AudioIDUN audio is the leading spatial audio embedded software provider for headsets, earbuds and smart glasses.IDUN audio is the leading spatial audio embedded software provider for headsets, earbuds and smart glasses.
Founded 2018Copenhagen, Denmark$271Klast round Mar 2025 - 47
Flow StudioFlow Studio is an IT company specialized in UX/UI design, web and mobile development services.Flow Studio is an IT company specialized in UX/UI design, web and mobile development services.
Founded 2018Bratislava, Czechia$250Klast round Aug 2013 - 48
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Founded 2018Wilmington, Malta$250Klast round Mar 2022 - 49
PremiumguestAll-in-one SaaS to manage and promote events.All-in-one SaaS to manage and promote events.
Founded 2018Barcelona, Spain$214Klast round Dec 2022 - 50
DeFiance MediaDeFiance Media is a global broadcast network based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, founded in 2018.DeFiance Media is a global broadcast network based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, founded in 2018.
Founded 2018San Juan, Puerto Rico$200Klast round May 2022
Saint Peter Port, United Kingdom
Los Angeles, United States
Paris, France
South Korea
Stockholm, Sweden
Lisbon, Portugal
Singapore
Rome, Italy
Prague, Czechia
Shanghai, China
Delft, Netherlands
London, Denmark
Kretinga, Lithuania
Berlin, Germany
Toronto, Canada
Dublin, Ireland
Hong Kong SAR China
Wilmington, Malta
Barcelona, Spain
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