# Top 50 Entertainment Startups Founded in 2018 by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded entertainment startups founded in 2018, ranked by total funding raised: $995M combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/entertainment-startups-founded-2018 (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Hipgnosis Songs Fund** Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited offers investors a pure-play exposure to songs and associated musical intellectual property rights](https://millionrounds.com/company/hipgnosis-songs-fund) Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited offers investors a pure-play exposure to songs and associated musical intellectual property rights *Founded* 2018 Saint Peter Port, United Kingdom **$700M** last round Oct 2022
- 2 [**Syng** Syng is an audio technology company founded in 2018 and based in Venice, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/syng) Syng is an audio technology company founded in 2018 and based in Venice, California. *Founded* 2018 Los Angeles, United States **$49M** last round Sept 2021
- 3 [**Superplastic** SUPERPLASTIC® is a character-driven entertainment and consumer brand that creates a unique universe of animated characters, including Janky, Guggimon, Dayzee, a](https://millionrounds.com/company/superplastic) SUPERPLASTIC® is a character-driven entertainment and consumer brand that creates a unique universe of animated characters, including Janky, Guggimon, Dayzee, a *Founded* 2018 Los Angeles, United States **$30M** last round Feb 2023
- 4 [**Nifty Games** Nifty Games Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nifty-games) Nifty Games Inc. *Founded* 2018 Lafayette, United States **$29M** last round Aug 2021
- 5 [**Invisible Narratives** Digital content studio merging Hollywood filmmakers with the most engaged social channels.](https://millionrounds.com/company/invisible-narratives) Digital content studio merging Hollywood filmmakers with the most engaged social channels. *Founded* 2018 West Hollywood, United States **$25M** last round Jun 2026
- 6 [**TTYL** TTYL is an audio social network built to help friends and family keep in touch with each other when they are physically apart.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ttyl) 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 - **$20M** last round May 2021
- 7 [**Audion** Audion is a French adtech company founded in 2018 in Paris, specializing in digital audio advertising.](https://millionrounds.com/company/audion) Audion is a French adtech company founded in 2018 in Paris, specializing in digital audio advertising. *Founded* 2018 Paris, France **$15M** last round May 2026
- 8 [**RIVA** RIVA is a lifestyle brand that manufactures European luxury hardwood floors that can be installed for commercial and residential purposes.](https://millionrounds.com/company/riva) RIVA is a lifestyle brand that manufactures European luxury hardwood floors that can be installed for commercial and residential purposes. *Founded* 2018 United States **$10M** last round Jul 2015
- 9 [**Blok Party** Blok.Party is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in augmented-reality (AR) gaming hardware and software.](https://millionrounds.com/company/blok-party) Blok.Party is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in augmented-reality (AR) gaming hardware and software. *Founded* 2018 San Francisco, United States **$10M** last round Jul 2020
- 10 [**Cheehoo** CheeHoo Holdings Pty Ltd.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cheehoo) CheeHoo Holdings Pty Ltd. *Founded* 2018 Los Angeles, United States **$10M** last round Apr 2025
- 11 [**Groover** Groover is an innovative platform reinventing music promotion by guaranteeing feedbacks to musicians from relevant music influencers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/groover) Groover is an innovative platform reinventing music promotion by guaranteeing feedbacks to musicians from relevant music influencers. *Founded* 2018 Paris, France **$9.4M** last round Feb 2024
- 12 [**Connecting** Connecting is a real-time voice-talk service company that connects people with the right conversation code.](https://millionrounds.com/company/connecting) Connecting is a real-time voice-talk service company that connects people with the right conversation code. *Founded* 2018 South Korea **$9.1M** last round Aug 2021
- 13 [**SNAFU Records** Snafu Records is a Swedish AI-enabled record label and music financing platform founded in 2018 and publicly launched in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/snafu-records) Snafu Records is a Swedish AI-enabled record label and music financing platform founded in 2018 and publicly launched in 2020. *Founded* 2018 Stockholm, Sweden **$7.0M** last round Jun 2023
- 14 [**Twist** Twist turns written-content published online into audio stories.](https://millionrounds.com/company/twist) Twist turns written-content published online into audio stories. *Founded* 2018 United States **$6.0M** last round Jul 2012
- 15 [**Musiversal** Musiversal is a music technology company founded in 2018, based in Portugal.](https://millionrounds.com/company/musiversal) Musiversal is a music technology company founded in 2018, based in Portugal. *Founded* 2018 Lisbon, Portugal **$6.0M** last round Sept 2025
- 16 [**Topview** Topview is a full-service talent management and marketing agency.](https://millionrounds.com/company/topview) Topview is a full-service talent management and marketing agency. *Founded* 2018 Singapore **$5.5M** last round Feb 2026
- 17 [**Scone** Scone provides virtual youtuber and video conferencing services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/scone) Scone provides virtual youtuber and video conferencing services. *Founded* 2018 South Korea **$5.1M** last round Mar 2026
- 18 [**Dear Media** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dear-media) 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* 2018 Austin, United States **$4.7M** last round Aug 2022
- 19 [**IPSTAR** IPSTAR is a Media & Entertainment Start up.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ipstar) IPSTAR is a Media & Entertainment Start up. *Founded* 2018 Shanghai **$4.5M** last round Jul 2018
- 20 [**NeoXperiences** NeoXperiences is a French technology company founded in 2018 by Boris Courté, based in Carpiquet, Normandy.](https://millionrounds.com/company/neoxperiences) NeoXperiences is a French technology company founded in 2018 by Boris Courté, based in Carpiquet, Normandy. *Founded* 2018 Carpiquet, France **$4.2M** last round Jan 2026
- 21 [**Loquis** Loquis is an Italian geo-podcasting platform founded in 2018 by Bruno Pellegrini and owned by GeoRadio Srl.](https://millionrounds.com/company/loquis) Loquis is an Italian geo-podcasting platform founded in 2018 by Bruno Pellegrini and owned by GeoRadio Srl. *Founded* 2018 Rome, Italy **$4.1M** last round May 2024
- 22 [**ArtMaster** ArtMaster is a Czech-based online music education platform founded in 2018 and headquartered in Prague.](https://millionrounds.com/company/artmaster) ArtMaster is a Czech-based online music education platform founded in 2018 and headquartered in Prague. *Founded* 2018 Prague, Czechia **$3.3M** last round Oct 2026
- 23 [**OnlyHi** 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](https://millionrounds.com/company/onlyhi) 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* 2018 Shanghai, China **$2.9M** last round Nov 2018
- 24 [**DeNoize** DeNoize is a Dutch deep-tech startup founded in 2018 and based in Delft, South Holland.](https://millionrounds.com/company/denoize) DeNoize is a Dutch deep-tech startup founded in 2018 and based in Delft, South Holland. *Founded* 2018 Delft, Netherlands **$2.9M** last round Jan 2024
- 25 [**Saarey** Saarey is a London-based music streaming company that specializes in South Asian classical music.](https://millionrounds.com/company/saarey) Saarey is a London-based music streaming company that specializes in South Asian classical music. *Founded* 2018 London, United Kingdom **$2.5M** last round Jan 2026
- 26 [**FreemiumPlay** FreemiumPlay is a French startup founded in 2018 and based in Bordeaux.](https://millionrounds.com/company/freemiumplay) FreemiumPlay is a French startup founded in 2018 and based in Bordeaux. *Founded* 2018 Bordeaux, France **$2.1M** last round Sept 2023
- 27 [**BGM Factory** BGM Factory is a background music library for creators and video producers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bgm-factory) BGM Factory is a background music library for creators and video producers. *Founded* 2018 Neungdong **$1.7M** last round Nov 2021
- 28 [**Audazzio** Audazzio is a media technology company based in San Antonio, Texas, founded in 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/audazzio) Audazzio is a media technology company based in San Antonio, Texas, founded in 2018. *Founded* 2018 San Antonio, United States **$1.5M** last round Jun 2023
- 29 [**UPRO** UPRO is an Education platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/upro) UPRO is an Education platform. *Founded* 2018 Beijing **$1.5M** last round Jun 2018
- 30 [**Wedio** Wedio is a European camera-sharing marketplace based in Aarhus, Denmark, founded in 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wedio) Wedio is a European camera-sharing marketplace based in Aarhus, Denmark, founded in 2018. *Founded* 2018 London, Denmark **$1.4M** last round Apr 2023
- 31 [**Perfection42** Perfection42 is a Lithuanian artificial intelligence company founded in 2018, specializing in automated workflow solutions for generating high-quality visual content.](https://millionrounds.com/company/perfection42) Perfection42 is a Lithuanian artificial intelligence company founded in 2018, specializing in automated workflow solutions for generating high-quality visual content. *Founded* 2018 Kretinga, Lithuania **$1.2M** last round Apr 2023
- 32 [**Five Vectors** A next-gen media company using a data-driven approach to build, distribute and monetize assets through 3rd party and o&o outlets.](https://millionrounds.com/company/five-vectors) A next-gen media company using a data-driven approach to build, distribute and monetize assets through 3rd party and o&o outlets. *Founded* 2018 Berlin, Germany **$1.0M** last round Oct 2019
- 33 [**Monsters Aliens Robots Zombies** Monsters Aliens Robots Zombies (MARZ) is an Emmy and VES award-winning visual effects (VFX) studio based in Toronto, Ontario.](https://millionrounds.com/company/monsters-aliens-robots-zombies) Monsters Aliens Robots Zombies (MARZ) is an Emmy and VES award-winning visual effects (VFX) studio based in Toronto, Ontario. *Founded* 2018 Toronto, Canada **$1.0M** last round Mar 2025
- 34 [**GasLab** GasLab specializes in unique and advanced gas sensor technologies for many industries including aerospace, industrial, scientific etc](https://millionrounds.com/company/gaslab) GasLab specializes in unique and advanced gas sensor technologies for many industries including aerospace, industrial, scientific etc *Founded* 2018 Netherlands **$1.0M** last round Oct 2026
- 35 [**KIT Plugins** Proprietary 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](https://millionrounds.com/company/kit-plugins) Proprietary 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* 2018 Nashville, United States **$1.0M** last round Oct 2023
- 36 [**Dublin Vinyl** Dublin Vinyl is a record manufacturer and a state-of-the-art Vinyl record pressing plant.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dublin-vinyl) Dublin Vinyl is a record manufacturer and a state-of-the-art Vinyl record pressing plant. *Founded* 2018 Dublin, Ireland **$997K** last round Oct 2022
- 37 [**WebComics** WebComics is a digital platform based in Hong Kong, founded in 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/webcomics) WebComics is a digital platform based in Hong Kong, founded in 2018. *Founded* 2018 Hong Kong SAR China **$785K** last round Apr 2019
- 38 [**EventsFrame** EventsFrame is a platform for event ticketing, ranging from single tickets to large-scale complex events.](https://millionrounds.com/company/eventsframe) EventsFrame is a platform for event ticketing, ranging from single tickets to large-scale complex events. *Founded* 2018 Bratislava **$618K** last round Dec 2021
- 39 [**Arcast** Arcast is a podcast production company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/arcast) Arcast is a podcast production company. *Founded* 2018 Cairo **$500K** last round Mar 2013
- 40 [**SMASH** SMASH launches in the film & TV industries before moving into web series, short-form content, music videos, VR, games.](https://millionrounds.com/company/smash) SMASH launches in the film & TV industries before moving into web series, short-form content, music videos, VR, games. *Founded* 2018 United Kingdom **$468K** last round Mar 2024
- 41 [**Dawei Keji** Dawei Keji is a network game developer company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dawei-keji) Dawei Keji is a network game developer company. *Founded* 2018 China **$436K** last round Aug 2018
- 42 [**Humble Angel Records** Humble Angel Records is a record label with a focus on streaming music.](https://millionrounds.com/company/humble-angel-records) Humble Angel Records is a record label with a focus on streaming music. *Founded* 2018 Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom **$435K** last round Jul 2019
- 43 [**Ugglo** Ugglo is a Swedish EdTech startup founded in 2017, based in Stockholm.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ugglo) Ugglo is a Swedish EdTech startup founded in 2017, based in Stockholm. *Founded* 2018 Stockholm, Sweden **$386K** last round Jan 2019
- 44 [**ProgramBuyer** ProgramBuyer, also known as Program Buyer Ltd, was a UK-based B2B media technology company founded in February 2016.](https://millionrounds.com/company/programbuyer) ProgramBuyer, also known as Program Buyer Ltd, was a UK-based B2B media technology company founded in February 2016. *Founded* 2018 Stroud, United Kingdom **$376K** last round Jun 2023
- 45 [**Jeeni** Jeeni is a social music platform for the musicians.](https://millionrounds.com/company/jeeni) Jeeni is a social music platform for the musicians. *Founded* 2018 Southsea **$288K** last round Jul 2020
- 46 [**IDUN Audio** IDUN audio is the leading spatial audio embedded software provider for headsets, earbuds and smart glasses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/idun-audio) IDUN audio is the leading spatial audio embedded software provider for headsets, earbuds and smart glasses. *Founded* 2018 Copenhagen, Denmark **$271K** last round Mar 2025
- 47 [**Flow Studio** Flow Studio is an IT company specialized in UX/UI design, web and mobile development services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/flow-studio) Flow Studio is an IT company specialized in UX/UI design, web and mobile development services. *Founded* 2018 Bratislava, Czechia **$250K** last round Aug 2013
- 48 [**LingoZING** LingoZING!](https://millionrounds.com/company/lingozing) LingoZING! *Founded* 2018 Wilmington, Malta **$250K** last round Mar 2022
- 49 [**Premiumguest** All-in-one SaaS to manage and promote events.](https://millionrounds.com/company/premiumguest) All-in-one SaaS to manage and promote events. *Founded* 2018 Barcelona, Spain **$214K** last round Dec 2022
- 50 [**DeFiance Media** DeFiance Media is a global broadcast network based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, founded in 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/defiance-media) DeFiance Media is a global broadcast network based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, founded in 2018. *Founded* 2018 San Juan, Puerto Rico **$200K** last round May 2022

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

**Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds

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