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Entertainment startups founded in 2020
65 entertainment startups founded in 2020 have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $2.6B between them, with the United States the most common home.
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Sphere EntertainmentSphere Entertainment is a live entertainment and media company that offers cutting-edge technology to reimagine entertainment in the future.Sphere Entertainment is a live entertainment and media company that offers cutting-edge technology to reimagine entertainment in the future.
Founded 2020Las Vegas, United States$1.7Blast round May 2026 - 2
NothingNothing is a technology company that creates smartphones, audio products, and AI tools aimed at enhancing the lives of the next generation of creatives.Nothing is a technology company that creates smartphones, audio products, and AI tools aimed at enhancing the lives of the next generation of creatives.
Founded 2020London, United Kingdom$214Mlast round May 2026 - 3
F1 ArcadeF1® Arcade is an experiential hospitality brand that merges the excitement of Formula 1 racing with social gaming and entertainment.F1® Arcade is an experiential hospitality brand that merges the excitement of Formula 1 racing with social gaming and entertainment.
Founded 2020London, United Kingdom$131Mlast round Jul 2024 - 4
EloEloEloelo is a live social entertainment and gaming platform based in Bengaluru, India, founded in 2020.Eloelo is a live social entertainment and gaming platform based in Bengaluru, India, founded in 2020.
Founded 2020Bengaluru, India$93Mlast round Oct 2026 - 5
HighnoteHighnote is the world’s most modern card platform, purpose-built to grow customer loyalty, engagement, and revenue.Highnote is the world’s most modern card platform, purpose-built to grow customer loyalty, engagement, and revenue.
Founded 2020United States$93Mlast round Jan 2025 - 6
Astra NovaAstra Nova is pioneering the future of interactive entertainment.Astra Nova is pioneering the future of interactive entertainment.
Founded 2020Road Town, British Virgin Islands$48Mlast round Oct 2025 - 7
VizziaVizzia is a French technology startup founded in 2021 and based in Ris-Orangis, Paris.Vizzia is a French technology startup founded in 2021 and based in Ris-Orangis, Paris.
Founded 2020Paris, France$35Mlast round Feb 2026 - 8
Gardens InteractiveGardens Interactive is a remote-first game development studio based in Los Angeles, California.Gardens Interactive is a remote-first game development studio based in Los Angeles, California.
Founded 2020Los Angeles, United States$35Mlast round Oct 2026 - 9
Z LeagueZ League is a skill-based tournament platform founded in 2020, aimed at casual gamers.Z League is a skill-based tournament platform founded in 2020, aimed at casual gamers.
Founded 2020Seattle, United States$21Mlast round Jan 2026 - 10
FlymachineFlymachine is a private digital entertainment platform established in 2020.Flymachine is a private digital entertainment platform established in 2020.
Founded 2020Berkeley, United States$21Mlast round Jul 2021 - 11
100ms100ms is a technology company founded in 2020, headquartered in San Francisco, California, with a significant operational hub in Bangalore, India.100ms is a technology company founded in 2020, headquartered in San Francisco, California, with a significant operational hub in Bangalore, India.
Founded 2020San Francisco, United States$20Mlast round Mar 2022 - 12
WOMBOWOMBO is an AI-powered lip sync app that creates deepfake copies of images lip-syncing to a selection of songs.WOMBO is an AI-powered lip sync app that creates deepfake copies of images lip-syncing to a selection of songs.
Founded 2020Toronto, Canada$15Mlast round Sept 2024 - 13
AWOL VisionAWOL Vision produces 4K ultra-short-throw laser projectors, projection screens, and home cinema accessories.AWOL Vision produces 4K ultra-short-throw laser projectors, projection screens, and home cinema accessories.
Founded 2020Delray Beach, United States$15Mlast round Apr 2026 - 14
KinooKinoo develops tools to help in the development of children.Kinoo develops tools to help in the development of children.
Founded 2020Mountain View$10Mlast round Feb 2021 - 15
Genpop InteractiveGenpop Interactive is an independent game studio dedicated to creating engaging and commercially successful video games.Genpop Interactive is an independent game studio dedicated to creating engaging and commercially successful video games.
Founded 2020Los Angeles, United States$9.9Mlast round Dec 2023 - 16
SOOTSOOT is a technology startup based in New York City, founded in 2020 or 2021 by CEO Jake Harper.SOOT is a technology startup based in New York City, founded in 2020 or 2021 by CEO Jake Harper.
Founded 2020New York, United States$7.2Mlast round Jun 2024 - 17
CloudlineThe all-in-one platform, helping leisure & entertainment businesses sell more, reduce costs, and personalize experiences.The all-in-one platform, helping leisure & entertainment businesses sell more, reduce costs, and personalize experiences.
Founded 2020London, United Kingdom$6.0Mlast round Dec 2023 - 18
Stage11Stage11 is a Paris-based metaverse technology startup founded in 2020 by Jonathan Belolo and a team of co-founders.Stage11 is a Paris-based metaverse technology startup founded in 2020 by Jonathan Belolo and a team of co-founders.
Founded 2020Paris, France$5.8Mlast round Oct 2021 - 19
Cosmos VideoCosmos Video is a London-based software company founded in 2020.Cosmos Video is a London-based software company founded in 2020.
Founded 2020London, United Kingdom$5.5Mlast round Mar 2021 - 20
SamansaSamansa is a film production company that offers planning, production, and distribution of telefilms, dramas, and short series.Samansa is a film production company that offers planning, production, and distribution of telefilms, dramas, and short series.
Founded 2020Tokyo, Japan$5.0Mlast round Sept 2025 - 21
EDGE Sound ResearchEDGE Sound Research is an audio technology company founded in 2020 and based in Riverside, California.EDGE Sound Research is an audio technology company founded in 2020 and based in Riverside, California.
Founded 2020Riverside, United States$4.8Mlast round Oct 2026 - 22
BlocksportBLOCKSPORT is a Swiss-based SportsTech company that specializes in enhancing digital fan engagement for sports organizations.BLOCKSPORT is a Swiss-based SportsTech company that specializes in enhancing digital fan engagement for sports organizations.
Founded 2020Zug, Switzerland$4.2Mlast round Sept 2021 - 23
dot.LADot.LA is a digital newsroom covering L.A.'s startup and tech community.Dot.LA is a digital newsroom covering L.A.'s startup and tech community.
Founded 2020Beverly Hills$4.0Mlast round Jan 2020 - 24
JambbJambb is a Boston-based digital collectibles marketplace that specializes in comedy and entertainment.Jambb is a Boston-based digital collectibles marketplace that specializes in comedy and entertainment.
Founded 2020Springfield, United States$3.5Mlast round Oct 2021 - 25
Live Tech GamesLive Tech Games is a London-based mobile gaming company founded in 2019 or 2020 by Nathan Moore and Samuel Worsley.Live Tech Games is a London-based mobile gaming company founded in 2019 or 2020 by Nathan Moore and Samuel Worsley.
Founded 2020London, United Kingdom$3.4Mlast round Jul 2021 - 26
BilloBillo is a leading Creator Marketing Platform that specializes in User-Generated Content (UGC) video advertisements.Billo is a leading Creator Marketing Platform that specializes in User-Generated Content (UGC) video advertisements.
Founded 2020San Francisco, Lithuania$3.4Mlast round Oct 2021 - 27
Digital Fashion FrameworkDigital Fashion Framework operates a digital studio for fashion, entertainment, and gaming.Digital Fashion Framework operates a digital studio for fashion, entertainment, and gaming.
Founded 2020Saltash, United Kingdom$3.4Mlast round Sept 2025 - 28
ClearmixClearMix is a technology company based in New York, founded in 2019 or 2020.ClearMix is a technology company based in New York, founded in 2019 or 2020.
Founded 2020New York, United States$3.3Mlast round Feb 2022 - 29
FanRallyFanRally is a subscription membership enablement platform for sports and live entertainment.FanRally is a subscription membership enablement platform for sports and live entertainment.
Founded 2020Pleasanton, United States$3.0Mlast round Jun 2022 - 30
PlaskPlask is an AI-powered, cloud-based motion capture and 3D animation platform founded in 2020 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with an additional ofPlask is an AI-powered, cloud-based motion capture and 3D animation platform founded in 2020 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with an additional of
Founded 2020Los Angeles, South Korea$2.9Mlast round Oct 2021 - 31PodzPodz is a podcast discovery platform that identifies and transforms the podcast episodes into a personalized feed of animated highlights.
Podz is a podcast discovery platform that identifies and transforms the podcast episodes into a personalized feed of animated highlights.
Founded 2020New York$2.5Mlast round Feb 2021 - 32
tractrac is an artist monetization and music distribution company based in Los Angeles, California.trac is an artist monetization and music distribution company based in Los Angeles, California.
Founded 2020Santa Monica, United States$2.5Mlast round Apr 2022 - 33
LightningWorksLightningWorks is a Web3 storytelling and digital collectibles company that focuses on comics, manga, NFTs, and interactive games.LightningWorks is a Web3 storytelling and digital collectibles company that focuses on comics, manga, NFTs, and interactive games.
Founded 2020San Jose, Costa Rica$2.5Mlast round Jun 2023 - 34
PanivoxPanivox is an Editor, Player and Publishing Platform for interactive titles.Panivox is an Editor, Player and Publishing Platform for interactive titles.
Founded 2020Warwick, United Kingdom$2.2Mlast round Sept 2022 - 35
AMAKA StudioAMAKA Studio is a London-based creative marketplace and social publishing platform that connects global businesses with Africa’s top 1% of vetted creative talent.AMAKA Studio is a London-based creative marketplace and social publishing platform that connects global businesses with Africa’s top 1% of vetted creative talent.
Founded 2020London, United Kingdom$2.0Mlast round Oct 2024 - 36
MusixenMusixen is a music and entertainment platform based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2020.Musixen is a music and entertainment platform based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2020.
Founded 2020Istanbul, Türkiye$2.0Mlast round Apr 2022 - 37
BeatConnectBeatConnect is a Montreal-based software startup founded in 2020, specializing in a cloud-based multiplayer digital audio workstation (mDAW) that facilitates reBeatConnect is a Montreal-based software startup founded in 2020, specializing in a cloud-based multiplayer digital audio workstation (mDAW) that facilitates re
Founded 2020Montreal, Canada$1.7Mlast round Mar 2024 - 38
BlacktagBlacktag is a global platform for Black creators and Black culture.Blacktag is a global platform for Black creators and Black culture.
Founded 2020New York, United States$1.7Mlast round Oct 2021 - 39
TangiaTangia allows creators to engage with their audience like never before and make more money doing what they love!Tangia allows creators to engage with their audience like never before and make more money doing what they love!
Founded 2020Wilmington, United States$1.2Mlast round Sept 2022 - 40
MAIA UniverseMAIA Universe is a Swedish music-and-tech company founded in 2020, headquartered in Stockholm with an office in London.MAIA Universe is a Swedish music-and-tech company founded in 2020, headquartered in Stockholm with an office in London.
Founded 2020Stockholm, Sweden$1.1Mlast round Oct 2026 - 41Green RoomGreen Room is a music business management app to easily keep track of live shows, team members, and live event finances.
Green Room is a music business management app to easily keep track of live shows, team members, and live event finances.
Founded 2020Houston, United States$1.1Mlast round Mar 2022 - 42
TuneyTuney is an AI-powered music production platform based in Los Angeles, with an additional office in Warsaw.Tuney is an AI-powered music production platform based in Los Angeles, with an additional office in Warsaw.
Founded 2020Los Angeles, United States$1.1Mlast round Mar 2023 - 43
ChangingdayChangingday creates virtual reality games for autistic people.Changingday creates virtual reality games for autistic people.
Founded 2020Glasgow$951Klast round May 2021 - 44
Space Rock GamesSpace Rock Games is a remote game development studio based in Auckland, New Zealand, founded in 2020 by experienced professionals from the gaming industry.Space Rock Games is a remote game development studio based in Auckland, New Zealand, founded in 2020 by experienced professionals from the gaming industry.
Founded 2020Orewa, New Zealand$900Klast round Oct 2023 - 45
Maven Screen MediaMaven Screen Media is a film and television production company founded in 2020 by Celine Rattray and Trudie Styler, with operations in London and New York.Maven Screen Media is a film and television production company founded in 2020 by Celine Rattray and Trudie Styler, with operations in London and New York.
Founded 2020London, United Kingdom$810Klast round Sept 2026 - 46
OmoiOmoi is a digital manga subscription service that offers unlimited access to a wide range of legally licensed Japanese comics across various genres.Omoi is a digital manga subscription service that offers unlimited access to a wide range of legally licensed Japanese comics across various genres.
Founded 2020San Francisco, United States$665Klast round Mar 2022 - 47
OverplayOverplay Games, Inc.Overplay Games, Inc.
Founded 2020New York, United States$660Klast round Mar 2024 - 48
BeeyonderBeeyonder was a virtual travel company founded in 2020 by Brittany Palmer, aimed at making global travel accessible for individuals with disabilities and limited mobility.Beeyonder was a virtual travel company founded in 2020 by Brittany Palmer, aimed at making global travel accessible for individuals with disabilities and limited mobility.
Founded 2020Boston, United States$653Klast round Mar 2023 - 49
SongloriousSonglorious is a custom music company that specializes in creating personalized songs for both individuals and businesses.Songlorious is a custom music company that specializes in creating personalized songs for both individuals and businesses.
Founded 2020New York, United States$500Klast round Oct 2021 - 50
STREAMZStreamz is a subscription-based video streaming platform that provides local and international TV series and films in the flemish language.Streamz is a subscription-based video streaming platform that provides local and international TV series and films in the flemish language.
Founded 2020United States$500Klast round Apr 2015
Las Vegas, United States
London, United Kingdom
Bengaluru, India
Road Town, British Virgin Islands
Paris, France
Toronto, Canada
Tokyo, Japan
Zug, Switzerland
San Francisco, Lithuania
Los Angeles, South Korea
San Jose, Costa Rica
Istanbul, Türkiye
Stockholm, Sweden
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