# Top 50 Entertainment Startups Founded in 2020 by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded entertainment startups founded in 2020, ranked by total funding raised: $2.6B combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/entertainment-startups-founded-2020 (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Sphere Entertainment** Sphere Entertainment is a live entertainment and media company that offers cutting-edge technology to reimagine entertainment in the future.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sphere-entertainment) Sphere Entertainment is a live entertainment and media company that offers cutting-edge technology to reimagine entertainment in the future. *Founded* 2020 Las Vegas, United States **$1.7B** last round May 2026
- 2 [**Nothing** Nothing is a technology company that creates smartphones, audio products, and AI tools aimed at enhancing the lives of the next generation of creatives.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nothing) 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* 2020 London, United Kingdom **$214M** last round May 2026
- 3 [**F1 Arcade** F1® Arcade is an experiential hospitality brand that merges the excitement of Formula 1 racing with social gaming and entertainment.](https://millionrounds.com/company/f1-arcade) F1® Arcade is an experiential hospitality brand that merges the excitement of Formula 1 racing with social gaming and entertainment. *Founded* 2020 London, United Kingdom **$131M** last round Jul 2024
- 4 [**EloElo** Eloelo is a live social entertainment and gaming platform based in Bengaluru, India, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/eloelo) Eloelo is a live social entertainment and gaming platform based in Bengaluru, India, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 Bengaluru, India **$93M** last round Oct 2026
- 5 [**Highnote** Highnote is the world’s most modern card platform, purpose-built to grow customer loyalty, engagement, and revenue.](https://millionrounds.com/company/highnote) Highnote is the world’s most modern card platform, purpose-built to grow customer loyalty, engagement, and revenue. *Founded* 2020 United States **$93M** last round Jan 2025
- 6 [**Astra Nova** Astra Nova is pioneering the future of interactive entertainment.](https://millionrounds.com/company/astra-nova) Astra Nova is pioneering the future of interactive entertainment. *Founded* 2020 Road Town, British Virgin Islands **$48M** last round Oct 2025
- 7 [**Vizzia** Vizzia is a French technology startup founded in 2021 and based in Ris-Orangis, Paris.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vizzia) Vizzia is a French technology startup founded in 2021 and based in Ris-Orangis, Paris. *Founded* 2020 Paris, France **$35M** last round Feb 2026
- 8 [**Gardens Interactive** Gardens Interactive is a remote-first game development studio based in Los Angeles, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gardens-interactive) Gardens Interactive is a remote-first game development studio based in Los Angeles, California. *Founded* 2020 Los Angeles, United States **$35M** last round Oct 2026
- 9 [**Z League** Z League is a skill-based tournament platform founded in 2020, aimed at casual gamers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/z-league) Z League is a skill-based tournament platform founded in 2020, aimed at casual gamers. *Founded* 2020 Seattle, United States **$21M** last round Jan 2026
- 10 [**Flymachine** Flymachine is a private digital entertainment platform established in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/flymachine) Flymachine is a private digital entertainment platform established in 2020. *Founded* 2020 Berkeley, United States **$21M** last round Jul 2021
- 11 [**100ms** 100ms is a technology company founded in 2020, headquartered in San Francisco, California, with a significant operational hub in Bangalore, India.](https://millionrounds.com/company/100ms) 100ms is a technology company founded in 2020, headquartered in San Francisco, California, with a significant operational hub in Bangalore, India. *Founded* 2020 San Francisco, United States **$20M** last round Mar 2022
- 12 [**WOMBO** WOMBO is an AI-powered lip sync app that creates deepfake copies of images lip-syncing to a selection of songs.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wombo) WOMBO is an AI-powered lip sync app that creates deepfake copies of images lip-syncing to a selection of songs. *Founded* 2020 Toronto, Canada **$15M** last round Sept 2024
- 13 [**AWOL Vision** AWOL Vision produces 4K ultra-short-throw laser projectors, projection screens, and home cinema accessories.](https://millionrounds.com/company/awol-vision) AWOL Vision produces 4K ultra-short-throw laser projectors, projection screens, and home cinema accessories. *Founded* 2020 Delray Beach, United States **$15M** last round Apr 2026
- 14 [**Kinoo** Kinoo develops tools to help in the development of children.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kinoo) Kinoo develops tools to help in the development of children. *Founded* 2020 Mountain View **$10M** last round Feb 2021
- 15 [**Genpop Interactive** Genpop Interactive is an independent game studio dedicated to creating engaging and commercially successful video games.](https://millionrounds.com/company/genpop-interactive) Genpop Interactive is an independent game studio dedicated to creating engaging and commercially successful video games. *Founded* 2020 Los Angeles, United States **$9.9M** last round Dec 2023
- 16 [**SOOT** SOOT is a technology startup based in New York City, founded in 2020 or 2021 by CEO Jake Harper.](https://millionrounds.com/company/soot) SOOT is a technology startup based in New York City, founded in 2020 or 2021 by CEO Jake Harper. *Founded* 2020 New York, United States **$7.2M** last round Jun 2024
- 17 [**Cloudline** The all-in-one platform, helping leisure & entertainment businesses sell more, reduce costs, and personalize experiences.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cloudline) The all-in-one platform, helping leisure & entertainment businesses sell more, reduce costs, and personalize experiences. *Founded* 2020 London, United Kingdom **$6.0M** last round Dec 2023
- 18 [**Stage11** Stage11 is a Paris-based metaverse technology startup founded in 2020 by Jonathan Belolo and a team of co-founders.](https://millionrounds.com/company/stage11) Stage11 is a Paris-based metaverse technology startup founded in 2020 by Jonathan Belolo and a team of co-founders. *Founded* 2020 Paris, France **$5.8M** last round Oct 2021
- 19 [**Cosmos Video** Cosmos Video is a London-based software company founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cosmos-video) Cosmos Video is a London-based software company founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 London, United Kingdom **$5.5M** last round Mar 2021
- 20 [**Samansa** Samansa is a film production company that offers planning, production, and distribution of telefilms, dramas, and short series.](https://millionrounds.com/company/samansa) Samansa is a film production company that offers planning, production, and distribution of telefilms, dramas, and short series. *Founded* 2020 Tokyo, Japan **$5.0M** last round Sept 2025
- 21 [**EDGE Sound Research** EDGE Sound Research is an audio technology company founded in 2020 and based in Riverside, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/edge-sound-research) EDGE Sound Research is an audio technology company founded in 2020 and based in Riverside, California. *Founded* 2020 Riverside, United States **$4.8M** last round Oct 2026
- 22 [**Blocksport** BLOCKSPORT is a Swiss-based SportsTech company that specializes in enhancing digital fan engagement for sports organizations.](https://millionrounds.com/company/blocksport) BLOCKSPORT is a Swiss-based SportsTech company that specializes in enhancing digital fan engagement for sports organizations. *Founded* 2020 Zug, Switzerland **$4.2M** last round Sept 2021
- 23 [**dot.LA** Dot.LA is a digital newsroom covering L.A.'s startup and tech community.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dot-la) Dot.LA is a digital newsroom covering L.A.'s startup and tech community. *Founded* 2020 Beverly Hills **$4.0M** last round Jan 2020
- 24 [**Jambb** Jambb is a Boston-based digital collectibles marketplace that specializes in comedy and entertainment.](https://millionrounds.com/company/jambb) Jambb is a Boston-based digital collectibles marketplace that specializes in comedy and entertainment. *Founded* 2020 Springfield, United States **$3.5M** last round Oct 2021
- 25 [**Live Tech Games** Live Tech Games is a London-based mobile gaming company founded in 2019 or 2020 by Nathan Moore and Samuel Worsley.](https://millionrounds.com/company/live-tech-games) Live Tech Games is a London-based mobile gaming company founded in 2019 or 2020 by Nathan Moore and Samuel Worsley. *Founded* 2020 London, United Kingdom **$3.4M** last round Jul 2021
- 26 [**Billo** Billo is a leading Creator Marketing Platform that specializes in User-Generated Content (UGC) video advertisements.](https://millionrounds.com/company/billo) Billo is a leading Creator Marketing Platform that specializes in User-Generated Content (UGC) video advertisements. *Founded* 2020 San Francisco, Lithuania **$3.4M** last round Oct 2021
- 27 [**Digital Fashion Framework** Digital Fashion Framework operates a digital studio for fashion, entertainment, and gaming.](https://millionrounds.com/company/digital-fashion-framework) Digital Fashion Framework operates a digital studio for fashion, entertainment, and gaming. *Founded* 2020 Saltash, United Kingdom **$3.4M** last round Sept 2025
- 28 [**Clearmix** ClearMix is a technology company based in New York, founded in 2019 or 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/clearmix) ClearMix is a technology company based in New York, founded in 2019 or 2020. *Founded* 2020 New York, United States **$3.3M** last round Feb 2022
- 29 [**FanRally** FanRally is a subscription membership enablement platform for sports and live entertainment.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fanrally) FanRally is a subscription membership enablement platform for sports and live entertainment. *Founded* 2020 Pleasanton, United States **$3.0M** last round Jun 2022
- 30 [**Plask** Plask 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](https://millionrounds.com/company/plask) Plask 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* 2020 Los Angeles, South Korea **$2.9M** last round Oct 2021
- 31 [**Podz** Podz is a podcast discovery platform that identifies and transforms the podcast episodes into a personalized feed of animated highlights.](https://millionrounds.com/company/podz) Podz is a podcast discovery platform that identifies and transforms the podcast episodes into a personalized feed of animated highlights. *Founded* 2020 New York **$2.5M** last round Feb 2021
- 32 [**trac** trac is an artist monetization and music distribution company based in Los Angeles, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/trac) trac is an artist monetization and music distribution company based in Los Angeles, California. *Founded* 2020 Santa Monica, United States **$2.5M** last round Apr 2022
- 33 [**LightningWorks** LightningWorks is a Web3 storytelling and digital collectibles company that focuses on comics, manga, NFTs, and interactive games.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lightningworks) LightningWorks is a Web3 storytelling and digital collectibles company that focuses on comics, manga, NFTs, and interactive games. *Founded* 2020 San Jose, Costa Rica **$2.5M** last round Jun 2023
- 34 [**Panivox** Panivox is an Editor, Player and Publishing Platform for interactive titles.](https://millionrounds.com/company/panivox) Panivox is an Editor, Player and Publishing Platform for interactive titles. *Founded* 2020 Warwick, United Kingdom **$2.2M** last round Sept 2022
- 35 [**AMAKA Studio** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/amaka-studio) 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* 2020 London, United Kingdom **$2.0M** last round Oct 2024
- 36 [**Musixen** Musixen is a music and entertainment platform based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/musixen) Musixen is a music and entertainment platform based in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 Istanbul, Türkiye **$2.0M** last round Apr 2022
- 37 [**BeatConnect** BeatConnect is a Montreal-based software startup founded in 2020, specializing in a cloud-based multiplayer digital audio workstation (mDAW) that facilitates re](https://millionrounds.com/company/beatconnect) BeatConnect is a Montreal-based software startup founded in 2020, specializing in a cloud-based multiplayer digital audio workstation (mDAW) that facilitates re *Founded* 2020 Montreal, Canada **$1.7M** last round Mar 2024
- 38 [**Blacktag** Blacktag is a global platform for Black creators and Black culture.](https://millionrounds.com/company/blacktag) Blacktag is a global platform for Black creators and Black culture. *Founded* 2020 New York, United States **$1.7M** last round Oct 2021
- 39 [**Tangia** Tangia allows creators to engage with their audience like never before and make more money doing what they love!](https://millionrounds.com/company/tangia) Tangia allows creators to engage with their audience like never before and make more money doing what they love! *Founded* 2020 Wilmington, United States **$1.2M** last round Sept 2022
- 40 [**MAIA Universe** MAIA Universe is a Swedish music-and-tech company founded in 2020, headquartered in Stockholm with an office in London.](https://millionrounds.com/company/maia-universe) MAIA Universe is a Swedish music-and-tech company founded in 2020, headquartered in Stockholm with an office in London. *Founded* 2020 Stockholm, Sweden **$1.1M** last round Oct 2026
- 41 [**Green Room** Green Room is a music business management app to easily keep track of live shows, team members, and live event finances.](https://millionrounds.com/company/green-room) Green Room is a music business management app to easily keep track of live shows, team members, and live event finances. *Founded* 2020 Houston, United States **$1.1M** last round Mar 2022
- 42 [**Tuney** Tuney is an AI-powered music production platform based in Los Angeles, with an additional office in Warsaw.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tuney) Tuney is an AI-powered music production platform based in Los Angeles, with an additional office in Warsaw. *Founded* 2020 Los Angeles, United States **$1.1M** last round Mar 2023
- 43 [**Changingday** Changingday creates virtual reality games for autistic people.](https://millionrounds.com/company/changingday) Changingday creates virtual reality games for autistic people. *Founded* 2020 Glasgow **$951K** last round May 2021
- 44 [**Space Rock Games** Space Rock Games is a remote game development studio based in Auckland, New Zealand, founded in 2020 by experienced professionals from the gaming industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/space-rock-games) 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* 2020 Orewa, New Zealand **$900K** last round Oct 2023
- 45 [**Maven Screen Media** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/maven-screen-media) 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* 2020 London, United Kingdom **$810K** last round Sept 2026
- 46 [**Omoi** Omoi is a digital manga subscription service that offers unlimited access to a wide range of legally licensed Japanese comics across various genres.](https://millionrounds.com/company/omoi) Omoi is a digital manga subscription service that offers unlimited access to a wide range of legally licensed Japanese comics across various genres. *Founded* 2020 San Francisco, United States **$665K** last round Mar 2022
- 47 [**Overplay** Overplay Games, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/overplay) Overplay Games, Inc. *Founded* 2020 New York, United States **$660K** last round Mar 2024
- 48 [**Beeyonder** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/beeyonder) 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* 2020 Boston, United States **$653K** last round Mar 2023
- 49 [**Songlorious** Songlorious is a custom music company that specializes in creating personalized songs for both individuals and businesses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/songlorious) Songlorious is a custom music company that specializes in creating personalized songs for both individuals and businesses. *Founded* 2020 New York, United States **$500K** last round Oct 2021
- 50 [**STREAMZ** Streamz is a subscription-based video streaming platform that provides local and international TV series and films in the flemish language.](https://millionrounds.com/company/streamz) Streamz is a subscription-based video streaming platform that provides local and international TV series and films in the flemish language. *Founded* 2020 United States **$500K** last round Apr 2015

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

**Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds

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