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Entertainment startups founded in 2021
58 entertainment startups founded in 2021 have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $1.3B between them, with the United States the most common home.
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HarbourView Equity PartnersHarbourView Equity Partners is a private equity firm invests in music and entertainment.HarbourView Equity Partners is a private equity firm invests in music and entertainment.
Founded 2021Newark, United States$500Mlast round Jun 2025 - 2
LiveKitLiveKit offers open source frameworks and a cloud platform for building voice, video, and physical AI agents.LiveKit offers open source frameworks and a cloud platform for building voice, video, and physical AI agents.
Founded 2021San Francisco, United States$145Mlast round Jan 2026 - 3
TwelveLabsTwelveLabs is a San Francisco-based artificial intelligence company founded in 2021 that specializes in video-native foundation models for human-like video understanding.TwelveLabs is a San Francisco-based artificial intelligence company founded in 2021 that specializes in video-native foundation models for human-like video understanding.
Founded 2021San Francisco, United States$100Mlast round Aug 2026 - 4
CreatorFiCreatorFi is a financial technology company that specializes in providing embedded financing solutions for digital creators.CreatorFi is a financial technology company that specializes in providing embedded financing solutions for digital creators.
Founded 2021New York, United States$85Mlast round Sept 2026 - 5
TMRW SportsTMRW Sports, founded in 2021 by golf legends Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, along with CEO Mike McCarley, is a sports technology and media company based in WinteTMRW Sports, founded in 2021 by golf legends Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, along with CEO Mike McCarley, is a sports technology and media company based in Winte
Founded 2021Winter Park, United States$83Mlast round Sept 2026 - 6
FZ SportsFZ Sports is a technology firm that connects sports fans to the information they want to see.FZ Sports is a technology firm that connects sports fans to the information they want to see.
Founded 2021Miami, United States$74Mlast round Jun 2023 - 7
SolChicksSolChicks is an Entertainment providing firm making NFT powered video game to play and earn.SolChicks is an Entertainment providing firm making NFT powered video game to play and earn.
Founded 2021Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China$60Mlast round Nov 2021 - 8
LevitMobile commerce app that allows customers to have an enjoyable and affordable shopping experienceMobile commerce app that allows customers to have an enjoyable and affordable shopping experience
Founded 2021-$47Mlast round Jun 2023 - 9
MojoMojo Financial Technologies Ltd offers embedded banking solutions for businesses and individuals.Mojo Financial Technologies Ltd offers embedded banking solutions for businesses and individuals.
Founded 2021United States$29Mlast round Sept 2022 - 10
PI CorporationWe offer comprehensive short-form Ad solutions and currently producing campaigns for beauty, fashion, lifestyle, and food sectorsWe offer comprehensive short-form Ad solutions and currently producing campaigns for beauty, fashion, lifestyle, and food sectors
Founded 2021Seoul, United States$12Mlast round Jun 2024 - 11
CreatorPlusCreatorPlus, also known as Creator+, is a Los Angeles-based entertainment startup founded in 2021 by Benjamin Grubbs and Jonathan Shambroom.CreatorPlus, also known as Creator+, is a Los Angeles-based entertainment startup founded in 2021 by Benjamin Grubbs and Jonathan Shambroom.
Founded 2021Los Angeles, United States$12Mlast round Apr 2021 - 12
Wake The TigerWake The Tiger Ltd is an innovative immersive art experience based in Bristol, United Kingdom.Wake The Tiger Ltd is an innovative immersive art experience based in Bristol, United Kingdom.
Founded 2021Bristol, United Kingdom$12Mlast round Aug 2026 - 13
ParagraphParagraph is a platform that allows creators to publish content-developed blogs and web3-native newsletters for communities.Paragraph is a platform that allows creators to publish content-developed blogs and web3-native newsletters for communities.
Founded 2021United States$10Mlast round May 2024 - 14
Arena ClubArena Club is a digital marketplace and sports card collecting platform founded in 2021.Arena Club is a digital marketplace and sports card collecting platform founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Los Angeles, United States$10Mlast round Sept 2022 - 15TVCoinsTVCoins is a free, white-label video streaming service that offers live programming and video-on-demand via an app.
TVCoins is a free, white-label video streaming service that offers live programming and video-on-demand via an app.
Founded 2021Boston, United States$10Mlast round Aug 2022 - 16
EngineEarsENGINEEARS is a Los Angeles-based vertical SaaS platform founded in 2021 by Grammy-winning audio engineer Derek “MixedByAli” Ali.ENGINEEARS is a Los Angeles-based vertical SaaS platform founded in 2021 by Grammy-winning audio engineer Derek “MixedByAli” Ali.
Founded 2021Los Angeles, United States$7.5Mlast round Feb 2024 - 17UnravelFounded 2021United Kingdom$7.0Mlast round Apr 2025
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PuckPuck is a digital media company founded in 2021 that focuses on subscription-based journalism at the intersection of power, money, and ego in the United States.Puck is a digital media company founded in 2021 that focuses on subscription-based journalism at the intersection of power, money, and ego in the United States.
Founded 2021New York, United States$7.0Mlast round Aug 2021 - 19Cosmic SingularityCosmic Singularity is a digital platform for anchors and live broadcast rooms.
Cosmic Singularity is a digital platform for anchors and live broadcast rooms.
Founded 2021Hangzhou$6.9Mlast round Mar 2024 - 20
StorygroundsStorygrounds is a digital hub designed for story lovers, providing a platform to discover and engage with a variety of webcomics.Storygrounds is a digital hub designed for story lovers, providing a platform to discover and engage with a variety of webcomics.
Founded 2021San Francisco, United States$5.5Mlast round Feb 2023 - 21
biddzBiddz is a Berlin-based MusicTech startup founded in 2021.Biddz is a Berlin-based MusicTech startup founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Berlin, Germany$4.7Mlast round Jun 2023 - 22
Aether GamesAether Games is a game development studio and publisher focused on creating immersive digital experiences that connect traditional gaming with blockchain technology.Aether Games is a game development studio and publisher focused on creating immersive digital experiences that connect traditional gaming with blockchain technology.
Founded 2021Sheridan, United States$4.5Mlast round May 2023 - 23Scapin'Scapin' is the the next generations' social communications platform.
Scapin' is the the next generations' social communications platform.
Founded 2021Stockholm, Sweden$3.4Mlast round Jul 2021 - 24
SideDoorSidedoor grows restaurant revenueSidedoor grows restaurant revenue
Founded 2021Canada$3.1Mlast round Jul 2021 - 25
Evil Genius GamesEvil Genius Games (EGG) is a tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) publisher based in San Mateo, California.Evil Genius Games (EGG) is a tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) publisher based in San Mateo, California.
Founded 2021San Mateo, United States$3.0Mlast round Feb 2026 - 26
GrillaC168 là nhà cái uy tín nhất Việt Nam, chuyên cung cấp đầy đủ game bắn cá, casino, thể thao...tốc độ nạp rút nhanh, xanh chín.C168 là nhà cái uy tín nhất Việt Nam, chuyên cung cấp đầy đủ game bắn cá, casino, thể thao...tốc độ nạp rút nhanh, xanh chín.
Founded 2021Miami Beach, United States$3.0Mlast round Jan 2023 - 27
NoteyNotey crafts music-centered apps for an engaging, gamified approach to learning instruments and vocal skills in music education.Notey crafts music-centered apps for an engaging, gamified approach to learning instruments and vocal skills in music education.
Founded 2021United States$3.0Mlast round Oct 2026 - 28
RacketRacket develops an audio recorder platform designed to share audio content on the internet.Racket develops an audio recorder platform designed to share audio content on the internet.
Founded 2021Los Angeles, United States$3.0Mlast round Nov 2021 - 29
OlynOlyn is a US-based technology company that has transformed content and film distribution by creating a global direct-to-audience solution for digital creators aOlyn is a US-based technology company that has transformed content and film distribution by creating a global direct-to-audience solution for digital creators a
Founded 2021San Jose, United States$2.8Mlast round Feb 2025 - 30
SerMorpheusSerMorpheus is an Indonesia-based Web3 enabler founded in 2021.SerMorpheus is an Indonesia-based Web3 enabler founded in 2021.
Founded 2021South Jakarta, Indonesia$2.5Mlast round Sept 2022 - 31
HUSSLUPHUSSLUP is an AI-driven professional networking platform and talent discovery marketplace based in Los Angeles.HUSSLUP is an AI-driven professional networking platform and talent discovery marketplace based in Los Angeles.
Founded 2021Los Angeles, United States$2.5Mlast round Dec 2022 - 32
WyshWysh helps its customers live their fullest lives with the knowledge of financial protection.Wysh helps its customers live their fullest lives with the knowledge of financial protection.
Founded 2021-$2.0Mlast round Jan 2020 - 33
SetmixerSetmixer is a UK-based music technology company founded by Pascal de Mul.Setmixer is a UK-based music technology company founded by Pascal de Mul.
Founded 2021London, United Kingdom$1.7Mlast round Dec 2025 - 34
ArtelizeArtelize is a Copenhagen-based tech startup founded in 2021 that operates an AI-powered platform designed for the global performing arts industry.Artelize is a Copenhagen-based tech startup founded in 2021 that operates an AI-powered platform designed for the global performing arts industry.
Founded 2021Copenhagen, Denmark$1.5Mlast round Jul 2025 - 35
DOOMSDAYXDOOMSDAYX is a creative technology studio for web3 artists and fans, focused on redefining culture on-chain.DOOMSDAYX is a creative technology studio for web3 artists and fans, focused on redefining culture on-chain.
Founded 2021Thanh Khê, United States$1.5Mlast round Jan 2022 - 36
Smobler StudiosSmobler Studios is a metaverse architecture and Web3 design agency.Smobler Studios is a metaverse architecture and Web3 design agency.
Founded 2021Canada$1.3Mlast round Dec 2022 - 37
GotivaGotiva is a technology company based in Warsaw, Poland, founded in 2021.Gotiva is a technology company based in Warsaw, Poland, founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Warsaw, Poland$1.2Mlast round Dec 2023 - 38
Hashbane InteractiveHashbane Interactive is a video game development studio based in Auckland, New Zealand, founded in 2021.Hashbane Interactive is a video game development studio based in Auckland, New Zealand, founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Auckland, New Zealand$1.2Mlast round Aug 2022 - 39
DirtMaking personal finance & financial literacy less mysterious, more human and accessible to everyone, anywhereMaking personal finance & financial literacy less mysterious, more human and accessible to everyone, anywhere
Founded 2021United States$1.2Mlast round May 2022 - 40Framedrop.aiFind highlights from lengthy videos and create short clips
Find highlights from lengthy videos and create short clips
Founded 2021Coimbra, Portugal$1.2Mlast round Dec 2022 - 41
RELICSxyzRELICSxyz is a music collectible experience utilizing full-length, complete copyright licensed, digital audio visuals.RELICSxyz is a music collectible experience utilizing full-length, complete copyright licensed, digital audio visuals.
Founded 2021Vancouver, Canada$1.1Mlast round Sept 2022 - 42
The NiftyThe Nifty is a digital platform by Nifty Metaverse Inc.The Nifty is a digital platform by Nifty Metaverse Inc.
Founded 2021New York, United States$1.1Mlast round Dec 2021 - 43
RigiRigi is a platform for creators, influencers, and celebrities to manage, grow and monetize their community and fanbase.Rigi is a platform for creators, influencers, and celebrities to manage, grow and monetize their community and fanbase.
Founded 2021India$1.1Mlast round Nov 2026 - 44
LosonnanteLosonnante audio terminals, a quiet instrument that discloses hearing through touch, enable you to explore your senses.Losonnante audio terminals, a quiet instrument that discloses hearing through touch, enable you to explore your senses.
Founded 2021Grenoble, France$977Klast round Nov 2023 - 45
BundleBundle is a women and minority-owned construction materials procurement platform aimed at addressing timeline and budget overruns in the U.S.Bundle is a women and minority-owned construction materials procurement platform aimed at addressing timeline and budget overruns in the U.S.
Founded 2021Oakland, United States$850Klast round Jun 2022 - 46
ScorestarsScorestars is an Estonian sports-tech company founded in 2020 in Tallinn by Martin Lond, Marek Kesküll, and Samuel Vard.Scorestars is an Estonian sports-tech company founded in 2020 in Tallinn by Martin Lond, Marek Kesküll, and Samuel Vard.
Founded 2021Tallinn, Estonia$793Klast round Jan 2024 - 47
Attention LabsAttention Labs is a Toronto-based technology company founded in 2021, specializing in artificial intelligence-driven audio engineering, spatial computing, and vAttention Labs is a Toronto-based technology company founded in 2021, specializing in artificial intelligence-driven audio engineering, spatial computing, and v
Founded 2021Toronto, Canada$703Klast round Dec 2024 - 48
First Coast Cultural CenterThe First Coast Cultural Center is where members of our community can create, comprehend, and engage with the arts.The First Coast Cultural Center is where members of our community can create, comprehend, and engage with the arts.
Founded 2021Jacksonville Beach, United States$500Klast round Nov 2024 - 49
HooprHoopr is India's first AI-powered music licensing platform, launched in 2021 by Gaurav Dagaonkar and Meghna Mittal.Hoopr is India's first AI-powered music licensing platform, launched in 2021 by Gaurav Dagaonkar and Meghna Mittal.
Founded 2021Mumbai, India$451Klast round Nov 2025 - 50
pikdGamified Commerce for GenZGamified Commerce for GenZ
Founded 2021-$450Klast round Mar 2017
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Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China
Bristol, United Kingdom
Berlin, Germany
Stockholm, Sweden
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South Jakarta, Indonesia
Copenhagen, Denmark
Warsaw, Poland
Auckland, New Zealand
Coimbra, Portugal
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Grenoble, France
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