# Top 50 Entertainment Startups Founded in 2021 by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded entertainment startups founded in 2021, ranked by total funding raised: $1.3B combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/entertainment-startups-founded-2021 (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**HarbourView Equity Partners** HarbourView Equity Partners is a private equity firm invests in music and entertainment.](https://millionrounds.com/company/harbourview-equity-partners) HarbourView Equity Partners is a private equity firm invests in music and entertainment. *Founded* 2021 Newark, United States **$500M** last round Jun 2025
- 2 [**LiveKit** LiveKit offers open source frameworks and a cloud platform for building voice, video, and physical AI agents.](https://millionrounds.com/company/livekit) LiveKit offers open source frameworks and a cloud platform for building voice, video, and physical AI agents. *Founded* 2021 San Francisco, United States **$145M** last round Jan 2026
- 3 [**TwelveLabs** TwelveLabs is a San Francisco-based artificial intelligence company founded in 2021 that specializes in video-native foundation models for human-like video understanding.](https://millionrounds.com/company/twelvelabs) 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* 2021 San Francisco, United States **$100M** last round Aug 2026
- 4 [**CreatorFi** CreatorFi is a financial technology company that specializes in providing embedded financing solutions for digital creators.](https://millionrounds.com/company/creatorfi) CreatorFi is a financial technology company that specializes in providing embedded financing solutions for digital creators. *Founded* 2021 New York, United States **$85M** last round Sept 2026
- 5 [**TMRW Sports** TMRW 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](https://millionrounds.com/company/tmrw-sports) TMRW 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* 2021 Winter Park, United States **$83M** last round Sept 2026
- 6 [**FZ Sports** FZ Sports is a technology firm that connects sports fans to the information they want to see.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fz-sports) FZ Sports is a technology firm that connects sports fans to the information they want to see. *Founded* 2021 Miami, United States **$74M** last round Jun 2023
- 7 [**SolChicks** SolChicks is an Entertainment providing firm making NFT powered video game to play and earn.](https://millionrounds.com/company/solchicks) SolChicks is an Entertainment providing firm making NFT powered video game to play and earn. *Founded* 2021 Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China **$60M** last round Nov 2021
- 8 [**Levit** Mobile commerce app that allows customers to have an enjoyable and affordable shopping experience](https://millionrounds.com/company/levit) Mobile commerce app that allows customers to have an enjoyable and affordable shopping experience *Founded* 2021 - **$47M** last round Jun 2023
- 9 [**Mojo** Mojo Financial Technologies Ltd offers embedded banking solutions for businesses and individuals.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mojo) Mojo Financial Technologies Ltd offers embedded banking solutions for businesses and individuals. *Founded* 2021 United States **$29M** last round Sept 2022
- 10 [**PI Corporation** We offer comprehensive short-form Ad solutions and currently producing campaigns for beauty, fashion, lifestyle, and food sectors](https://millionrounds.com/company/pi-corporation) We offer comprehensive short-form Ad solutions and currently producing campaigns for beauty, fashion, lifestyle, and food sectors *Founded* 2021 Seoul, United States **$12M** last round Jun 2024
- 11 [**CreatorPlus** CreatorPlus, also known as Creator+, is a Los Angeles-based entertainment startup founded in 2021 by Benjamin Grubbs and Jonathan Shambroom.](https://millionrounds.com/company/creatorplus) CreatorPlus, also known as Creator+, is a Los Angeles-based entertainment startup founded in 2021 by Benjamin Grubbs and Jonathan Shambroom. *Founded* 2021 Los Angeles, United States **$12M** last round Apr 2021
- 12 [**Wake The Tiger** Wake The Tiger Ltd is an innovative immersive art experience based in Bristol, United Kingdom.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wake-the-tiger) Wake The Tiger Ltd is an innovative immersive art experience based in Bristol, United Kingdom. *Founded* 2021 Bristol, United Kingdom **$12M** last round Aug 2026
- 13 [**Paragraph** Paragraph is a platform that allows creators to publish content-developed blogs and web3-native newsletters for communities.](https://millionrounds.com/company/paragraph) Paragraph is a platform that allows creators to publish content-developed blogs and web3-native newsletters for communities. *Founded* 2021 United States **$10M** last round May 2024
- 14 [**Arena Club** Arena Club is a digital marketplace and sports card collecting platform founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/arena-club) Arena Club is a digital marketplace and sports card collecting platform founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Los Angeles, United States **$10M** last round Sept 2022
- 15 [**TVCoins** TVCoins is a free, white-label video streaming service that offers live programming and video-on-demand via an app.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tvcoins) TVCoins is a free, white-label video streaming service that offers live programming and video-on-demand via an app. *Founded* 2021 Boston, United States **$10M** last round Aug 2022
- 16 [**EngineEars** ENGINEEARS is a Los Angeles-based vertical SaaS platform founded in 2021 by Grammy-winning audio engineer Derek “MixedByAli” Ali.](https://millionrounds.com/company/engineears) ENGINEEARS is a Los Angeles-based vertical SaaS platform founded in 2021 by Grammy-winning audio engineer Derek “MixedByAli” Ali. *Founded* 2021 Los Angeles, United States **$7.5M** last round Feb 2024
- 17 [**Unravel**](https://millionrounds.com/company/unravel) *Founded* 2021 United Kingdom **$7.0M** last round Apr 2025
- 18 [**Puck** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/puck) 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* 2021 New York, United States **$7.0M** last round Aug 2021
- 19 [**Cosmic Singularity** Cosmic Singularity is a digital platform for anchors and live broadcast rooms.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cosmic-singularity) Cosmic Singularity is a digital platform for anchors and live broadcast rooms. *Founded* 2021 Hangzhou **$6.9M** last round Mar 2024
- 20 [**Storygrounds** Storygrounds is a digital hub designed for story lovers, providing a platform to discover and engage with a variety of webcomics.](https://millionrounds.com/company/storygrounds) Storygrounds is a digital hub designed for story lovers, providing a platform to discover and engage with a variety of webcomics. *Founded* 2021 San Francisco, United States **$5.5M** last round Feb 2023
- 21 [**biddz** Biddz is a Berlin-based MusicTech startup founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/biddz) Biddz is a Berlin-based MusicTech startup founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Berlin, Germany **$4.7M** last round Jun 2023
- 22 [**Aether Games** Aether Games is a game development studio and publisher focused on creating immersive digital experiences that connect traditional gaming with blockchain technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aether-games) Aether Games is a game development studio and publisher focused on creating immersive digital experiences that connect traditional gaming with blockchain technology. *Founded* 2021 Sheridan, United States **$4.5M** last round May 2023
- 23 [**Scapin'** Scapin' is the the next generations' social communications platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/scapin) Scapin' is the the next generations' social communications platform. *Founded* 2021 Stockholm, Sweden **$3.4M** last round Jul 2021
- 24 [**SideDoor** Sidedoor grows restaurant revenue](https://millionrounds.com/company/sidedoor) Sidedoor grows restaurant revenue *Founded* 2021 Canada **$3.1M** last round Jul 2021
- 25 [**Evil Genius Games** Evil Genius Games (EGG) is a tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) publisher based in San Mateo, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/evil-genius-games) Evil Genius Games (EGG) is a tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) publisher based in San Mateo, California. *Founded* 2021 San Mateo, United States **$3.0M** last round Feb 2026
- 26 [**Grilla** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/grilla) 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* 2021 Miami Beach, United States **$3.0M** last round Jan 2023
- 27 [**Notey** Notey crafts music-centered apps for an engaging, gamified approach to learning instruments and vocal skills in music education.](https://millionrounds.com/company/notey) Notey crafts music-centered apps for an engaging, gamified approach to learning instruments and vocal skills in music education. *Founded* 2021 United States **$3.0M** last round Oct 2026
- 28 [**Racket** Racket develops an audio recorder platform designed to share audio content on the internet.](https://millionrounds.com/company/racket) Racket develops an audio recorder platform designed to share audio content on the internet. *Founded* 2021 Los Angeles, United States **$3.0M** last round Nov 2021
- 29 [**Olyn** Olyn 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](https://millionrounds.com/company/olyn) Olyn 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* 2021 San Jose, United States **$2.8M** last round Feb 2025
- 30 [**SerMorpheus** SerMorpheus is an Indonesia-based Web3 enabler founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sermorpheus) SerMorpheus is an Indonesia-based Web3 enabler founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 South Jakarta, Indonesia **$2.5M** last round Sept 2022
- 31 [**HUSSLUP** HUSSLUP is an AI-driven professional networking platform and talent discovery marketplace based in Los Angeles.](https://millionrounds.com/company/husslup) HUSSLUP is an AI-driven professional networking platform and talent discovery marketplace based in Los Angeles. *Founded* 2021 Los Angeles, United States **$2.5M** last round Dec 2022
- 32 [**Wysh** Wysh helps its customers live their fullest lives with the knowledge of financial protection.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wysh) Wysh helps its customers live their fullest lives with the knowledge of financial protection. *Founded* 2021 - **$2.0M** last round Jan 2020
- 33 [**Setmixer** Setmixer is a UK-based music technology company founded by Pascal de Mul.](https://millionrounds.com/company/setmixer) Setmixer is a UK-based music technology company founded by Pascal de Mul. *Founded* 2021 London, United Kingdom **$1.7M** last round Dec 2025
- 34 [**Artelize** Artelize is a Copenhagen-based tech startup founded in 2021 that operates an AI-powered platform designed for the global performing arts industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/artelize) Artelize is a Copenhagen-based tech startup founded in 2021 that operates an AI-powered platform designed for the global performing arts industry. *Founded* 2021 Copenhagen, Denmark **$1.5M** last round Jul 2025
- 35 [**DOOMSDAYX** DOOMSDAYX is a creative technology studio for web3 artists and fans, focused on redefining culture on-chain.](https://millionrounds.com/company/doomsdayx) DOOMSDAYX is a creative technology studio for web3 artists and fans, focused on redefining culture on-chain. *Founded* 2021 Thanh Khê, United States **$1.5M** last round Jan 2022
- 36 [**Smobler Studios** Smobler Studios is a metaverse architecture and Web3 design agency.](https://millionrounds.com/company/smobler-studios) Smobler Studios is a metaverse architecture and Web3 design agency. *Founded* 2021 Canada **$1.3M** last round Dec 2022
- 37 [**Gotiva** Gotiva is a technology company based in Warsaw, Poland, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gotiva) Gotiva is a technology company based in Warsaw, Poland, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Warsaw, Poland **$1.2M** last round Dec 2023
- 38 [**Hashbane Interactive** Hashbane Interactive is a video game development studio based in Auckland, New Zealand, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hashbane-interactive) Hashbane Interactive is a video game development studio based in Auckland, New Zealand, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Auckland, New Zealand **$1.2M** last round Aug 2022
- 39 [**Dirt** Making personal finance & financial literacy less mysterious, more human and accessible to everyone, anywhere](https://millionrounds.com/company/dirt) Making personal finance & financial literacy less mysterious, more human and accessible to everyone, anywhere *Founded* 2021 United States **$1.2M** last round May 2022
- 40 [**Framedrop.ai** Find highlights from lengthy videos and create short clips](https://millionrounds.com/company/framedrop-ai) Find highlights from lengthy videos and create short clips *Founded* 2021 Coimbra, Portugal **$1.2M** last round Dec 2022
- 41 [**RELICSxyz** RELICSxyz is a music collectible experience utilizing full-length, complete copyright licensed, digital audio visuals.](https://millionrounds.com/company/relicsxyz) RELICSxyz is a music collectible experience utilizing full-length, complete copyright licensed, digital audio visuals. *Founded* 2021 Vancouver, Canada **$1.1M** last round Sept 2022
- 42 [**The Nifty** The Nifty is a digital platform by Nifty Metaverse Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-nifty) The Nifty is a digital platform by Nifty Metaverse Inc. *Founded* 2021 New York, United States **$1.1M** last round Dec 2021
- 43 [**Rigi** Rigi is a platform for creators, influencers, and celebrities to manage, grow and monetize their community and fanbase.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rigi) Rigi is a platform for creators, influencers, and celebrities to manage, grow and monetize their community and fanbase. *Founded* 2021 India **$1.1M** last round Nov 2026
- 44 [**Losonnante** Losonnante audio terminals, a quiet instrument that discloses hearing through touch, enable you to explore your senses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/losonnante) Losonnante audio terminals, a quiet instrument that discloses hearing through touch, enable you to explore your senses. *Founded* 2021 Grenoble, France **$977K** last round Nov 2023
- 45 [**Bundle** Bundle is a women and minority-owned construction materials procurement platform aimed at addressing timeline and budget overruns in the U.S.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bundle) Bundle is a women and minority-owned construction materials procurement platform aimed at addressing timeline and budget overruns in the U.S. *Founded* 2021 Oakland, United States **$850K** last round Jun 2022
- 46 [**Scorestars** Scorestars is an Estonian sports-tech company founded in 2020 in Tallinn by Martin Lond, Marek Kesküll, and Samuel Vard.](https://millionrounds.com/company/scorestars) Scorestars is an Estonian sports-tech company founded in 2020 in Tallinn by Martin Lond, Marek Kesküll, and Samuel Vard. *Founded* 2021 Tallinn, Estonia **$793K** last round Jan 2024
- 47 [**Attention Labs** Attention Labs is a Toronto-based technology company founded in 2021, specializing in artificial intelligence-driven audio engineering, spatial computing, and v](https://millionrounds.com/company/attention-labs) Attention Labs is a Toronto-based technology company founded in 2021, specializing in artificial intelligence-driven audio engineering, spatial computing, and v *Founded* 2021 Toronto, Canada **$703K** last round Dec 2024
- 48 [**First Coast Cultural Center** The First Coast Cultural Center is where members of our community can create, comprehend, and engage with the arts.](https://millionrounds.com/company/first-coast-cultural-center) The First Coast Cultural Center is where members of our community can create, comprehend, and engage with the arts. *Founded* 2021 Jacksonville Beach, United States **$500K** last round Nov 2024
- 49 [**Hoopr** Hoopr is India's first AI-powered music licensing platform, launched in 2021 by Gaurav Dagaonkar and Meghna Mittal.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hoopr) Hoopr is India's first AI-powered music licensing platform, launched in 2021 by Gaurav Dagaonkar and Meghna Mittal. *Founded* 2021 Mumbai, India **$451K** last round Nov 2025
- 50 [**pikd** Gamified Commerce for GenZ](https://millionrounds.com/company/pikd) Gamified Commerce for GenZ *Founded* 2021 - **$450K** last round Mar 2017

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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