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Entertainment startups in New York

51 entertainment startups in New York have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $1.7B between them.

$1.7Braised by these 50
51on our record in all
Litmus Musicraised the most
  1. 1Litmus MusicLitmus Music is primarily concerned with acquiring and managing music rights.

    Litmus Music is primarily concerned with acquiring and managing music rights.

    Founded 2022New York, United States$500Mlast round Aug 2022
  2. 2DuettiDuetti is a music-financial technology platform founded in 2022 and based in New York, with additional offices in Los Angeles, Miami, and London.

    Duetti is a music-financial technology platform founded in 2022 and based in New York, with additional offices in Los Angeles, Miami, and London.

    Founded 2022New York, United States$384Mlast round Feb 2026
  3. 3TickPickTickPick is a prominent secondary ticket marketplace based in New York, founded in 2011 by Brett Goldberg and Chris O'Brien.

    TickPick is a prominent secondary ticket marketplace based in New York, founded in 2011 by Brett Goldberg and Chris O'Brien.

    Founded 2011New York, United States$290Mlast round Aug 2024
  4. 4UnitedMastersUnitedMasters is a digital music distribution platform based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in November 2017 by Steve Stoute.

    UnitedMasters is a digital music distribution platform based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in November 2017 by Steve Stoute.

    Founded 2017New York, United States$120Mlast round Oct 2021
  5. 5Terapin StudiosTerapin Studios brings entertainment through multiple mediums including webtoons, games, music, streaming, and provides unique content through its own IP.

    Terapin Studios brings entertainment through multiple mediums including webtoons, games, music, streaming, and provides unique content through its own IP.

    Founded 2017New York, United States$93Mlast round Aug 2022
  6. 6CreatorFiCreatorFi 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
  7. 7Major League GamingMajor League Gaming (MLG) is a leading professional esports organization based in New York City, founded in 2002 by Sundance DiGiovanni and Mike Sepso.

    Major League Gaming (MLG) is a leading professional esports organization based in New York City, founded in 2002 by Sundance DiGiovanni and Mike Sepso.

    Founded 2002New York, United States$69Mlast round Mar 2012
  8. 8TouchTunes Interactive NetworksTouchTunes Networks is an entertainment platform providing end-to-end solutions including hardware, software and network operations.

    TouchTunes Networks is an entertainment platform providing end-to-end solutions including hardware, software and network operations.

    Founded 1990New York, United States$45Mlast round Aug 2011
  9. 9RoonRoon Labs is a premium software company based in Westchester County, New York, specializing in digital music management and playback.

    Roon Labs is a premium software company based in Westchester County, New York, specializing in digital music management and playback.

    Founded 2022New York, United States$15Mlast round Nov 2024
  10. 10GlobalComixGlobalComix is a digital comics publishing and distribution platform founded in 2017 by Christopher Carter, who serves as CEO.

    GlobalComix is a digital comics publishing and distribution platform founded in 2017 by Christopher Carter, who serves as CEO.

    Founded 2017New York, United States$13Mlast round Mar 2026
  11. 11WorldWide BiggiesWorldwide Biggies is a digital entertainment studio founded in 2005 and based in New York, with additional offices in Los Angeles.

    Worldwide Biggies is a digital entertainment studio founded in 2005 and based in New York, with additional offices in Los Angeles.

    Founded 2005New York, United States$10Mlast round May 2009
  12. 12Mass AppealMass Appeal is a media and content company based in New York City, dedicated to documenting and advancing urban culture, particularly Hip Hop.

    Mass Appeal is a media and content company based in New York City, dedicated to documenting and advancing urban culture, particularly Hip Hop.

    Founded 1996New York, United States$7.2Mlast round Mar 2017
  13. 13SOOTSOOT 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
  14. 14PuckPuck 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
  15. 15SuperNFTSuperNFT is the developer of virtual event platform intended to organize decentralized music festivals and events.

    SuperNFT is the developer of virtual event platform intended to organize decentralized music festivals and events.

    Founded 2022New York, United States$7.0Mlast round Jul 2022
  16. 16FandorFandor is a curated streaming service that focuses on independent, international, documentary, and classic films.

    Fandor is a curated streaming service that focuses on independent, international, documentary, and classic films.

    Founded 2009New York, United States$7.0Mlast round Nov 2015
  17. 17turntable.fmTurntable is a New York-based social music discovery platform that enables people to build and execute collaborative DJs and live music streams.

    Turntable is a New York-based social music discovery platform that enables people to build and execute collaborative DJs and live music streams.

    Founded 2011New York, United States$7.0Mlast round Mar 2023
  18. 18PopdustPopdust is a New York-based digital media company that focuses on pop music and entertainment.

    Popdust is a New York-based digital media company that focuses on pop music and entertainment.

    Founded 2010New York, United States$5.5Mlast round Jun 2012
  19. 19Notes.fmMusic Royalties, Simplified.

    Music Royalties, Simplified.

    Founded 2024New York, United States$5.0Mlast round Sept 2026
  20. 20ModeliniaModelinia is a community that connects women to fashion and beauty through the eyes and lives of the world's top Supermodels.

    Modelinia is a community that connects women to fashion and beauty through the eyes and lives of the world's top Supermodels.

    Founded 2009New York, United States$5.0Mlast round Apr 2008
  21. 21ComixologyComixology delivers a cloud-based digital comics platform that enables users to discover, buy, and read comics.

    Comixology delivers a cloud-based digital comics platform that enables users to discover, buy, and read comics.

    Founded 2007New York, United States$3.5Mlast round Jun 2013
  22. 22ClearmixClearMix 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
  23. 23BidKindBidKind is a for-profit, multi-cultural Internet company that raises funds for nonprofit organizations through interactive charity auctions with celebrities, pr

    BidKind is a for-profit, multi-cultural Internet company that raises funds for nonprofit organizations through interactive charity auctions with celebrities, pr

    Founded 2013New York, United States$3.0Mlast round Feb 2014
  24. 24PlayPlay is a collaborative technology company based in New York City, specializing in mobile application design and development tools.

    Play is a collaborative technology company based in New York City, specializing in mobile application design and development tools.

    Founded 2019New York, United States$3.0Mlast round Feb 2024
  25. 25CueBoxCueBox is a New York-based software company that offers an all-in-one platform tailored for performing arts and cultural organizations.

    CueBox is a New York-based software company that offers an all-in-one platform tailored for performing arts and cultural organizations.

    Founded 2022New York, United States$3.0Mlast round Jan 2024
  26. 26Punchup.livePunchup.live is an invitation-only entertainment technology platform that connects comedians and live entertainers with their fans.

    Punchup.live is an invitation-only entertainment technology platform that connects comedians and live entertainers with their fans.

    Founded 2023New York, United States$2.1Mlast round Jan 2026
  27. 27VeotagVeotag allows end users to add visual search to audio and video, and makes videos searchable from outside search engines.

    Veotag allows end users to add visual search to audio and video, and makes videos searchable from outside search engines.

    Founded 2006New York, United States$1.9Mlast round Jun 2009
  28. 28BlacktagBlacktag 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
  29. 29Section 101Section 101 is a New York-based digital platform company founded in 2007, specializing in the music, entertainment, arts, and advocacy industries.

    Section 101 is a New York-based digital platform company founded in 2007, specializing in the music, entertainment, arts, and advocacy industries.

    Founded 2011New York, United States$1.5Mlast round Oct 2012
  30. 30Belong EntertainmentWe are building the financial infrastructure of fandom

    We are building the financial infrastructure of fandom

    Founded -New York, United States$1.5Mlast round Sept 2025
  31. 31FanFest"Twitch-in-a-box" for sports teams, record labels, and TV / film production studios

    "Twitch-in-a-box" for sports teams, record labels, and TV / film production studios

    Founded 2019New York, United States$1.5Mlast round Feb 2023
  32. 32RightsFlowRightsFlow offers mechanical licensing, royalty accounting, reporting and payment services for organizations, songwriters and individuals.

    RightsFlow offers mechanical licensing, royalty accounting, reporting and payment services for organizations, songwriters and individuals.

    Founded 2007New York, United States$1.5Mlast round Aug 2009
  33. 33Set.fmSet.fm is an application that allows musicians to record and sell their recordings online.

    Set.fm is an application that allows musicians to record and sell their recordings online.

    Founded 2011New York, United States$1.3Mlast round Apr 2015
  34. 34IndifyIndify connects artists with investors to foster musical talent and create financial partnerships.

    Indify connects artists with investors to foster musical talent and create financial partnerships.

    Founded 2015New York, United States$1.2Mlast round Apr 2018
  35. 35The 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
  36. 36NamiComiNamiComi is the global ecosystem for creators and fans of comics and manga.

    NamiComi is the global ecosystem for creators and fans of comics and manga.

    Founded 2022New York, United States$1.0Mlast round Aug 2022
  37. 37Just Sing ItJust Sing It is a smartphone app enabling users to sing and share songs on Facebook and Twitter.

    Just Sing It is a smartphone app enabling users to sing and share songs on Facebook and Twitter.

    Founded 2012New York, United States$1.0Mlast round Apr 2013
  38. 38Hentai KingHentai King is an American online video sharing website focused on hentai.

    Hentai King is an American online video sharing website focused on hentai.

    Founded 2022New York, United States$1.0Mlast round Jan 2022
  39. 39AuthorBeeAuthorBee filters social posts from your timeline, organizing them into stories by the TOPICS you really care about.

    AuthorBee filters social posts from your timeline, organizing them into stories by the TOPICS you really care about.

    Founded 2012New York, United States$750Klast round Apr 2013
  40. 40OverplayOverplay Games, Inc.

    Overplay Games, Inc.

    Founded 2020New York, United States$660Klast round Mar 2024
  41. 41SongloriousSonglorious 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
  42. 42sceniosScenios is a cloud-based film and television production platform.

    Scenios is a cloud-based film and television production platform.

    Founded 2008New York, United States$333Klast round Mar 2012
  43. 43Exposed VocalsExposed Vocals (www.ExposedVocals.com) is a musical platform designed to help Unsigned Artists and Bands get their music some quality exposure and promotion via

    Exposed Vocals (www.ExposedVocals.com) is a musical platform designed to help Unsigned Artists and Bands get their music some quality exposure and promotion via

    Founded 2009New York, United States$250Klast round Jul 2013
  44. 44Livid MobileLIVID is the mobile evolution of the fan experience.

    LIVID is the mobile evolution of the fan experience.

    Founded 2015New York, United States$227Klast round Jun 2015
  45. 45Worldcast IncWORLDCAST - your seminars, classes, fashion shows, concerts - LIVE

    WORLDCAST - your seminars, classes, fashion shows, concerts - LIVE

    Founded 2010New York, United States$200Klast round Jan 2010
  46. 46Neon WildNeon Wild is a personalized family entertainment and child development platform that utilizes AI-powered avatar technology.

    Neon Wild is a personalized family entertainment and child development platform that utilizes AI-powered avatar technology.

    Founded 2022New York, United States$200Klast round Oct 2023
  47. 47Bubbl[[ACQUIRED BY CRICKET MEDIA]] Bubbl adds Fan-Interaction features to Online + Live-streaming Video.

    [[ACQUIRED BY CRICKET MEDIA]] Bubbl adds Fan-Interaction features to Online + Live-streaming Video.

    Founded 2014New York, United States$40Klast round Mar 2023
  48. 48StartistAn online platform for talented users to collaborate on awesome projects.

    An online platform for talented users to collaborate on awesome projects.

    Founded 2013New York, United States$40Klast round Jan 2013
  49. 49Clever Goats MediaClever Apps for Clever KidsTM Clever Goats MediaTM creates interactive workbook, storybook and game applications for children 0-8.

    Clever Apps for Clever KidsTM Clever Goats MediaTM creates interactive workbook, storybook and game applications for children 0-8.

    Founded 2013New York, United States$25Klast round Feb 2013
  50. 50EventcheqEventcheq is a rewards and engagement platform for live events.

    Eventcheq is a rewards and engagement platform for live events.

    Founded 2013New York, United States$20Klast round Feb 2013
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