# Top 50 Entertainment Startups in New York by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded entertainment startups in New York, ranked by total funding raised: $1.7B combined.

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

- 1 [**Litmus Music** Litmus Music is primarily concerned with acquiring and managing music rights.](https://millionrounds.com/company/litmus-music) Litmus Music is primarily concerned with acquiring and managing music rights. *Founded* 2022 New York, United States **$500M** last round Aug 2022
- 2 [**Duetti** Duetti is a music-financial technology platform founded in 2022 and based in New York, with additional offices in Los Angeles, Miami, and London.](https://millionrounds.com/company/duetti) 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* 2022 New York, United States **$384M** last round Feb 2026
- 3 [**TickPick** TickPick is a prominent secondary ticket marketplace based in New York, founded in 2011 by Brett Goldberg and Chris O'Brien.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tickpick) TickPick is a prominent secondary ticket marketplace based in New York, founded in 2011 by Brett Goldberg and Chris O'Brien. *Founded* 2011 New York, United States **$290M** last round Aug 2024
- 4 [**UnitedMasters** UnitedMasters is a digital music distribution platform based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in November 2017 by Steve Stoute.](https://millionrounds.com/company/unitedmasters) UnitedMasters is a digital music distribution platform based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in November 2017 by Steve Stoute. *Founded* 2017 New York, United States **$120M** last round Oct 2021
- 5 [**Terapin Studios** Terapin Studios brings entertainment through multiple mediums including webtoons, games, music, streaming, and provides unique content through its own IP.](https://millionrounds.com/company/terapin-studios) Terapin Studios brings entertainment through multiple mediums including webtoons, games, music, streaming, and provides unique content through its own IP. *Founded* 2017 New York, United States **$93M** last round Aug 2022
- 6 [**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
- 7 [**Major League Gaming** Major League Gaming (MLG) is a leading professional esports organization based in New York City, founded in 2002 by Sundance DiGiovanni and Mike Sepso.](https://millionrounds.com/company/major-league-gaming) 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* 2002 New York, United States **$69M** last round Mar 2012
- 8 [**TouchTunes Interactive Networks** TouchTunes Networks is an entertainment platform providing end-to-end solutions including hardware, software and network operations.](https://millionrounds.com/company/touchtunes-interactive-networks) TouchTunes Networks is an entertainment platform providing end-to-end solutions including hardware, software and network operations. *Founded* 1990 New York, United States **$45M** last round Aug 2011
- 9 [**Roon** Roon Labs is a premium software company based in Westchester County, New York, specializing in digital music management and playback.](https://millionrounds.com/company/roon) Roon Labs is a premium software company based in Westchester County, New York, specializing in digital music management and playback. *Founded* 2022 New York, United States **$15M** last round Nov 2024
- 10 [**GlobalComix** GlobalComix is a digital comics publishing and distribution platform founded in 2017 by Christopher Carter, who serves as CEO.](https://millionrounds.com/company/globalcomix) GlobalComix is a digital comics publishing and distribution platform founded in 2017 by Christopher Carter, who serves as CEO. *Founded* 2017 New York, United States **$13M** last round Mar 2026
- 11 [**WorldWide Biggies** Worldwide Biggies is a digital entertainment studio founded in 2005 and based in New York, with additional offices in Los Angeles.](https://millionrounds.com/company/worldwide-biggies) Worldwide Biggies is a digital entertainment studio founded in 2005 and based in New York, with additional offices in Los Angeles. *Founded* 2005 New York, United States **$10M** last round May 2009
- 12 [**Mass Appeal** Mass Appeal is a media and content company based in New York City, dedicated to documenting and advancing urban culture, particularly Hip Hop.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mass-appeal) Mass Appeal is a media and content company based in New York City, dedicated to documenting and advancing urban culture, particularly Hip Hop. *Founded* 1996 New York, United States **$7.2M** last round Mar 2017
- 13 [**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
- 14 [**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
- 15 [**SuperNFT** SuperNFT is the developer of virtual event platform intended to organize decentralized music festivals and events.](https://millionrounds.com/company/supernft) SuperNFT is the developer of virtual event platform intended to organize decentralized music festivals and events. *Founded* 2022 New York, United States **$7.0M** last round Jul 2022
- 16 [**Fandor** Fandor is a curated streaming service that focuses on independent, international, documentary, and classic films.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fandor) Fandor is a curated streaming service that focuses on independent, international, documentary, and classic films. *Founded* 2009 New York, United States **$7.0M** last round Nov 2015
- 17 [**turntable.fm** Turntable is a New York-based social music discovery platform that enables people to build and execute collaborative DJs and live music streams.](https://millionrounds.com/company/turntable-fm) Turntable is a New York-based social music discovery platform that enables people to build and execute collaborative DJs and live music streams. *Founded* 2011 New York, United States **$7.0M** last round Mar 2023
- 18 [**Popdust** Popdust is a New York-based digital media company that focuses on pop music and entertainment.](https://millionrounds.com/company/popdust) Popdust is a New York-based digital media company that focuses on pop music and entertainment. *Founded* 2010 New York, United States **$5.5M** last round Jun 2012
- 19 [**Notes.fm** Music Royalties, Simplified.](https://millionrounds.com/company/notes-fm) Music Royalties, Simplified. *Founded* 2024 New York, United States **$5.0M** last round Sept 2026
- 20 [**Modelinia** Modelinia is a community that connects women to fashion and beauty through the eyes and lives of the world's top Supermodels.](https://millionrounds.com/company/modelinia) Modelinia is a community that connects women to fashion and beauty through the eyes and lives of the world's top Supermodels. *Founded* 2009 New York, United States **$5.0M** last round Apr 2008
- 21 [**Comixology** Comixology delivers a cloud-based digital comics platform that enables users to discover, buy, and read comics.](https://millionrounds.com/company/comixology) Comixology delivers a cloud-based digital comics platform that enables users to discover, buy, and read comics. *Founded* 2007 New York, United States **$3.5M** last round Jun 2013
- 22 [**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
- 23 [**BidKind** BidKind is a for-profit, multi-cultural Internet company that raises funds for nonprofit organizations through interactive charity auctions with celebrities, pr](https://millionrounds.com/company/bidkind) BidKind is a for-profit, multi-cultural Internet company that raises funds for nonprofit organizations through interactive charity auctions with celebrities, pr *Founded* 2013 New York, United States **$3.0M** last round Feb 2014
- 24 [**Play** Play is a collaborative technology company based in New York City, specializing in mobile application design and development tools.](https://millionrounds.com/company/play) Play is a collaborative technology company based in New York City, specializing in mobile application design and development tools. *Founded* 2019 New York, United States **$3.0M** last round Feb 2024
- 25 [**CueBox** CueBox is a New York-based software company that offers an all-in-one platform tailored for performing arts and cultural organizations.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cuebox) CueBox is a New York-based software company that offers an all-in-one platform tailored for performing arts and cultural organizations. *Founded* 2022 New York, United States **$3.0M** last round Jan 2024
- 26 [**Punchup.live** Punchup.live is an invitation-only entertainment technology platform that connects comedians and live entertainers with their fans.](https://millionrounds.com/company/punchup-live) Punchup.live is an invitation-only entertainment technology platform that connects comedians and live entertainers with their fans. *Founded* 2023 New York, United States **$2.1M** last round Jan 2026
- 27 [**Veotag** Veotag allows end users to add visual search to audio and video, and makes videos searchable from outside search engines.](https://millionrounds.com/company/veotag) Veotag allows end users to add visual search to audio and video, and makes videos searchable from outside search engines. *Founded* 2006 New York, United States **$1.9M** last round Jun 2009
- 28 [**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
- 29 [**Section 101** Section 101 is a New York-based digital platform company founded in 2007, specializing in the music, entertainment, arts, and advocacy industries.](https://millionrounds.com/company/section-101) Section 101 is a New York-based digital platform company founded in 2007, specializing in the music, entertainment, arts, and advocacy industries. *Founded* 2011 New York, United States **$1.5M** last round Oct 2012
- 30 [**Belong Entertainment** We are building the financial infrastructure of fandom](https://millionrounds.com/company/belong-entertainment) We are building the financial infrastructure of fandom *Founded* - New York, United States **$1.5M** last round Sept 2025
- 31 [**FanFest** "Twitch-in-a-box" for sports teams, record labels, and TV / film production studios](https://millionrounds.com/company/fanfest) "Twitch-in-a-box" for sports teams, record labels, and TV / film production studios *Founded* 2019 New York, United States **$1.5M** last round Feb 2023
- 32 [**RightsFlow** RightsFlow offers mechanical licensing, royalty accounting, reporting and payment services for organizations, songwriters and individuals.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rightsflow) RightsFlow offers mechanical licensing, royalty accounting, reporting and payment services for organizations, songwriters and individuals. *Founded* 2007 New York, United States **$1.5M** last round Aug 2009
- 33 [**Set.fm** Set.fm is an application that allows musicians to record and sell their recordings online.](https://millionrounds.com/company/set-fm) Set.fm is an application that allows musicians to record and sell their recordings online. *Founded* 2011 New York, United States **$1.3M** last round Apr 2015
- 34 [**Indify** Indify connects artists with investors to foster musical talent and create financial partnerships.](https://millionrounds.com/company/indify) Indify connects artists with investors to foster musical talent and create financial partnerships. *Founded* 2015 New York, United States **$1.2M** last round Apr 2018
- 35 [**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
- 36 [**NamiComi** NamiComi is the global ecosystem for creators and fans of comics and manga.](https://millionrounds.com/company/namicomi) NamiComi is the global ecosystem for creators and fans of comics and manga. *Founded* 2022 New York, United States **$1.0M** last round Aug 2022
- 37 [**Just Sing It** Just Sing It is a smartphone app enabling users to sing and share songs on Facebook and Twitter.](https://millionrounds.com/company/just-sing-it) Just Sing It is a smartphone app enabling users to sing and share songs on Facebook and Twitter. *Founded* 2012 New York, United States **$1.0M** last round Apr 2013
- 38 [**Hentai King** Hentai King is an American online video sharing website focused on hentai.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hentai-king) Hentai King is an American online video sharing website focused on hentai. *Founded* 2022 New York, United States **$1.0M** last round Jan 2022
- 39 [**AuthorBee** AuthorBee filters social posts from your timeline, organizing them into stories by the TOPICS you really care about.](https://millionrounds.com/company/authorbee) AuthorBee filters social posts from your timeline, organizing them into stories by the TOPICS you really care about. *Founded* 2012 New York, United States **$750K** last round Apr 2013
- 40 [**Overplay** Overplay Games, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/overplay) Overplay Games, Inc. *Founded* 2020 New York, United States **$660K** last round Mar 2024
- 41 [**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
- 42 [**scenios** Scenios is a cloud-based film and television production platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/scenios) Scenios is a cloud-based film and television production platform. *Founded* 2008 New York, United States **$333K** last round Mar 2012
- 43 [**Exposed Vocals** 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](https://millionrounds.com/company/exposed-vocals) 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* 2009 New York, United States **$250K** last round Jul 2013
- 44 [**Livid Mobile** LIVID is the mobile evolution of the fan experience.](https://millionrounds.com/company/livid-mobile) LIVID is the mobile evolution of the fan experience. *Founded* 2015 New York, United States **$227K** last round Jun 2015
- 45 [**Worldcast Inc** WORLDCAST - your seminars, classes, fashion shows, concerts - LIVE](https://millionrounds.com/company/worldcast-inc) WORLDCAST - your seminars, classes, fashion shows, concerts - LIVE *Founded* 2010 New York, United States **$200K** last round Jan 2010
- 46 [**Neon Wild** Neon Wild is a personalized family entertainment and child development platform that utilizes AI-powered avatar technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/neon-wild) Neon Wild is a personalized family entertainment and child development platform that utilizes AI-powered avatar technology. *Founded* 2022 New York, United States **$200K** last round Oct 2023
- 47 [**Bubbl** [[ACQUIRED BY CRICKET MEDIA]] Bubbl adds Fan-Interaction features to Online + Live-streaming Video.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bubbl) [[ACQUIRED BY CRICKET MEDIA]] Bubbl adds Fan-Interaction features to Online + Live-streaming Video. *Founded* 2014 New York, United States **$40K** last round Mar 2023
- 48 [**Startist** An online platform for talented users to collaborate on awesome projects.](https://millionrounds.com/company/startist) An online platform for talented users to collaborate on awesome projects. *Founded* 2013 New York, United States **$40K** last round Jan 2013
- 49 [**Clever Goats Media** Clever Apps for Clever KidsTM Clever Goats MediaTM creates interactive workbook, storybook and game applications for children 0-8.](https://millionrounds.com/company/clever-goats-media) Clever Apps for Clever KidsTM Clever Goats MediaTM creates interactive workbook, storybook and game applications for children 0-8. *Founded* 2013 New York, United States **$25K** last round Feb 2013
- 50 [**Eventcheq** Eventcheq is a rewards and engagement platform for live events.](https://millionrounds.com/company/eventcheq) Eventcheq is a rewards and engagement platform for live events. *Founded* 2013 New York, United States **$20K** last round Feb 2013

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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