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Entertainment startups that raised in 2026
117 entertainment startups that raised in 2026 have raised money in rounds we track in 2026. These are the 50 that raised the most, $14B between them, with the United States the most common home.
- 1Kling AIFounded -China$3.0Blast round Jul 2026
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Sphere EntertainmentSphere Entertainment is a live entertainment and media company that offers cutting-edge technology to reimagine entertainment in the future.Sphere Entertainment is a live entertainment and media company that offers cutting-edge technology to reimagine entertainment in the future.
Founded 2020Las Vegas, United States$1.7Blast round May 2026 - 3
HarkFounded -United States$1.4Blast round Aug 2026 - 4
PixVersePixVerse is a global AI video generation platform founded in 2023, headquartered in Singapore with R&D operations in Beijing.PixVerse is a global AI video generation platform founded in 2023, headquartered in Singapore with R&D operations in Beijing.
Founded 2023Singapore, Singapore$1.2Blast round Sept 2026 - 5ElevenLabsFounded -United States$600Mlast round May 2026
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HiggsfieldHiggsfield is a video AI firm committed to democratizing social media content creation for everyone.Higgsfield is a video AI firm committed to democratizing social media content creation for everyone.
Founded 2022San Francisco, United States$480Mlast round Oct 2026 - 7
ODEON Cinemas GroupODEON Cinemas Group is a leading European cinema operator with 242 cinemas and 2,236 screens.ODEON Cinemas Group is a leading European cinema operator with 242 cinemas and 2,236 screens.
Founded 2011Stockholm, United Kingdom$425Mlast round Apr 2026 - 8
SunoSuno, Inc.Suno, Inc.
Founded 2022Cambridge, United States$400Mlast round Jun 2026 - 9
ShengShu TechnologyFounded -China$379Mlast round Apr 2026 - 10
DuettiDuetti 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$350Mlast round Feb 2026 - 11
RunwayRunway Group is an investment management company that offers operating businesses, community building, and economic development.Runway Group is an investment management company that offers operating businesses, community building, and economic development.
Founded 2017United States$315Mlast round Jun 2026 - 12
AriaWe invest in technology which is going to revolutionize reality.We invest in technology which is going to revolutionize reality.
Founded -France$275Mlast round Jul 2026 - 13FeverFounded -Sweden$250Mlast round Sept 2026
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BlacknutBlacknut is a French technology company founded in 2016, specializing in subscription-based cloud gaming.Blacknut is a French technology company founded in 2016, specializing in subscription-based cloud gaming.
Founded 2016Cesson-Sevigne, France$215Mlast round Aug 2026 - 15Beijing Kling TechnologyFounded -China$208Mlast round Sept 2026
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SynthesiaSynthesia is a British multinational AI company based in London, founded in 2017.Synthesia is a British multinational AI company based in London, founded in 2017.
Founded 2017London, United Kingdom$200Mlast round Jan 2026 - 17Sand.aiSand AI is an AI company that focuses on producing videos.
Sand AI is an AI company that focuses on producing videos.
Founded 2023China$200Mlast round Nov 2026 - 18Brahma AIFounded 2024United Kingdom$150Mlast round Sept 2026
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PikaPika is a machine that cleans reusable diapers in one step.Pika is a machine that cleans reusable diapers in one step.
Founded 2019United States$136Mlast round Oct 2026 - 20
CameraMaticsCameraMatics is an AI-powered fleet intelligence and video telematics platform founded in 2016 by Mervyn O’Callaghan and Simon Murray.CameraMatics is an AI-powered fleet intelligence and video telematics platform founded in 2016 by Mervyn O’Callaghan and Simon Murray.
Founded 2016Dublin, Ireland$114Mlast round Jun 2026 - 21
Video RebirthVideo Rebirth builds AI foundation models that understand and re-create the physical world, from industrial-grade video generation to real-time, interactive world models.Video Rebirth builds AI foundation models that understand and re-create the physical world, from industrial-grade video generation to real-time, interactive world models.
Founded 2025Singapore, Singapore$110Mlast round Mar 2026 - 22Pocket EntertainmentFounded -India$110Mlast round Sept 2026
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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$100Mlast round Jan 2026 - 24
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 - 25
Datavault AIDatavault AI develops spatial audio wireless technology for smart devices and home entertainment systems.Datavault AI develops spatial audio wireless technology for smart devices and home entertainment systems.
Founded -Philadelphia, United States$89Mlast round Aug 2026 - 26
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 - 27
EloEloEloelo is a live social entertainment and gaming platform based in Bengaluru, India, founded in 2020.Eloelo is a live social entertainment and gaming platform based in Bengaluru, India, founded in 2020.
Founded 2020Bengaluru, India$80Mlast round Oct 2026 - 28
Flova TechFlova Tech is an AI software company that provides a conversational platform for cinema-grade video creation and production workflows.Flova Tech is an AI software company that provides a conversational platform for cinema-grade video creation and production workflows.
Founded -Singapore, Singapore$80Mlast round Jul 2026 - 29
Stability AIStability AI is an artificial intelligence-driven visual art startup that designs and implements open AI tools.Stability AI is an artificial intelligence-driven visual art startup that designs and implements open AI tools.
Founded 2019London, United Kingdom$76Mlast round Aug 2026 - 30
Grand GamesGrand Games is shaping the future of gaming by creating genre-defining games played by millions worldwide.Grand Games is shaping the future of gaming by creating genre-defining games played by millions worldwide.
Founded 2024Besiktas, Türkiye$70Mlast round May 2026 - 31
ReactorReactor is an artificial intelligence infrastructure company developing a platform for real-time generative video and interactive models.Reactor is an artificial intelligence infrastructure company developing a platform for real-time generative video and interactive models.
Founded -San Francisco, United States$59Mlast round May 2026 - 32
Big Shot PicturesBig Shot Pictures is an animation and live-action production company that combines storytelling expertise with cutting-edge technology.Big Shot Pictures is an animation and live-action production company that combines storytelling expertise with cutting-edge technology.
Founded -Los Angeles, United States$56Mlast round Jan 2026 - 33
Activate GamesActivate offers high-tech games that test a team’s physical and mental agility across a wide variety of real-life challenges.Activate offers high-tech games that test a team’s physical and mental agility across a wide variety of real-life challenges.
Founded 2019Winnipeg, Canada$53Mlast round Mar 2026 - 34
Propagate ContentPropagate Content is an independent content creation company based in Los Angeles, founded in 2015 by Co-CEOs Ben Silverman and Howard T.Propagate Content is an independent content creation company based in Los Angeles, founded in 2015 by Co-CEOs Ben Silverman and Howard T.
Founded 2015Los Angeles, United States$50Mlast round Feb 2026 - 35
Titan OSTitan OS is an independent technology company based in Barcelona, founded in 2023 by industry veterans including Jacinto Roca.Titan OS is an independent technology company based in Barcelona, founded in 2023 by industry veterans including Jacinto Roca.
Founded 2023Barcelona, Spain$46Mlast round Nov 2026 - 36YunoFounded -Colombia$45Mlast round Aug 2026
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KeynesKeynes is the CTV partner for accurate and results-driven reportingKeynes is the CTV partner for accurate and results-driven reporting
Founded -Austin, United States$40Mlast round Mar 2026 - 38
VizziaVizzia is a French technology startup founded in 2021 and based in Ris-Orangis, Paris.Vizzia is a French technology startup founded in 2021 and based in Ris-Orangis, Paris.
Founded 2020Paris, France$35Mlast round Feb 2026 - 39
Coram AICoram AI is an AI-native physical security platform that integrates video surveillance, access control, and emergency response into a single system.Coram AI is an AI-native physical security platform that integrates video surveillance, access control, and emergency response into a single system.
Founded 2022Sunnyvale, United States$35Mlast round Jun 2026 - 40
Gardens InteractiveGardens Interactive is a remote-first game development studio based in Los Angeles, California.Gardens Interactive is a remote-first game development studio based in Los Angeles, California.
Founded 2020Los Angeles, United States$35Mlast round Oct 2026 - 41
Brave groupBrave group Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, is a media and technology company that specializes in the creation and management of Virtual YouTubBrave group Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo, Japan, is a media and technology company that specializes in the creation and management of Virtual YouTub
Founded 2017Minato, Japan$31Mlast round Apr 2026 - 42
ValkaAIValkaAI is an innovative AI startup founded in 2025 or 2026 by Vlastimil Venclík and Miloš Lokajíček.ValkaAI is an innovative AI startup founded in 2025 or 2026 by Vlastimil Venclík and Miloš Lokajíček.
Founded 2025Amsterdam, Czechia$29Mlast round Nov 2026 - 43
Bear Hug EntertainmentBear Hug Entertainment is a mobile gaming company that designs, creates, and develops free-to-play video games like Alice legends.Bear Hug Entertainment is a mobile gaming company that designs, creates, and develops free-to-play video games like Alice legends.
Founded 2019Guildford, United Kingdom$28Mlast round Jun 2026 - 44
Unit1 StudioUnit1 Studio produces best-in-class avatar concerts, immersive performances that capture an artist's vision and transport fans into unforgettable worlds.Unit1 Studio produces best-in-class avatar concerts, immersive performances that capture an artist's vision and transport fans into unforgettable worlds.
Founded -London, United Kingdom$27Mlast round Sept 2026 - 45
ModulateModulate is a voice AI company founded in 2017 by MIT alumni, focused on creating prosocial voice intelligence technology.Modulate is a voice AI company founded in 2017 by MIT alumni, focused on creating prosocial voice intelligence technology.
Founded 2019Somerville, United States$25Mlast round Sept 2026 - 46
Invisible NarrativesDigital content studio merging Hollywood filmmakers with the most engaged social channels.Digital content studio merging Hollywood filmmakers with the most engaged social channels.
Founded 2018West Hollywood, United States$25Mlast round Jun 2026 - 47
Z LeagueZ League is a skill-based tournament platform founded in 2020, aimed at casual gamers.Z League is a skill-based tournament platform founded in 2020, aimed at casual gamers.
Founded 2020Seattle, United States$21Mlast round Jan 2026 - 48
elasticStageelasticStage is a UK-based music-tech company that has created the world's first on-demand vinyl and CD manufacturing platform.elasticStage is a UK-based music-tech company that has created the world's first on-demand vinyl and CD manufacturing platform.
Founded 2016London, United Kingdom$21Mlast round Sept 2026 - 49
SekaiSekai is an online gaming platform that allows users to create, remix, and play free browser-based games without the need for downloads.Sekai is an online gaming platform that allows users to create, remix, and play free browser-based games without the need for downloads.
Founded 2023Sunnyvale, United States$20Mlast round Jun 2026 - 50
Drone NerdsDrone Nerds is the largest UAV dealer.Drone Nerds is the largest UAV dealer.
Founded 2014Dania Beach, United States$20Mlast round Feb 2026
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Winnipeg, Canada
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Minato, Japan
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