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Entertainment startups in Santa Monica

13 entertainment startups in Santa Monica have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 13 that have raised the most, $1.1B between them.

$1.1Braised by these 13
13on our record in all
Paramount Skydance Corporationraised the most
  1. 1Paramount Skydance CorporationParamount Skydance is a media company that creates elevated, event-level entertainment for global audiences.

    Paramount Skydance is a media company that creates elevated, event-level entertainment for global audiences.

    Founded -Santa Monica, United States$1.0Blast round Jul 2023
  2. 2SongtradrSongtradr is the largest B2B music licensing marketplace, connecting over 500,000 artists, songwriters, and rights owners from 190 countries with brands, advert

    Songtradr is the largest B2B music licensing marketplace, connecting over 500,000 artists, songwriters, and rights owners from 190 countries with brands, advert

    Founded 2014Santa Monica, United States$86Mlast round Nov 2023
  3. 3Cinq MusicCinq is a record label and music distribution company that provides rights management and brand management services.

    Cinq is a record label and music distribution company that provides rights management and brand management services.

    Founded 2012Santa Monica, United States$20Mlast round Jul 2017
  4. 4GammaTimeGammaTime is a premium micro-drama streaming platform tailored for American audiences.

    GammaTime is a premium micro-drama streaming platform tailored for American audiences.

    Founded -Santa Monica, United States$14Mlast round Jun 2026
  5. 5The Mother CompanyThe Mother Company is guided by the mission to "Help Parents Raise Good People." Our multiple award-winning shows and books not only engage and entertain young

    The Mother Company is guided by the mission to "Help Parents Raise Good People." Our multiple award-winning shows and books not only engage and entertain young

    Founded 2008Santa Monica, United States$3.8Mlast round Aug 2013
  6. 6tractrac is an artist monetization and music distribution company based in Los Angeles, California.

    trac is an artist monetization and music distribution company based in Los Angeles, California.

    Founded 2020Santa Monica, United States$2.5Mlast round Apr 2022
  7. 7Film FreshFilm Fresh is the last independently owned and operated online film store catering to all movie tastes.

    Film Fresh is the last independently owned and operated online film store catering to all movie tastes.

    Founded 2005Santa Monica, United States$2.0Mlast round Feb 2011
  8. 8Unreel.meUnreel is a California-based distribution platform that allows content creators to stream video.

    Unreel is a California-based distribution platform that allows content creators to stream video.

    Founded 2015Santa Monica, United States$1.5Mlast round Jan 2018
  9. 9FilmBreakFilmBreak is a data-driven marketing platform connecting film fans with filmmakers, giving them access to exclusive film content.

    FilmBreak is a data-driven marketing platform connecting film fans with filmmakers, giving them access to exclusive film content.

    Founded 2012Santa Monica, United States$300Klast round Mar 2013
  10. 10HeadlinerHeadliner is a software development company that specializes in promoting audio content.

    Headliner is a software development company that specializes in promoting audio content.

    Founded -Santa Monica, United States$118Klast round Jul 2015
  11. 11IndieUIndieU is the leading post cable music network.

    IndieU is the leading post cable music network.

    Founded -Santa Monica, United States$100Klast round Jul 2015
  12. 12MoPixSelf service distribution for independent content creators.

    Self service distribution for independent content creators.

    Founded 2011Santa Monica, United States$68Klast round Jan 2012
  13. 13FilmzuFilmzu is an online technology company enabling filmmakers and fans to interact in creating and discovering new video content.

    Filmzu is an online technology company enabling filmmakers and fans to interact in creating and discovering new video content.

    Founded 2014Santa Monica, United States$50Klast round Sept 2012
Total fundinghow the list is ranked
15 November 2026updated nightly
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