# Top 50 Entertainment Startups in the United States by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded entertainment startups in the United States, ranked by total funding raised: $15B combined.

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

- 1 [**Sphere Entertainment** Sphere Entertainment is a live entertainment and media company that offers cutting-edge technology to reimagine entertainment in the future.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sphere-entertainment) Sphere Entertainment is a live entertainment and media company that offers cutting-edge technology to reimagine entertainment in the future. *Founded* 2020 Las Vegas, United States **$1.7B** last round May 2026
- 2 [**Hark**](https://millionrounds.com/company/hark) *Founded* - United States **$1.4B** last round Aug 2026
- 3 [**Paramount Skydance Corporation** Paramount Skydance is a media company that creates elevated, event-level entertainment for global audiences.](https://millionrounds.com/company/paramount-skydance-corporation) Paramount Skydance is a media company that creates elevated, event-level entertainment for global audiences. *Founded* - Santa Monica, United States **$1.0B** last round Jul 2023
- 4 [**Hudson Pacific Properties** Hudson Pacific Properties is a full-service, vertically integrated real estate company focused on owning.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hudson-pacific-properties) Hudson Pacific Properties is a full-service, vertically integrated real estate company focused on owning. *Founded* 2009 Los Angeles, United States **$795M** last round Sept 2025
- 5 [**ElevenLabs**](https://millionrounds.com/company/elevenlabs) *Founded* - United States **$780M** last round May 2026
- 6 [**Suno** Suno, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/suno) Suno, Inc. *Founded* 2022 Cambridge, United States **$750M** last round Jun 2026
- 7 [**Runway** Runway Group is an investment management company that offers operating businesses, community building, and economic development.](https://millionrounds.com/company/runway) Runway Group is an investment management company that offers operating businesses, community building, and economic development. *Founded* 2017 United States **$623M** last round Jun 2026
- 8 [**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
- 9 [**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
- 10 [**Jam City** Jam City is a prominent American mobile entertainment company that develops and publishes engaging video games.](https://millionrounds.com/company/jam-city) Jam City is a prominent American mobile entertainment company that develops and publishes engaging video games. *Founded* 2009 Culver City, United States **$495M** last round Sept 2021
- 11 [**Higgsfield** Higgsfield is a video AI firm committed to democratizing social media content creation for everyone.](https://millionrounds.com/company/higgsfield) Higgsfield is a video AI firm committed to democratizing social media content creation for everyone. *Founded* 2022 San Francisco, United States **$480M** last round Oct 2026
- 12 [**Village Roadshow Entertainment Group** Village Roadshow Entertainment Group (VREG) is a prominent global entertainment company based in Burbank, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/village-roadshow-entertainment-group) Village Roadshow Entertainment Group (VREG) is a prominent global entertainment company based in Burbank, California. *Founded* 1988 Beverly Hills, United States **$480M** last round Sept 2015
- 13 [**Scopely** DIGIT, a Scopely Studio, is an international team of talented and experienced game makers, creating truly unique multiplayer strategy games.](https://millionrounds.com/company/scopely) DIGIT, a Scopely Studio, is an international team of talented and experienced game makers, creating truly unique multiplayer strategy games. *Founded* - Dublin, United States **$459M** last round Oct 2021
- 14 [**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
- 15 [**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
- 16 [**fuboTV** CAMd merged in 2016.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fubotv) CAMd merged in 2016. *Founded* 2013 1290 6th Ave New York, United States **$281M** last round Oct 2025
- 17 [**Relativity Media** Relativity Media, LLC is a prominent American media and entertainment company based in Beverly Hills, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/relativity-media) Relativity Media, LLC is a prominent American media and entertainment company based in Beverly Hills, California. *Founded* 2004 Beverly Hills, United States **$250M** last round Apr 2015
- 18 [**Vubiquity** Vubiquity provides multi-platform video services for content owners and service providers to meet consumer demand.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vubiquity) Vubiquity provides multi-platform video services for content owners and service providers to meet consumer demand. *Founded* 2006 Burbank, United States **$237M** last round May 2012
- 19 [**TSG Entertainment** TSG is a multifaceted agency specializing in management, development and production in the global entertainment industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tsg-entertainment) TSG is a multifaceted agency specializing in management, development and production in the global entertainment industry. *Founded* 2009 United States **$235M** last round Nov 2015
- 20 [**ProbablyMonsters** ProbablyMonsters is an independent American game company founded in 2016 by Harold Ryan, a former CEO of Bungie.](https://millionrounds.com/company/probablymonsters) ProbablyMonsters is an independent American game company founded in 2016 by Harold Ryan, a former CEO of Bungie. *Founded* 2016 Fort Worth, United States **$219M** last round Sept 2021
- 21 [**Pika** Pika is a machine that cleans reusable diapers in one step.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pika) Pika is a machine that cleans reusable diapers in one step. *Founded* 2019 United States **$216M** last round Oct 2026
- 22 [**gamma** Optimización de Negocios.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gamma) Optimización de Negocios. *Founded* 2017 Marbella, United States **$180M** last round Nov 2025
- 23 [**Kaltura** Kaltura develops video SaaS solutions for enterprises of all industries.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kaltura) Kaltura develops video SaaS solutions for enterprises of all industries. *Founded* 2006 Remote First, United States **$166M** last round Aug 2016
- 24 [**The North Road Company** The North Road Company is a multi-genre studio that produces scripted, documentary, and non-scripted film and TV content.](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-north-road-company) The North Road Company is a multi-genre studio that produces scripted, documentary, and non-scripted film and TV content. *Founded* 2022 Los Angeles, United States **$150M** last round Jan 2023
- 25 [**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
- 26 [**Moonvalley**](https://millionrounds.com/company/moonvalley) *Founded* - United States **$127M** last round Jul 2025
- 27 [**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
- 28 [**NextVR** NextVR is a technology company that captures and delivers live and on-demand virtual reality experiences.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nextvr) NextVR is a technology company that captures and delivers live and on-demand virtual reality experiences. *Founded* 2009 United States **$116M** last round Aug 2016
- 29 [**Illuminarium Experiences** Illuminarium Experiences is an immersive experiential attraction that offers guests fully immersive, 360-degree environments.](https://millionrounds.com/company/illuminarium-experiences) Illuminarium Experiences is an immersive experiential attraction that offers guests fully immersive, 360-degree environments. *Founded* 2000 Atlanta, United States **$100M** last round Jun 2021
- 30 [**Studio Movie Grill** Studio Movie Grill (SMG) is a dine-in movie theater chain based in Dallas, Texas, that combines first-run cinema with full-service dining.](https://millionrounds.com/company/studio-movie-grill) Studio Movie Grill (SMG) is a dine-in movie theater chain based in Dallas, Texas, that combines first-run cinema with full-service dining. *Founded* 2000 Dallas, United States **$100M** last round Apr 2019
- 31 [**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
- 32 [**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
- 33 [**Highnote** Highnote is the world’s most modern card platform, purpose-built to grow customer loyalty, engagement, and revenue.](https://millionrounds.com/company/highnote) Highnote is the world’s most modern card platform, purpose-built to grow customer loyalty, engagement, and revenue. *Founded* 2020 United States **$93M** last round Jan 2025
- 34 [**Novera Optics** Novera Optics offers WDM-PON, SpeedLIGHT and TurboLIGHT as a solution for fiber optic access.](https://millionrounds.com/company/novera-optics) Novera Optics offers WDM-PON, SpeedLIGHT and TurboLIGHT as a solution for fiber optic access. *Founded* 1999 United States **$90M** last round Mar 2006
- 35 [**Circuit of The Americas** Circuit of The Americas operates as a motorsports and entertainment venue.](https://millionrounds.com/company/circuit-of-the-americas) Circuit of The Americas operates as a motorsports and entertainment venue. *Founded* 2011 Austin, United States **$90M** last round Sept 2014
- 36 [**Datavault AI** Datavault AI develops spatial audio wireless technology for smart devices and home entertainment systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/datavault-ai) Datavault AI develops spatial audio wireless technology for smart devices and home entertainment systems. *Founded* - Philadelphia, United States **$89M** last round Aug 2026
- 37 [**Ticketfly** Ticketfly was a technology company that provided a cloud-based platform for ticketing, digital marketing, and analytics tailored for the live event industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ticketfly) Ticketfly was a technology company that provided a cloud-based platform for ticketing, digital marketing, and analytics tailored for the live event industry. *Founded* 2008 San Francisco, United States **$87M** last round Jul 2015
- 38 [**Songtradr** Songtradr is the largest B2B music licensing marketplace, connecting over 500,000 artists, songwriters, and rights owners from 190 countries with brands, advert](https://millionrounds.com/company/songtradr) Songtradr is the largest B2B music licensing marketplace, connecting over 500,000 artists, songwriters, and rights owners from 190 countries with brands, advert *Founded* 2014 Santa Monica, United States **$86M** last round Nov 2023
- 39 [**Sandbox VR** Sandbox VR is a virtual reality startup that offers a premium, fully-immersive virtual reality experience.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sandbox-vr) Sandbox VR is a virtual reality startup that offers a premium, fully-immersive virtual reality experience. *Founded* 2016 San Francisco, United States **$86M** last round Jan 2025
- 40 [**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
- 41 [**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
- 42 [**Brut**](https://millionrounds.com/company/brut) *Founded* - United States **$80M** last round Apr 2023
- 43 [**Light Field Lab** Light Field Lab is a breakthrough technology startup that builds an innovative holographic ecosystem.](https://millionrounds.com/company/light-field-lab) Light Field Lab is a breakthrough technology startup that builds an innovative holographic ecosystem. *Founded* 2017 San Jose, United States **$78M** last round Feb 2023
- 44 [**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
- 45 [**Atmosphere** Atmosphere is a full-service, Webby Award-winning digital agency specializing in digital marketing and technical strategy, responsive websites, web and mobile a](https://millionrounds.com/company/atmosphere) Atmosphere is a full-service, Webby Award-winning digital agency specializing in digital marketing and technical strategy, responsive websites, web and mobile a *Founded* 2004 Reston, United States **$73M** last round May 2025
- 46 [**Buzz Media** Buzzmedia is an entertainment publisher focused on pop culture, music, and celebrity content.](https://millionrounds.com/company/buzz-media) Buzzmedia is an entertainment publisher focused on pop culture, music, and celebrity content. *Founded* 2003 United States **$72M** last round Jul 2011
- 47 [**RealD** RealD develops the RealD Cinema technology for projecting films in stereoscopic 3D, using circularly polarized light.](https://millionrounds.com/company/reald) RealD develops the RealD Cinema technology for projecting films in stereoscopic 3D, using circularly polarized light. *Founded* 1980 Beverly Hills, United States **$72M** last round Dec 2008
- 48 [**Electric Entertainment** Electric Entertainment is a full service film, television, and new media production company and studio.](https://millionrounds.com/company/electric-entertainment) Electric Entertainment is a full service film, television, and new media production company and studio. *Founded* 2013 Los Angeles, United States **$70M** last round Oct 2025
- 49 [**Milo** Milo is a financial technology company that is reimagining the way crypto and global consumers access credit and financial solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/milo) Milo is a financial technology company that is reimagining the way crypto and global consumers access credit and financial solutions. *Founded* 2019 Miami, United States **$70M** last round Feb 2025
- 50 [**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

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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