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Media startups in Canada

21 media startups in Canada have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 21 that have raised the most, $215M between them, with Vancouver the most common home.

$215Mraised by these 21
21on our record in all
Vancouvermost common home
SiriusXM Canadaraised the most
  1. 1SiriusXM CanadaSiriusXM Canada is a Canadian radio channel broadcasting satellite radio channels featuring premier sports, news, entertainment, and more.

    SiriusXM Canada is a Canadian radio channel broadcasting satellite radio channels featuring premier sports, news, entertainment, and more.

    Founded 2005Toronto, Canada$105Mlast round May 2013
  2. 2You.i TVYou.i TV is a software company based in Ottawa, Ontario, specializing in cross-platform video app development.

    You.i TV is a software company based in Ottawa, Ontario, specializing in cross-platform video app development.

    Founded 2008Ottawa, Canada$35Mlast round Nov 2018
  3. 3Kitara MediaKitara Media is a digital media company providing media solutions with video, display and mobile strategies.

    Kitara Media is a digital media company providing media solutions with video, display and mobile strategies.

    Founded 2004Canada$19Mlast round Apr 2014
  4. 4BonsaiMicrosoft acquired Bonsai, an AI platform that empowers developers to build, teach and use intelligent systems, in June 2018.

    Microsoft acquired Bonsai, an AI platform that empowers developers to build, teach and use intelligent systems, in June 2018.

    Founded 2014Berkeley, Canada$13Mlast round Jul 2025
  5. 5WaveRider CommunicationsWaveRider Communications Inc.

    WaveRider Communications Inc.

    Founded 1987Canada$10Mlast round Dec 1999
  6. 6Quebec TechQuebec Tech aims to accelerate the growth of tech firms and boost the number of successful ones with significant export potential.

    Quebec Tech aims to accelerate the growth of tech firms and boost the number of successful ones with significant export potential.

    Founded -Metcalfe, Canada$9.0Mlast round Dec 2024
  7. 7MarquiMarqui is a content management system offering a cloud-based platform for users to create, update, and add new content to websites.

    Marqui is a content management system offering a cloud-based platform for users to create, update, and add new content to websites.

    Founded 2000Canada$7.5Mlast round Feb 2006
  8. 8Frantic FilmsFrantic Films Canadian branded content and live action production company.

    Frantic Films Canadian branded content and live action production company.

    Founded 1997Winnipeg, Canada$4.2Mlast round Jan 2007
  9. 9CeltxCeltx is the world's first all-in-one media pre-production system.

    Celtx is the world's first all-in-one media pre-production system.

    Founded 2001St John’s, Canada$3.3Mlast round Feb 2015
  10. 10IndiegrafIndiegraf provides support, assistance, and resources to independent news outlets.

    Indiegraf provides support, assistance, and resources to independent news outlets.

    Founded -Vancouver, Canada$2.2Mlast round May 2026
  11. 11GrouphugGROUPHUG is an e-commerce company that offers solar panels and related accessories.

    GROUPHUG is an e-commerce company that offers solar panels and related accessories.

    Founded 2018Canada$1.7Mlast round Apr 2025
  12. 12SpinzoSpinzo is a Canadian software company based in Saint John, New Brunswick, specializing in ticket sales solutions for sports teams, venues, and events.

    Spinzo is a Canadian software company based in Saint John, New Brunswick, specializing in ticket sales solutions for sports teams, venues, and events.

    Founded 2011Saint John, Canada$1.3Mlast round Nov 2015
  13. 13Virtual PaperVirtual Paper helps publishers with operations and improves profitability by offering seamless migration to a compatible digital format.

    Virtual Paper helps publishers with operations and improves profitability by offering seamless migration to a compatible digital format.

    Founded 2006montréal, Canada$1.3Mlast round Nov 2011
  14. 14Poybo MediaPoybo Media is a mass media company.

    Poybo Media is a mass media company.

    Founded 2020Vancouver, Canada$1.0Mlast round Aug 2023
  15. 15Maple MicroSystemsMaple microsystems is a provider of manufacturing monitoring sensors.

    Maple microsystems is a provider of manufacturing monitoring sensors.

    Founded 2015Canada$394Klast round Feb 2016
  16. 16UnderknownUnderknown is a digital-first factual media company based in Toronto

    Underknown is a digital-first factual media company based in Toronto

    Founded 2016Toronto, Canada$166Klast round Nov 2025
  17. 17SimplebookletSimplebooklet helps small businesses reach potential customers on the web by marketing collaterals online.

    Simplebooklet helps small businesses reach potential customers on the web by marketing collaterals online.

    Founded 2010Vancouver, Canada$100Klast round Aug 2010
  18. 18U-Feast CorporationAn e-commerce marketplace and experiential marketing platform for unique food and drink experiences.

    An e-commerce marketplace and experiential marketing platform for unique food and drink experiences.

    Founded 2014Markham, Canada$85Klast round Apr 2018
  19. 1923press23press is a developer of software and services that include backup, optimization, and maintenance products.

    23press is a developer of software and services that include backup, optimization, and maintenance products.

    Founded 2011Canada$50Klast round Aug 2011
  20. 20Partnered Filmed EntertainmentProducer’s, Director’s , Cast and Crew members from all corner of the planet rave about Vancouver and British Columbia.

    Producer’s, Director’s , Cast and Crew members from all corner of the planet rave about Vancouver and British Columbia.

    Founded 2013Canada$500last round Nov 2014
  21. 21Moomix GamingMoomix Gaming is the name of a group of gamers who wish to go professional.

    Moomix Gaming is the name of a group of gamers who wish to go professional.

    Founded 2015Canada$5last round Jan 2015
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15 November 2026updated nightly
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