# Top 21 Media Startups in Canada by Funding (2026)

> The 21 best-funded media startups in Canada, ranked by total funding raised: $215M combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

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

- 1 [**SiriusXM Canada** SiriusXM Canada is a Canadian radio channel broadcasting satellite radio channels featuring premier sports, news, entertainment, and more.](https://millionrounds.com/company/siriusxm-canada) SiriusXM Canada is a Canadian radio channel broadcasting satellite radio channels featuring premier sports, news, entertainment, and more. *Founded* 2005 Toronto, Canada **$105M** last round May 2013
- 2 [**You.i TV** You.i TV is a software company based in Ottawa, Ontario, specializing in cross-platform video app development.](https://millionrounds.com/company/you-i-tv) You.i TV is a software company based in Ottawa, Ontario, specializing in cross-platform video app development. *Founded* 2008 Ottawa, Canada **$35M** last round Nov 2018
- 3 [**Kitara Media** Kitara Media is a digital media company providing media solutions with video, display and mobile strategies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kitara-media) Kitara Media is a digital media company providing media solutions with video, display and mobile strategies. *Founded* 2004 Canada **$19M** last round Apr 2014
- 4 [**Bonsai** Microsoft acquired Bonsai, an AI platform that empowers developers to build, teach and use intelligent systems, in June 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bonsai) Microsoft acquired Bonsai, an AI platform that empowers developers to build, teach and use intelligent systems, in June 2018. *Founded* 2014 Berkeley, Canada **$13M** last round Jul 2025
- 5 [**WaveRider Communications** WaveRider Communications Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/waverider-communications) WaveRider Communications Inc. *Founded* 1987 Canada **$10M** last round Dec 1999
- 6 [**Quebec Tech** Quebec Tech aims to accelerate the growth of tech firms and boost the number of successful ones with significant export potential.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quebec-tech) Quebec Tech aims to accelerate the growth of tech firms and boost the number of successful ones with significant export potential. *Founded* - Metcalfe, Canada **$9.0M** last round Dec 2024
- 7 [**Marqui** Marqui is a content management system offering a cloud-based platform for users to create, update, and add new content to websites.](https://millionrounds.com/company/marqui) Marqui is a content management system offering a cloud-based platform for users to create, update, and add new content to websites. *Founded* 2000 Canada **$7.5M** last round Feb 2006
- 8 [**Frantic Films** Frantic Films Canadian branded content and live action production company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/frantic-films) Frantic Films Canadian branded content and live action production company. *Founded* 1997 Winnipeg, Canada **$4.2M** last round Jan 2007
- 9 [**Celtx** Celtx is the world's first all-in-one media pre-production system.](https://millionrounds.com/company/celtx) Celtx is the world's first all-in-one media pre-production system. *Founded* 2001 St John’s, Canada **$3.3M** last round Feb 2015
- 10 [**Indiegraf** Indiegraf provides support, assistance, and resources to independent news outlets.](https://millionrounds.com/company/indiegraf) Indiegraf provides support, assistance, and resources to independent news outlets. *Founded* - Vancouver, Canada **$2.2M** last round May 2026
- 11 [**Grouphug** GROUPHUG is an e-commerce company that offers solar panels and related accessories.](https://millionrounds.com/company/grouphug) GROUPHUG is an e-commerce company that offers solar panels and related accessories. *Founded* 2018 Canada **$1.7M** last round Apr 2025
- 12 [**Spinzo** Spinzo is a Canadian software company based in Saint John, New Brunswick, specializing in ticket sales solutions for sports teams, venues, and events.](https://millionrounds.com/company/spinzo) Spinzo is a Canadian software company based in Saint John, New Brunswick, specializing in ticket sales solutions for sports teams, venues, and events. *Founded* 2011 Saint John, Canada **$1.3M** last round Nov 2015
- 13 [**Virtual Paper** Virtual Paper helps publishers with operations and improves profitability by offering seamless migration to a compatible digital format.](https://millionrounds.com/company/virtual-paper) Virtual Paper helps publishers with operations and improves profitability by offering seamless migration to a compatible digital format. *Founded* 2006 montréal, Canada **$1.3M** last round Nov 2011
- 14 [**Poybo Media** Poybo Media is a mass media company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/poybo-media) Poybo Media is a mass media company. *Founded* 2020 Vancouver, Canada **$1.0M** last round Aug 2023
- 15 [**Maple MicroSystems** Maple microsystems is a provider of manufacturing monitoring sensors.](https://millionrounds.com/company/maple-microsystems) Maple microsystems is a provider of manufacturing monitoring sensors. *Founded* 2015 Canada **$394K** last round Feb 2016
- 16 [**Underknown** Underknown is a digital-first factual media company based in Toronto](https://millionrounds.com/company/underknown) Underknown is a digital-first factual media company based in Toronto *Founded* 2016 Toronto, Canada **$166K** last round Nov 2025
- 17 [**Simplebooklet** Simplebooklet helps small businesses reach potential customers on the web by marketing collaterals online.](https://millionrounds.com/company/simplebooklet) Simplebooklet helps small businesses reach potential customers on the web by marketing collaterals online. *Founded* 2010 Vancouver, Canada **$100K** last round Aug 2010
- 18 [**U-Feast Corporation** An e-commerce marketplace and experiential marketing platform for unique food and drink experiences.](https://millionrounds.com/company/u-feast-corporation) An e-commerce marketplace and experiential marketing platform for unique food and drink experiences. *Founded* 2014 Markham, Canada **$85K** last round Apr 2018
- 19 [**23press** 23press is a developer of software and services that include backup, optimization, and maintenance products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/23press) 23press is a developer of software and services that include backup, optimization, and maintenance products. *Founded* 2011 Canada **$50K** last round Aug 2011
- 20 [**Partnered Filmed Entertainment** Producer’s, Director’s, Cast and Crew members from all corner of the planet rave about Vancouver and British Columbia.](https://millionrounds.com/company/partnered-filmed-entertainment) Producer’s, Director’s, Cast and Crew members from all corner of the planet rave about Vancouver and British Columbia. *Founded* 2013 Canada **$500** last round Nov 2014
- 21 [**Moomix Gaming** Moomix Gaming is the name of a group of gamers who wish to go professional.](https://millionrounds.com/company/moomix-gaming) Moomix Gaming is the name of a group of gamers who wish to go professional. *Founded* 2015 Canada **$5** last round Jan 2015

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

**Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds

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