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Media startups in Europe
260 media startups in Europe have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $4.2B between them, with the United Kingdom the most common home.
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Cellnex NordicsCellnex Nordics offers colocation services for mobile network operators' wireless networking equipment.Cellnex Nordics offers colocation services for mobile network operators' wireless networking equipment.
Founded 2020Copenhagen, Denmark$772Mlast round Sept 2023 - 2
OnlyFansOnlyFans provides a social media platform where creators share and monetize content and develop connections with fans.OnlyFans provides a social media platform where creators share and monetize content and develop connections with fans.
Founded 2016London, United Kingdom$535Mlast round May 2026 - 3
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 - 4
BalanceBalance, operating as Paradiso Ventures Inc., is Canada's oldest and largest insured digital asset custodian, founded in June 2017 in Calgary, Alberta.Balance, operating as Paradiso Ventures Inc., is Canada's oldest and largest insured digital asset custodian, founded in June 2017 in Calgary, Alberta.
Founded 2017Calgary, Spain$386Mlast round Jul 2026 - 5MUBIFounded -United Kingdom$217Mlast round Aug 2025
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Culture TripPremium small-group adventures for like-minded travellers; your companion for exploring the world while being good to itPremium small-group adventures for like-minded travellers; your companion for exploring the world while being good to it
Founded 2011London, United Kingdom$212Mlast round Jun 2023 - 7Brahma AIFounded 2024United Kingdom$195Mlast round Sept 2026
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TiqetsTiqets is a ticketing platform where visitors can find, buy, and use tickets for museums and attractions.Tiqets is a ticketing platform where visitors can find, buy, and use tickets for museums and attractions.
Founded 2013Amsterdam, Netherlands$131Mlast round Jun 2025 - 9
CheckstepCheckstep is a London-based B2B technology company founded in 2020.Checkstep is a London-based B2B technology company founded in 2020.
Founded 2020London, United Kingdom$113Mlast round May 2026 - 10
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$104Mlast round Nov 2026 - 11
AnimajAnimaj is a media company founded in May 2022, based in Paris, France, with additional offices in London and Madrid.Animaj is a media company founded in May 2022, based in Paris, France, with additional offices in London and Madrid.
Founded 2022Paris, France$85Mlast round Mar 2026 - 12
GB NewsGB News is a British television and broadcasting company established in 2020.GB News is a British television and broadcasting company established in 2020.
Founded 2020London, United Kingdom$72Mlast round Aug 2022 - 13
DailymotionDailymotion is the leading destination for video discovery and exploration.Dailymotion is the leading destination for video discovery and exploration.
Founded 2005Paris, France$69Mlast round Oct 2009 - 14
Creative FabricaCreative Fabrica is a Dutch digital marketplace and e-commerce platform founded in Amsterdam in 2016.Creative Fabrica is a Dutch digital marketplace and e-commerce platform founded in Amsterdam in 2016.
Founded 2016Amsterdam, Netherlands$61Mlast round Jan 2023 - 15MolotovFounded -France$58Mlast round Dec 2016
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PEPcomPepcom one of the most experienced cable operators in Germany.Pepcom one of the most experienced cable operators in Germany.
Founded 2001Germany$50Mlast round Nov 2002 - 17
OCUSOCUS is a technology company based in Paris, founded in 2016.OCUS is a technology company based in Paris, founded in 2016.
Founded 2016Paris, France$48Mlast round Apr 2021 - 18MediaCity Immersive Technologies Innovation HubMediaCity Immersive Technologies is a unique setting with the highest amount of creative, media, and technology enterprises.
MediaCity Immersive Technologies is a unique setting with the highest amount of creative, media, and technology enterprises.
Founded 2023United Kingdom$39Mlast round Apr 2025 - 19
MT DIGITAL MEDIAMT Digital Media Limited is a UK-registered private limited company, incorporated on August 7, 2006.MT Digital Media Limited is a UK-registered private limited company, incorporated on August 7, 2006.
Founded 2006Brentford, United Kingdom$32Mlast round Sept 2008 - 20
VideojugVideojug develops entertainment and training videos, retail product films, and coverage of live events to connect brands and consumers.Videojug develops entertainment and training videos, retail product films, and coverage of live events to connect brands and consumers.
Founded 2006London, United Kingdom$30Mlast round May 2007 - 21
ColumnColumn is a public benefit corporation building technology to help media, governments and legal services work together to notify the public.Column is a public benefit corporation building technology to help media, governments and legal services work together to notify the public.
Founded 2019Italy$30Mlast round Aug 2022 - 22
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 - 23ZillionFounded -United Kingdom$28Mlast round Aug 2016
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XL VideoXL Video provides video display systems for concerts, shows and other events, including the rental of LED displays and HD camera systems.XL Video provides video display systems for concerts, shows and other events, including the rental of LED displays and HD camera systems.
Founded 1996Belgium$27Mlast round Aug 2011 - 25
SupponorSupponor transforms real world mass-audience TV visible signage into highly targeted virtual brand messaging in sports broadcasting.Supponor transforms real world mass-audience TV visible signage into highly targeted virtual brand messaging in sports broadcasting.
Founded 2001London, Finland$26Mlast round Jun 2012 - 26
NexwayNexway is a prominent French provider of e-commerce and payment solutions, focusing on digital monetization for software publishers, video game developers, and retailers.Nexway is a prominent French provider of e-commerce and payment solutions, focusing on digital monetization for software publishers, video game developers, and retailers.
Founded 2002Nimes, France$26Mlast round Jul 2010 - 27
FesticketFesticket is a marketplace to discover and book music festival tickets, accommodation, transfers and extras.Festicket is a marketplace to discover and book music festival tickets, accommodation, transfers and extras.
Founded 2012London, United Kingdom$25Mlast round Oct 2020 - 28
RIVRA leading developer of photorealistic virtual reality interactive experiencesA leading developer of photorealistic virtual reality interactive experiences
Founded 2017Switzerland$25Mlast round Sept 2025 - 29Moments LabFounded -France$24Mlast round Jun 2025
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Global Savings GroupThe Global Savings Group (GSG) is Europe's leading shopping rewards company that empowers people to shop in a smarter way.The Global Savings Group (GSG) is Europe's leading shopping rewards company that empowers people to shop in a smarter way.
Founded 2012Muenchen, Germany$23Mlast round Oct 2017 - 31
Mediakraft NetworksMediakraft Networks is a German digital media and online video company founded in 2011 and headquartered in Cologne, with additional offices in Berlin, Hamburg,Mediakraft Networks is a German digital media and online video company founded in 2011 and headquartered in Cologne, with additional offices in Berlin, Hamburg,
Founded 2011Cologne, Germany$22Mlast round Jul 2014 - 32
Happnhappn is the first mobile dating app to use real-time geolocation to help you discover people you’ve crossed paths with in real life.happn is the first mobile dating app to use real-time geolocation to help you discover people you’ve crossed paths with in real life.
Founded 2013Paris, France$22Mlast round Oct 2015 - 33
RentmanRentman is a cloud-based operations management platform tailored for event and media production teams.Rentman is a cloud-based operations management platform tailored for event and media production teams.
Founded 2015Utrecht, Netherlands$22Mlast round Dec 2023 - 34
GeniallyGenially is a no-code SaaS platform based in Córdoba, Spain, founded in 2015.Genially is a no-code SaaS platform based in Córdoba, Spain, founded in 2015.
Founded 2015Cordoba, Spain$20Mlast round Sept 2021 - 35
SpiideoSpiideo is a Swedish technology company based in Malmö, founded in 2012.Spiideo is a Swedish technology company based in Malmö, founded in 2012.
Founded 2012Malmoe, Sweden$20Mlast round Jun 2024 - 36
KewegoMagazine d'actualité hors du commun, Kewego vous informe en continue sur les dernières nouveautés des entreprises et de ceux qui font le web de demain.Magazine d'actualité hors du commun, Kewego vous informe en continue sur les dernières nouveautés des entreprises et de ceux qui font le web de demain.
Founded 2003Paris, France$19Mlast round Jan 2009 - 37
PopulisPopulis is a media company which provides online publishing and advertising.Populis is a media company which provides online publishing and advertising.
Founded 2004Dublin, Ireland$18Mlast round Jul 2008 - 38
LayarLayar is a Dutch augmented-reality company based in Amsterdam, founded in 2009.Layar is a Dutch augmented-reality company based in Amsterdam, founded in 2009.
Founded 2009Amsterdam, Netherlands$17Mlast round Nov 2010 - 39
VoddlerVoddler offers VoddlerNet technology which is a virtual cable TV system facilitating online video streaming and content consumption.Voddler offers VoddlerNet technology which is a virtual cable TV system facilitating online video streaming and content consumption.
Founded 2005Sweden$17Mlast round Jan 2011 - 40
Fluid TopicsFluid Topics is a global SaaS company based in Lyon, France, with additional operations in Cambridge, MA, and Saarbrücken, Germany.Fluid Topics is a global SaaS company based in Lyon, France, with additional operations in Cambridge, MA, and Saarbrücken, Germany.
Founded 2012Lyon, France$16Mlast round Apr 2024 - 41
PackmaticPackmatic is a digital purchasing platform for customized packaging, founded in 2021 and based in Berlin, Germany.Packmatic is a digital purchasing platform for customized packaging, founded in 2021 and based in Berlin, Germany.
Founded 2021Berlin, Germany$16Mlast round Jan 2024 - 42
GOOMGOOM is an online radio company that develops different types of audio content for various types of listeners.GOOM is an online radio company that develops different types of audio content for various types of listeners.
Founded 2009Sévres, France$16Mlast round Apr 2009 - 43
Make.TVMake.TV reinvents content acquisition and discovery for live mobile video production with it's patented Live Video Cloud.Make.TV reinvents content acquisition and discovery for live mobile video production with it's patented Live Video Cloud.
Founded 2010Savage, Germany$16Mlast round Jun 2019 - 44
TecharenaTECHARENA is a global platform for innovation and entrepreneurship, founded in 2014 and based in Stockholm, Sweden.TECHARENA is a global platform for innovation and entrepreneurship, founded in 2014 and based in Stockholm, Sweden.
Founded 2014Stockholm, Sweden$15Mlast round Jun 2025 - 45
OlyzonOlyzon is a Paris-based adtech startup founded in 2024, specializing in Connected TV (CTV) advertising.Olyzon is a Paris-based adtech startup founded in 2024, specializing in Connected TV (CTV) advertising.
Founded 2024Paris, France$14Mlast round May 2026 - 46
BabelgumBabelgum is a mobile and web entertainment platform developed by Babel Networks, launched in beta on March 7, 2007.Babelgum is a mobile and web entertainment platform developed by Babel Networks, launched in beta on March 7, 2007.
Founded 2006Dublin, United Kingdom$13Mlast round Jun 2005 - 47
TeamFeePayTeamFeePay is a Belfast-based company that specializes in football club management software.TeamFeePay is a Belfast-based company that specializes in football club management software.
Founded 2018Belfast, United Kingdom$12Mlast round Jan 2026 - 48
SonarworksSonarworks is a Latvian audio technology company founded in 2012, dedicated to enhancing sound experiences for both music creators and listeners.Sonarworks is a Latvian audio technology company founded in 2012, dedicated to enhancing sound experiences for both music creators and listeners.
Founded 2012Riga, Latvia$12Mlast round Jul 2021 - 49
PusherPusher is the category leader in delightful APIs for app developers building communication and collaboration features.Pusher is the category leader in delightful APIs for app developers building communication and collaboration features.
Founded 2011London, United Kingdom$12Mlast round Apr 2018 - 50
CitiKeyCitiKey developed the world's first mobile city guide that allows customers to access digital maps, restaurant reviews.CitiKey developed the world's first mobile city guide that allows customers to access digital maps, restaurant reviews.
Founded 1999Sweden$12Mlast round Feb 2000
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