# Top 50 Media Startups in Europe by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded media startups in Europe, ranked by total funding raised: $4.2B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

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

- 1 [**Cellnex Nordics** Cellnex Nordics offers colocation services for mobile network operators' wireless networking equipment.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cellnex-nordics) Cellnex Nordics offers colocation services for mobile network operators' wireless networking equipment. *Founded* 2020 Copenhagen, Denmark **$772M** last round Sept 2023
- 2 [**OnlyFans** OnlyFans provides a social media platform where creators share and monetize content and develop connections with fans.](https://millionrounds.com/company/onlyfans) OnlyFans provides a social media platform where creators share and monetize content and develop connections with fans. *Founded* 2016 London, United Kingdom **$535M** last round May 2026
- 3 [**ODEON Cinemas Group** ODEON Cinemas Group is a leading European cinema operator with 242 cinemas and 2,236 screens.](https://millionrounds.com/company/odeon-cinemas-group) ODEON Cinemas Group is a leading European cinema operator with 242 cinemas and 2,236 screens. *Founded* 2011 Stockholm, United Kingdom **$425M** last round Apr 2026
- 4 [**Balance** Balance, operating as Paradiso Ventures Inc., is Canada's oldest and largest insured digital asset custodian, founded in June 2017 in Calgary, Alberta.](https://millionrounds.com/company/balance) Balance, operating as Paradiso Ventures Inc., is Canada's oldest and largest insured digital asset custodian, founded in June 2017 in Calgary, Alberta. *Founded* 2017 Calgary, Spain **$386M** last round Jul 2026
- 5 [**MUBI**](https://millionrounds.com/company/mubi) *Founded* - United Kingdom **$217M** last round Aug 2025
- 6 [**Culture Trip** Premium small-group adventures for like-minded travellers; your companion for exploring the world while being good to it](https://millionrounds.com/company/culture-trip) Premium small-group adventures for like-minded travellers; your companion for exploring the world while being good to it *Founded* 2011 London, United Kingdom **$212M** last round Jun 2023
- 7 [**Brahma AI**](https://millionrounds.com/company/brahma-ai) *Founded* 2024 United Kingdom **$195M** last round Sept 2026
- 8 [**Tiqets** Tiqets is a ticketing platform where visitors can find, buy, and use tickets for museums and attractions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tiqets) Tiqets is a ticketing platform where visitors can find, buy, and use tickets for museums and attractions. *Founded* 2013 Amsterdam, Netherlands **$131M** last round Jun 2025
- 9 [**Checkstep** Checkstep is a London-based B2B technology company founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/checkstep) Checkstep is a London-based B2B technology company founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 London, United Kingdom **$113M** last round May 2026
- 10 [**Titan OS** Titan OS is an independent technology company based in Barcelona, founded in 2023 by industry veterans including Jacinto Roca.](https://millionrounds.com/company/titan-os) Titan OS is an independent technology company based in Barcelona, founded in 2023 by industry veterans including Jacinto Roca. *Founded* 2023 Barcelona, Spain **$104M** last round Nov 2026
- 11 [**Animaj** Animaj is a media company founded in May 2022, based in Paris, France, with additional offices in London and Madrid.](https://millionrounds.com/company/animaj) Animaj is a media company founded in May 2022, based in Paris, France, with additional offices in London and Madrid. *Founded* 2022 Paris, France **$85M** last round Mar 2026
- 12 [**GB News** GB News is a British television and broadcasting company established in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gb-news) GB News is a British television and broadcasting company established in 2020. *Founded* 2020 London, United Kingdom **$72M** last round Aug 2022
- 13 [**Dailymotion** Dailymotion is the leading destination for video discovery and exploration.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dailymotion) Dailymotion is the leading destination for video discovery and exploration. *Founded* 2005 Paris, France **$69M** last round Oct 2009
- 14 [**Creative Fabrica** Creative Fabrica is a Dutch digital marketplace and e-commerce platform founded in Amsterdam in 2016.](https://millionrounds.com/company/creative-fabrica) Creative Fabrica is a Dutch digital marketplace and e-commerce platform founded in Amsterdam in 2016. *Founded* 2016 Amsterdam, Netherlands **$61M** last round Jan 2023
- 15 [**Molotov**](https://millionrounds.com/company/molotov) *Founded* - France **$58M** last round Dec 2016
- 16 [**PEPcom** Pepcom one of the most experienced cable operators in Germany.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pepcom) Pepcom one of the most experienced cable operators in Germany. *Founded* 2001 Germany **$50M** last round Nov 2002
- 17 [**OCUS** OCUS is a technology company based in Paris, founded in 2016.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ocus) OCUS is a technology company based in Paris, founded in 2016. *Founded* 2016 Paris, France **$48M** last round Apr 2021
- 18 [**MediaCity Immersive Technologies Innovation Hub** MediaCity Immersive Technologies is a unique setting with the highest amount of creative, media, and technology enterprises.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mediacity-immersive-technologies-innovation-hub) MediaCity Immersive Technologies is a unique setting with the highest amount of creative, media, and technology enterprises. *Founded* 2023 United Kingdom **$39M** last round Apr 2025
- 19 [**MT DIGITAL MEDIA** MT Digital Media Limited is a UK-registered private limited company, incorporated on August 7, 2006.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mt-digital-media) MT Digital Media Limited is a UK-registered private limited company, incorporated on August 7, 2006. *Founded* 2006 Brentford, United Kingdom **$32M** last round Sept 2008
- 20 [**Videojug** Videojug develops entertainment and training videos, retail product films, and coverage of live events to connect brands and consumers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/videojug) Videojug develops entertainment and training videos, retail product films, and coverage of live events to connect brands and consumers. *Founded* 2006 London, United Kingdom **$30M** last round May 2007
- 21 [**Column** Column is a public benefit corporation building technology to help media, governments and legal services work together to notify the public.](https://millionrounds.com/company/column) Column is a public benefit corporation building technology to help media, governments and legal services work together to notify the public. *Founded* 2019 Italy **$30M** last round Aug 2022
- 22 [**ValkaAI** ValkaAI is an innovative AI startup founded in 2025 or 2026 by Vlastimil Venclík and Miloš Lokajíček.](https://millionrounds.com/company/valkaai) ValkaAI is an innovative AI startup founded in 2025 or 2026 by Vlastimil Venclík and Miloš Lokajíček. *Founded* 2025 Amsterdam, Czechia **$29M** last round Nov 2026
- 23 [**Zillion**](https://millionrounds.com/company/zillion) *Founded* - United Kingdom **$28M** last round Aug 2016
- 24 [**XL Video** XL Video provides video display systems for concerts, shows and other events, including the rental of LED displays and HD camera systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/xl-video) XL Video provides video display systems for concerts, shows and other events, including the rental of LED displays and HD camera systems. *Founded* 1996 Belgium **$27M** last round Aug 2011
- 25 [**Supponor** Supponor transforms real world mass-audience TV visible signage into highly targeted virtual brand messaging in sports broadcasting.](https://millionrounds.com/company/supponor) Supponor transforms real world mass-audience TV visible signage into highly targeted virtual brand messaging in sports broadcasting. *Founded* 2001 London, Finland **$26M** last round Jun 2012
- 26 [**Nexway** Nexway is a prominent French provider of e-commerce and payment solutions, focusing on digital monetization for software publishers, video game developers, and retailers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nexway) 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* 2002 Nimes, France **$26M** last round Jul 2010
- 27 [**Festicket** Festicket is a marketplace to discover and book music festival tickets, accommodation, transfers and extras.](https://millionrounds.com/company/festicket) Festicket is a marketplace to discover and book music festival tickets, accommodation, transfers and extras. *Founded* 2012 London, United Kingdom **$25M** last round Oct 2020
- 28 [**RIVR** A leading developer of photorealistic virtual reality interactive experiences](https://millionrounds.com/company/rivr) A leading developer of photorealistic virtual reality interactive experiences *Founded* 2017 Switzerland **$25M** last round Sept 2025
- 29 [**Moments Lab**](https://millionrounds.com/company/moments-lab) *Founded* - France **$24M** last round Jun 2025
- 30 [**Global Savings Group** The Global Savings Group (GSG) is Europe's leading shopping rewards company that empowers people to shop in a smarter way.](https://millionrounds.com/company/global-savings-group) The Global Savings Group (GSG) is Europe's leading shopping rewards company that empowers people to shop in a smarter way. *Founded* 2012 Muenchen, Germany **$23M** last round Oct 2017
- 31 [**Mediakraft Networks** Mediakraft Networks is a German digital media and online video company founded in 2011 and headquartered in Cologne, with additional offices in Berlin, Hamburg,](https://millionrounds.com/company/mediakraft-networks) 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* 2011 Cologne, Germany **$22M** last round Jul 2014
- 32 [**Happn** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/happn) 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* 2013 Paris, France **$22M** last round Oct 2015
- 33 [**Rentman** Rentman is a cloud-based operations management platform tailored for event and media production teams.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rentman) Rentman is a cloud-based operations management platform tailored for event and media production teams. *Founded* 2015 Utrecht, Netherlands **$22M** last round Dec 2023
- 34 [**Genially** Genially is a no-code SaaS platform based in Córdoba, Spain, founded in 2015.](https://millionrounds.com/company/genially) Genially is a no-code SaaS platform based in Córdoba, Spain, founded in 2015. *Founded* 2015 Cordoba, Spain **$20M** last round Sept 2021
- 35 [**Spiideo** Spiideo is a Swedish technology company based in Malmö, founded in 2012.](https://millionrounds.com/company/spiideo) Spiideo is a Swedish technology company based in Malmö, founded in 2012. *Founded* 2012 Malmoe, Sweden **$20M** last round Jun 2024
- 36 [**Kewego** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kewego) 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* 2003 Paris, France **$19M** last round Jan 2009
- 37 [**Populis** Populis is a media company which provides online publishing and advertising.](https://millionrounds.com/company/populis) Populis is a media company which provides online publishing and advertising. *Founded* 2004 Dublin, Ireland **$18M** last round Jul 2008
- 38 [**Layar** Layar is a Dutch augmented-reality company based in Amsterdam, founded in 2009.](https://millionrounds.com/company/layar) Layar is a Dutch augmented-reality company based in Amsterdam, founded in 2009. *Founded* 2009 Amsterdam, Netherlands **$17M** last round Nov 2010
- 39 [**Voddler** Voddler offers VoddlerNet technology which is a virtual cable TV system facilitating online video streaming and content consumption.](https://millionrounds.com/company/voddler) Voddler offers VoddlerNet technology which is a virtual cable TV system facilitating online video streaming and content consumption. *Founded* 2005 Sweden **$17M** last round Jan 2011
- 40 [**Fluid Topics** Fluid Topics is a global SaaS company based in Lyon, France, with additional operations in Cambridge, MA, and Saarbrücken, Germany.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fluid-topics) Fluid Topics is a global SaaS company based in Lyon, France, with additional operations in Cambridge, MA, and Saarbrücken, Germany. *Founded* 2012 Lyon, France **$16M** last round Apr 2024
- 41 [**Packmatic** Packmatic is a digital purchasing platform for customized packaging, founded in 2021 and based in Berlin, Germany.](https://millionrounds.com/company/packmatic) Packmatic is a digital purchasing platform for customized packaging, founded in 2021 and based in Berlin, Germany. *Founded* 2021 Berlin, Germany **$16M** last round Jan 2024
- 42 [**GOOM** GOOM is an online radio company that develops different types of audio content for various types of listeners.](https://millionrounds.com/company/goom) GOOM is an online radio company that develops different types of audio content for various types of listeners. *Founded* 2009 Sévres, France **$16M** last round Apr 2009
- 43 [**Make.TV** Make.TV reinvents content acquisition and discovery for live mobile video production with it's patented Live Video Cloud.](https://millionrounds.com/company/make-tv) Make.TV reinvents content acquisition and discovery for live mobile video production with it's patented Live Video Cloud. *Founded* 2010 Savage, Germany **$16M** last round Jun 2019
- 44 [**Techarena** TECHARENA is a global platform for innovation and entrepreneurship, founded in 2014 and based in Stockholm, Sweden.](https://millionrounds.com/company/techarena) TECHARENA is a global platform for innovation and entrepreneurship, founded in 2014 and based in Stockholm, Sweden. *Founded* 2014 Stockholm, Sweden **$15M** last round Jun 2025
- 45 [**Olyzon** Olyzon is a Paris-based adtech startup founded in 2024, specializing in Connected TV (CTV) advertising.](https://millionrounds.com/company/olyzon) Olyzon is a Paris-based adtech startup founded in 2024, specializing in Connected TV (CTV) advertising. *Founded* 2024 Paris, France **$14M** last round May 2026
- 46 [**Babelgum** Babelgum is a mobile and web entertainment platform developed by Babel Networks, launched in beta on March 7, 2007.](https://millionrounds.com/company/babelgum) Babelgum is a mobile and web entertainment platform developed by Babel Networks, launched in beta on March 7, 2007. *Founded* 2006 Dublin, United Kingdom **$13M** last round Jun 2005
- 47 [**TeamFeePay** TeamFeePay is a Belfast-based company that specializes in football club management software.](https://millionrounds.com/company/teamfeepay) TeamFeePay is a Belfast-based company that specializes in football club management software. *Founded* 2018 Belfast, United Kingdom **$12M** last round Jan 2026
- 48 [**Sonarworks** Sonarworks is a Latvian audio technology company founded in 2012, dedicated to enhancing sound experiences for both music creators and listeners.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sonarworks) Sonarworks is a Latvian audio technology company founded in 2012, dedicated to enhancing sound experiences for both music creators and listeners. *Founded* 2012 Riga, Latvia **$12M** last round Jul 2021
- 49 [**Pusher** Pusher is the category leader in delightful APIs for app developers building communication and collaboration features.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pusher) Pusher is the category leader in delightful APIs for app developers building communication and collaboration features. *Founded* 2011 London, United Kingdom **$12M** last round Apr 2018
- 50 [**CitiKey** CitiKey developed the world's first mobile city guide that allows customers to access digital maps, restaurant reviews.](https://millionrounds.com/company/citikey) CitiKey developed the world's first mobile city guide that allows customers to access digital maps, restaurant reviews. *Founded* 1999 Sweden **$12M** last round Feb 2000

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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