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Media startups in New York

80 media startups in New York have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $1.3B between them.

$1.3Braised by these 50
80on our record in all
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  1. 1PurchPurch is a digital publishing and marketplace platform that connects buyers and sellers through detailed product reviews, comparisons, and advanced publisher technology.

    Purch is a digital publishing and marketplace platform that connects buyers and sellers through detailed product reviews, comparisons, and advanced publisher technology.

    Founded 2003New York, United States$176Mlast round Jun 2015
  2. 2Genvid TechnologiesGenvid Technologies is a software company that provides interactive livestreaming technologies and services for MILEs.

    Genvid Technologies is a software company that provides interactive livestreaming technologies and services for MILEs.

    Founded 2016New York, United States$115Mlast round Jul 2021
  3. 3YotpoYotpo is a leading eCommerce retention marketing platform that helps brands foster trust, loyalty, and long-term customer relationships.

    Yotpo is a leading eCommerce retention marketing platform that helps brands foster trust, loyalty, and long-term customer relationships.

    Founded 2011New York, United States$103Mlast round Sept 2021
  4. 4CreatorFiCreatorFi is a financial technology company that specializes in providing embedded financing solutions for digital creators.

    CreatorFi is a financial technology company that specializes in providing embedded financing solutions for digital creators.

    Founded 2021New York, United States$85Mlast round Sept 2026
  5. 5The FeedRoomThe FeedRoom provides online video communications, streaming and digital asset management services.

    The FeedRoom provides online video communications, streaming and digital asset management services.

    Founded 1999New York, United States$69Mlast round Jul 2008
  6. 6ContextWebContextWeb was a digital media and advertising technology company based in New York, founded in 2000.

    ContextWeb was a digital media and advertising technology company based in New York, founded in 2000.

    Founded 2000New York, United States$64Mlast round Sept 2011
  7. 7Business InsiderBusiness Insider is an online platform that offers the latest business, celebrity, and technology news.

    Business Insider is an online platform that offers the latest business, celebrity, and technology news.

    Founded 2007New York, United States$56Mlast round Jan 2015
  8. 8The Browser CompanyBuilding Arc, a better way to use the internet.

    Building Arc, a better way to use the internet.

    Founded 2019New York, United States$50Mlast round Mar 2024
  9. 9First Look MediaFirst Look Media (FLM) is a hybrid American media organization founded in October 2013 by Pierre Omidyar, co-founder of eBay.

    First Look Media (FLM) is a hybrid American media organization founded in October 2013 by Pierre Omidyar, co-founder of eBay.

    Founded 2013New York, United States$50Mlast round Dec 2013
  10. 10More.comMore.com is an online health, beauty, and wellness store.

    More.com is an online health, beauty, and wellness store.

    Founded 1998New York, United States$43Mlast round Nov 1999
  11. 11StensulStensul is a New York-based enterprise software company that offers the Governed CreationTM Platform, also known as the Marketing Creation PlatformTM.

    Stensul is a New York-based enterprise software company that offers the Governed CreationTM Platform, also known as the Marketing Creation PlatformTM.

    Founded 2016New York, United States$42Mlast round Nov 2023
  12. 12Mic NetworkMic Network offers Mic, a news and media company for young people.

    Mic Network offers Mic, a news and media company for young people.

    Founded 2012New York, United States$32Mlast round Jun 2015
  13. 13MashableMashable is a media company for the connected generation and voice of digital culture.

    Mashable is a media company for the connected generation and voice of digital culture.

    Founded 2005New York, United States$31Mlast round Jan 2015
  14. 14FileCloudFileCloud is a hyper-secure enterprise file sync and share platform that focuses on content collaboration.

    FileCloud is a hyper-secure enterprise file sync and share platform that focuses on content collaboration.

    Founded 2016New York, United States$30Mlast round Jul 2023
  15. 15SpeakaboosSpeakaboos is a reading application that offers bedtime stories, nursery rhymes, and songs for kids.

    Speakaboos is a reading application that offers bedtime stories, nursery rhymes, and songs for kids.

    Founded 2009New York, United States$25Mlast round Oct 2015
  16. 16Open Road Integrated MediaOpen Road Integrated Media is a digital marketing and multimedia content company that connects authors with readers.

    Open Road Integrated Media is a digital marketing and multimedia content company that connects authors with readers.

    Founded 2009New York, United States$23Mlast round Aug 2013
  17. 17TacodaTacoda provides behavioral targeted online advertising services, delivering ads to consumers based on their web surfing habits.

    Tacoda provides behavioral targeted online advertising services, delivering ads to consumers based on their web surfing habits.

    Founded 2001New York, United States$19Mlast round Feb 2007
  18. 18ShadeUltra-accurate & ultra-sensitive wearable UV sensor

    Ultra-accurate & ultra-sensitive wearable UV sensor

    Founded 2014New York, United States$18Mlast round Apr 2026
  19. 19The DodoThe Dodo is an American digital media company focused on animal-centric content.

    The Dodo is an American digital media company focused on animal-centric content.

    Founded 2014New York, United States$18Mlast round Nov 2015
  20. 20Air MailAir Mail is a digital weekly newspaper.

    Air Mail is a digital weekly newspaper.

    Founded 2019New York, United States$17Mlast round Dec 2021
  21. 21BlogHerBlogHer was founded on the premise that women’s collective voices hold boundless power.

    BlogHer was founded on the premise that women’s collective voices hold boundless power.

    Founded 2005New York, United States$16Mlast round May 2009
  22. 22MOTHER.TechMother.tech is a creative studio and AI company based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2023.

    Mother.tech is a creative studio and AI company based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2023.

    Founded -New York, United States$15Mlast round May 2026
  23. 23LingopalLingopal is a New York-based artificial intelligence startup founded in 2023 by Deven Orie and Casey Schneider.

    Lingopal is a New York-based artificial intelligence startup founded in 2023 by Deven Orie and Casey Schneider.

    Founded 2023New York, United States$14Mlast round Feb 2025
  24. 24JellysmackJellysmack is a global creator company founded in 2016, dedicated to identifying and nurturing talented video creators using proprietary AI and data technology.

    Jellysmack is a global creator company founded in 2016, dedicated to identifying and nurturing talented video creators using proprietary AI and data technology.

    Founded 2016New York, United States$14Mlast round Jun 2022
  25. 25GlobalComixGlobalComix is a digital comics publishing and distribution platform founded in 2017 by Christopher Carter, who serves as CEO.

    GlobalComix is a digital comics publishing and distribution platform founded in 2017 by Christopher Carter, who serves as CEO.

    Founded 2017New York, United States$13Mlast round Mar 2026
  26. 265min Media5min Media is a syndication platform for lifestyle, knowledge and instructional videos.

    5min Media is a syndication platform for lifestyle, knowledge and instructional videos.

    Founded 2007New York, United States$13Mlast round Jul 2009
  27. 27AllstarAllstar is a technology company focused on cloud-based gameplay capture and enhancement services.

    Allstar is a technology company focused on cloud-based gameplay capture and enhancement services.

    Founded 2019New York, United States$12Mlast round Dec 2023
  28. 28SteadySteady is digital solution company they developing website and mobile application

    Steady is digital solution company they developing website and mobile application

    Founded 2008New York, United States$12Mlast round Oct 2021
  29. 29MarcoPolo LearningMarcoPolo Learning is an award-winning digital curriculum developer for early learners.

    MarcoPolo Learning is an award-winning digital curriculum developer for early learners.

    Founded 2013New York, United States$11Mlast round Aug 2021
  30. 30LiveLikeLiveLike is a technology company based in New York, founded in 2015, that focuses on audience engagement platforms and gamification engines.

    LiveLike is a technology company based in New York, founded in 2015, that focuses on audience engagement platforms and gamification engines.

    Founded 2015New York, United States$10Mlast round Feb 2025
  31. 31Zola BooksFounded in 2011, New York-based Zola Books is a new brand of eBook retailer that provides readers with the eBooks they want, the authors they love...

    Founded in 2011, New York-based Zola Books is a new brand of eBook retailer that provides readers with the eBooks they want, the authors they love...

    Founded 2011New York, United States$8.2Mlast round Oct 2013
  32. 32Global GrindGlobal Grind is a digital media and online content brand that focuses on "Hip-Pop" culture, covering a wide range of topics including celebrity news, lifestyle,

    Global Grind is a digital media and online content brand that focuses on "Hip-Pop" culture, covering a wide range of topics including celebrity news, lifestyle,

    Founded 2007New York, United States$7.1Mlast round Oct 2009
  33. 33PuckPuck is a digital media company founded in 2021 that focuses on subscription-based journalism at the intersection of power, money, and ego in the United States.

    Puck is a digital media company founded in 2021 that focuses on subscription-based journalism at the intersection of power, money, and ego in the United States.

    Founded 2021New York, United States$7.0Mlast round Aug 2021
  34. 34DistractifyDistractify is a digital media company founded in 2013 that focuses on entertainment news, pop culture, celebrity stories, and social trend analysis.

    Distractify is a digital media company founded in 2013 that focuses on entertainment news, pop culture, celebrity stories, and social trend analysis.

    Founded 2013New York, United States$7.0Mlast round Jun 2014
  35. 35SavoteurSavoteur is a digital media and travel publication based in New York, NY, that was founded in 2010.

    Savoteur is a digital media and travel publication based in New York, NY, that was founded in 2010.

    Founded 2010New York, United States$6.5Mlast round May 2015
  36. 36Outrigger MediaOutrigger Media is a software and analytics firm based in New York, specializing in online video advertising.

    Outrigger Media is a software and analytics firm based in New York, specializing in online video advertising.

    Founded 2009New York, United States$6.5Mlast round Jan 2015
  37. 37Fresco NewsFresco News is a digital media company based in New York that focuses on mobile journalism and user-generated news content.

    Fresco News is a digital media company based in New York that focuses on mobile journalism and user-generated news content.

    Founded 2014New York, United States$6.5Mlast round Apr 2017
  38. 38OnSwipeOnswipe is a platform for insanely easy mobile publishing

    Onswipe is a platform for insanely easy mobile publishing

    Founded 2010New York, United States$6.0Mlast round Jan 2012
  39. 39Callaway Digital ArtsCallaway Digital Arts (CDA) is a New York-based company founded in 2010 as a division of Callaway Arts & Entertainment.

    Callaway Digital Arts (CDA) is a New York-based company founded in 2010 as a division of Callaway Arts & Entertainment.

    Founded 1980New York, United States$6.0Mlast round Nov 2010
  40. 40The College Sports CompanyThe College Sports Company, also known as College Sports Co., is a media and production firm focused on creating athlete-driven media networks for collegiate at

    The College Sports Company, also known as College Sports Co., is a media and production firm focused on creating athlete-driven media networks for collegiate at

    Founded 2021New York, United States$5.3Mlast round May 2026
  41. 41Red TricycleRed Tricycle is a digital media company that provides authoritative, localized content to its growing online community of busy urban moms.

    Red Tricycle is a digital media company that provides authoritative, localized content to its growing online community of busy urban moms.

    Founded 2006New York, United States$4.9Mlast round Feb 2015
  42. 42SagespotSageSpot is a subscription social platform based in New York, founded in 2020.

    SageSpot is a subscription social platform based in New York, founded in 2020.

    Founded 2021New York, United States$4.5Mlast round Apr 2023
  43. 43The SwellThe Swell is a community and learning platform that supports individuals in the second half of their lives.

    The Swell is a community and learning platform that supports individuals in the second half of their lives.

    Founded 2020New York, United States$4.0Mlast round Mar 2020
  44. 44Amie Streetwww.AmieStreet.com offers MP3 downloads from the newest and hottest artists.

    www.AmieStreet.com offers MP3 downloads from the newest and hottest artists.

    Founded 2006New York, United States$3.9Mlast round Oct 2009
  45. 45StringrStringr is a media-technology company that connects a global network of over 160,000 videographers with media organizations, brands, and advertisers seeking rea

    Stringr is a media-technology company that connects a global network of over 160,000 videographers with media organizations, brands, and advertisers seeking rea

    Founded 2014New York, United States$3.5Mlast round Oct 2018
  46. 46ProPublicaProPublica is an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism with moral force.

    ProPublica is an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism with moral force.

    Founded 2008New York, United States$3.2Mlast round Aug 2015
  47. 47News DeeplyNews Deeply builds single-topic platforms, connecting experts and key decision makers in an interactive content and community platform.

    News Deeply builds single-topic platforms, connecting experts and key decision makers in an interactive content and community platform.

    Founded 2012New York, United States$3.1Mlast round Oct 2017
  48. 48Crowd FusionCrowd Fusion is a publishing platform that combines several popular applications, like blogging, wikis, tagging and workflow management, with some original co

    Crowd Fusion is a publishing platform that combines several popular applications, like blogging, wikis, tagging and workflow management, with some original co

    Founded 2007New York, United States$3.0Mlast round Jul 2008
  49. 49QwotedQwoted is a journalist engagement platform based in New York, NY, that connects media professionals with vetted subject-matter experts, PR professionals, small

    Qwoted is a journalist engagement platform based in New York, NY, that connects media professionals with vetted subject-matter experts, PR professionals, small

    Founded 2019New York, United States$3.0Mlast round Jun 2021
  50. 50Appy CoupleAppy Couple enables users to create and publish personal mobile wedding apps and websites to share details and photos.

    Appy Couple enables users to create and publish personal mobile wedding apps and websites to share details and photos.

    Founded 2011New York, United States$2.7Mlast round Feb 2014
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