# Top 50 Media Startups by Funding Raised in 2026

> The 50 media startups that raised in 2026 that raised the most in 2026, ranked by money raised this year: $34B combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/media-startups-raised-2026 (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**ByteDance** ByteDance is a Chinese multinational internet technology company based in Beijing, known for its popular video-sharing platform TikTok and a variety of AI-drive](https://millionrounds.com/company/bytedance) ByteDance is a Chinese multinational internet technology company based in Beijing, known for its popular video-sharing platform TikTok and a variety of AI-drive *Founded* 2016 Beijing, China **$30B** last round Sept 2026
- 2 [**Fal** fal.ai is a developer-first generative media platform and cloud infrastructure provider based in San Francisco, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fal) fal.ai is a developer-first generative media platform and cloud infrastructure provider based in San Francisco, California. *Founded* 2020 San Francisco, United States **$1.3B** last round Nov 2026
- 3 [**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
- 4 [**Rightsline** Rightsline is a global SaaS platform that specializes in rights and royalties management software.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rightsline) Rightsline is a global SaaS platform that specializes in rights and royalties management software. *Founded* 2012 El Segundo, United States **$500M** last round May 2026
- 5 [**Create Music Group** Create Music Group is a music and media technology company](https://millionrounds.com/company/create-music-group) Create Music Group is a music and media technology company *Founded* 2015 Hollywood, United States **$450M** last round Mar 2026
- 6 [**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
- 7 [**Cologix** Cologix operates 3 Central Ohio enterprise-grade data centers offering the densest interconnectivity in the region & the only regional data center to offer acce](https://millionrounds.com/company/cologix) Cologix operates 3 Central Ohio enterprise-grade data centers offering the densest interconnectivity in the region & the only regional data center to offer acce *Founded* 2010 Denver, United States **$176M** last round Mar 2026
- 8 [**Brahma AI**](https://millionrounds.com/company/brahma-ai) *Founded* 2024 United Kingdom **$150M** last round Sept 2026
- 9 [**Pika** Pika is a machine that cleans reusable diapers in one step.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pika) Pika is a machine that cleans reusable diapers in one step. *Founded* 2019 United States **$136M** last round Oct 2026
- 10 [**Pocket Entertainment**](https://millionrounds.com/company/pocket-entertainment) *Founded* - India **$110M** last round Sept 2026
- 11 [**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 **$107M** last round May 2026
- 12 [**Cosm** Cosm is an American sports and entertainment technology company that specializes in immersive experiences through its large-format "Shared Reality" venues.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cosm) Cosm is an American sports and entertainment technology company that specializes in immersive experiences through its large-format "Shared Reality" venues. *Founded* 2020 Los Angeles, United States **$100M** last round Jun 2026
- 13 [**CreatorFi** CreatorFi is a financial technology company that specializes in providing embedded financing solutions for digital creators.](https://millionrounds.com/company/creatorfi) CreatorFi is a financial technology company that specializes in providing embedded financing solutions for digital creators. *Founded* 2021 New York, United States **$85M** last round Sept 2026
- 14 [**Big Shot Pictures** Big Shot Pictures is an animation and live-action production company that combines storytelling expertise with cutting-edge technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/big-shot-pictures) Big Shot Pictures is an animation and live-action production company that combines storytelling expertise with cutting-edge technology. *Founded* - Los Angeles, United States **$56M** last round Jan 2026
- 15 [**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 **$46M** last round Nov 2026
- 16 [**Light** Light is a depth-sensing and perception technology company that provides automation solutions for automobiles.](https://millionrounds.com/company/light) Light is a depth-sensing and perception technology company that provides automation solutions for automobiles. *Founded* 2013 Redwood City, United States **$46M** last round Sept 2026
- 17 [**Flam**](https://millionrounds.com/company/flam) *Founded* - United States **$40M** last round Sept 2026
- 18 [**Golden Child** Golden Child is a Miami-based premium fresh dog food brand.](https://millionrounds.com/company/golden-child) Golden Child is a Miami-based premium fresh dog food brand. *Founded* 2012 Miami, United States **$37M** last round Apr 2026
- 19 [**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 **$34M** last round Jul 2026
- 20 [**T2** T2 focuses on in research and business development.](https://millionrounds.com/company/t2) T2 focuses on in research and business development. *Founded* 2014 United States **$31M** last round Jul 2026
- 21 [**Spines** Spines improve workplace performance through shared vision and strategy, team creation, corporate training, self-learning, and onboarding.](https://millionrounds.com/company/spines) Spines improve workplace performance through shared vision and strategy, team creation, corporate training, self-learning, and onboarding. *Founded* 2014 United States **$29M** last round Nov 2026
- 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 [**Invisible Narratives** Digital content studio merging Hollywood filmmakers with the most engaged social channels.](https://millionrounds.com/company/invisible-narratives) Digital content studio merging Hollywood filmmakers with the most engaged social channels. *Founded* 2018 West Hollywood, United States **$25M** last round Jun 2026
- 24 [**Pro Shop** Pro Shop, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pro-shop) Pro Shop, Inc. *Founded* 2023 Ponte Vedra Beach, United States **$24M** last round Oct 2026
- 25 [**FreeCast** FreeCast Inc is a content discovery and management engine operating video-on-demand and pay-per-view library online.](https://millionrounds.com/company/freecast) FreeCast Inc is a content discovery and management engine operating video-on-demand and pay-per-view library online. *Founded* 2011 Orlando, United States **$24M** last round Jul 2026
- 26 [**Vudoo** Vudoo is an ecommerce platform that offers digital transformation, channel management, and marketing automation services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vudoo) Vudoo is an ecommerce platform that offers digital transformation, channel management, and marketing automation services. *Founded* 2019 Australia **$22M** last round Nov 2026
- 27 [**MOTHER.Tech** Mother.tech is a creative studio and AI company based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2023.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mother-tech) Mother.tech is a creative studio and AI company based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2023. *Founded* - New York, United States **$15M** last round May 2026
- 28 [**Shade** Ultra-accurate & ultra-sensitive wearable UV sensor](https://millionrounds.com/company/shade) Ultra-accurate & ultra-sensitive wearable UV sensor *Founded* 2014 New York, United States **$14M** last round Apr 2026
- 29 [**GlobalComix** GlobalComix is a digital comics publishing and distribution platform founded in 2017 by Christopher Carter, who serves as CEO.](https://millionrounds.com/company/globalcomix) GlobalComix is a digital comics publishing and distribution platform founded in 2017 by Christopher Carter, who serves as CEO. *Founded* 2017 New York, United States **$13M** last round Mar 2026
- 30 [**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
- 31 [**The Realest** The Realest is a Los Angeles-based authentication and marketplace platform specializing in sports, entertainment, and culture memorabilia.](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-realest) The Realest is a Los Angeles-based authentication and marketplace platform specializing in sports, entertainment, and culture memorabilia. *Founded* 2022 Los Angeles, United States **$12M** last round Jan 2026
- 32 [**Real American Freestyle** Real American Freestyle is a sports and entertainment company that broadcasts freestyle wrestling live.](https://millionrounds.com/company/real-american-freestyle) Real American Freestyle is a sports and entertainment company that broadcasts freestyle wrestling live. *Founded* 2025 Tampa, United States **$11M** last round May 2026
- 33 [**Zitcha** Zitcha is a B2B retail technology company based in Melbourne, Australia, founded in 2022.](https://millionrounds.com/company/zitcha) Zitcha is a B2B retail technology company based in Melbourne, Australia, founded in 2022. *Founded* 2022 Melbourne, Australia **$10M** last round Jul 2026
- 34 [**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 **$10M** last round May 2026
- 35 [**Run-A-Muck** Run-A-Muck is a multi-platform media company that focuses on telling bold, culturally disruptive stories.](https://millionrounds.com/company/run-a-muck) Run-A-Muck is a multi-platform media company that focuses on telling bold, culturally disruptive stories. *Founded* - Brooklyn, United States **$10M** last round Jun 2026
- 36 [**Pangram** Boutique Indian VC firm investing in HealthTech, FinTech, InsurTech & HRTech](https://millionrounds.com/company/pangram) Boutique Indian VC firm investing in HealthTech, FinTech, InsurTech & HRTech *Founded* - United States **$9.0M** last round Jul 2026
- 37 [**DubClub** DubClub is an online platform based in Chicago, Illinois, that connects sports bettors with professional handicappers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dubclub) DubClub is an online platform based in Chicago, Illinois, that connects sports bettors with professional handicappers. *Founded* 2021 Chicago, United States **$7.5M** last round Jul 2026
- 38 [**VITL** VITL is a healthtech company based in Nashville, Tennessee, founded in 2024.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vitl) VITL is a healthtech company based in Nashville, Tennessee, founded in 2024. *Founded* 2024 Nashville, United Kingdom **$7.5M** last round Mar 2026
- 39 [**Noise** Gonoise provides mobile accessories, camera accessories, and smart wearables.](https://millionrounds.com/company/noise) Gonoise provides mobile accessories, camera accessories, and smart wearables. *Founded* 2014 Gurugram, United States **$7.2M** last round Sept 2026
- 40 [**Indent** 原作執筆ツール「Nola(ノラ)」を運営する株式会社indentの会社ホームページです。小説、漫画、タテ読み漫画の原作制作や編集業務のご相談などはお気軽にお問い合わせください。](https://millionrounds.com/company/indent) 原作執筆ツール「Nola(ノラ)」を運営する株式会社indentの会社ホームページです。小説、漫画、タテ読み漫画の原作制作や編集業務のご相談などはお気軽にお問い合わせください。 *Founded* - United States **$7.0M** last round Oct 2026
- 41 [**IDNTT** IDNTT produces smart, cross-media, cross-market content for interactions and traffic to websites, eCommerce, and physical stores.](https://millionrounds.com/company/idntt) IDNTT produces smart, cross-media, cross-market content for interactions and traffic to websites, eCommerce, and physical stores. *Founded* 2010 Balerna, Switzerland **$5.8M** last round Jun 2026
- 42 [**Topview** Topview is a full-service talent management and marketing agency.](https://millionrounds.com/company/topview) Topview is a full-service talent management and marketing agency. *Founded* 2018 Singapore **$5.5M** last round Feb 2026
- 43 [**Osmo Studio** Osmo Studio is an AI-native motion graphics studio and video platform located in San Francisco.](https://millionrounds.com/company/osmo-studio) Osmo Studio is an AI-native motion graphics studio and video platform located in San Francisco. *Founded* 2025 San Francisco, United States **$5.0M** last round Aug 2026
- 44 [**RXC** RXC is a startup that creates a differentiated next-gen media commerce platform that helps brands succeed.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rxc) RXC is a startup that creates a differentiated next-gen media commerce platform that helps brands succeed. *Founded* 2020 South Korea **$4.8M** last round Jan 2026
- 45 [**Boomband** Boomband is an innovative talent marketplace founded in 2024 by Jeff Taylor, the creator of Monster.com.](https://millionrounds.com/company/boomband) Boomband is an innovative talent marketplace founded in 2024 by Jeff Taylor, the creator of Monster.com. *Founded* 2024 Westerly, United States **$4.0M** last round Feb 2026
- 46 [**KLIPY** KLIPY is a San Francisco-based company that offers a large library of localized GIFs, stickers, and memes.](https://millionrounds.com/company/klipy) KLIPY is a San Francisco-based company that offers a large library of localized GIFs, stickers, and memes. *Founded* 2022 San Francisco, United States **$3.8M** last round Jun 2026
- 47 [**SportVot** SportVot is an innovative sports technology startup based in Mumbai, India, founded in 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sportvot) SportVot is an innovative sports technology startup based in Mumbai, India, founded in 2019. *Founded* 2019 Mumbai, India **$3.4M** last round Apr 2026
- 48 [**NeoRealX** NeoRealX is an XR and AI company that makes immersive content and experiences for many industries.](https://millionrounds.com/company/neorealx) NeoRealX is an XR and AI company that makes immersive content and experiences for many industries. *Founded* - Tokyo, Japan **$3.4M** last round May 2026
- 49 [**YOAKE Entertainment** A pioneering joint venture founded by leading names in entertainment, including TWIN PLANET, ASOBISYSTEM, W TOKYO, and Y&N Brothers, alongside renowned producer](https://millionrounds.com/company/yoake-entertainment) A pioneering joint venture founded by leading names in entertainment, including TWIN PLANET, ASOBISYSTEM, W TOKYO, and Y&N Brothers, alongside renowned producer *Founded* 2023 Tokyo, Japan **$3.2M** last round Feb 2026
- 50 [**Section** Section is an Edge Compute Platform that enables engineers to run any workload, anywhere, underpinned by modern DevOps principles.](https://millionrounds.com/company/section) Section is an Edge Compute Platform that enables engineers to run any workload, anywhere, underpinned by modern DevOps principles. *Founded* 2012 United States **$3.1M** last round Jul 2026

**Money raised in 2026** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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