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Media startups in Santa Monica

10 media startups in Santa Monica have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 10 that have raised the most, $144M between them.

$144Mraised by these 10
10on our record in all
Whip Mediaraised the most
  1. 1Whip MediaWhip Media is a SaaS and data intelligence company based in Santa Monica, California.

    Whip Media is a SaaS and data intelligence company based in Santa Monica, California.

    Founded 2014Santa Monica, United States$50Mlast round Jan 2020
  2. 2Religion of SportsReligion of Sports is a global media company and studio founded in 2017 by NFL legends Tom Brady and Michael Strahan, along with filmmaker Gotham Chopra.

    Religion of Sports is a global media company and studio founded in 2017 by NFL legends Tom Brady and Michael Strahan, along with filmmaker Gotham Chopra.

    Founded 2017Santa Monica, United States$50Mlast round Jun 2022
  3. 3GreenflyGreenfly is a software platform that automates the continuous flow of short-form digital media for sports organizations.

    Greenfly is a software platform that automates the continuous flow of short-form digital media for sports organizations.

    Founded 2014Santa Monica, United States$29Mlast round Apr 2024
  4. 4ThisNextThisNext is a social commerce site where people recommend their favorite products so others can discover what's best to buy online.

    ThisNext is a social commerce site where people recommend their favorite products so others can discover what's best to buy online.

    Founded 2006Santa Monica, United States$8.7Mlast round Jan 2010
  5. 5StarNews MobileStarNews Mobile is an African-owned media-tech company that focuses on transforming the creator economy in Africa.

    StarNews Mobile is an African-owned media-tech company that focuses on transforming the creator economy in Africa.

    Founded 2017Santa Monica, United States$3.0Mlast round Oct 2023
  6. 6Terra Matrix MediaTerra Matrix Media is a performance-based marketing organization.

    Terra Matrix Media is a performance-based marketing organization.

    Founded 2007Santa Monica, United States$1.6Mlast round Sept 2010
  7. 7DreamParkDreamPark is revolutionizing the theme park experience by creating the downloadable mixed-reality theme park platform.

    DreamPark is revolutionizing the theme park experience by creating the downloadable mixed-reality theme park platform.

    Founded 2005Santa Monica, United States$1.1Mlast round May 2025
  8. 8StreamupStreamup is a fun way to watch, chat with, and support your favorite musicians.

    Streamup is a fun way to watch, chat with, and support your favorite musicians.

    Founded 2013Santa Monica, United States$370Klast round Mar 2016
  9. 9Culture GenesisCulture Genesis is a Los Angeles-based, Black-owned media-tech company founded in 2018.

    Culture Genesis is a Los Angeles-based, Black-owned media-tech company founded in 2018.

    Founded 2018Santa Monica, United States$200Klast round Sept 2018
  10. 10CustExCustEx is a privately-held technology company based in Silicon Valley/Silicon Beach, founded in 2013.

    CustEx is a privately-held technology company based in Silicon Valley/Silicon Beach, founded in 2013.

    Founded 2012Santa Monica, United States$140Klast round May 2015
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15 November 2026updated nightly
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