# Top 50 Media Startups Worldwide by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded media startups worldwide, ranked by total funding raised: $48B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/media-startups (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 **$33B** last round Sept 2026
- 2 [**Trump Media & Technology Group** Trump Media & Technology Group provides digital media and technology products focused on online communication and content distribution.](https://millionrounds.com/company/trump-media-and-technology-group) Trump Media & Technology Group provides digital media and technology products focused on online communication and content distribution. *Founded* 2021 Sarasota, United States **$1.5B** last round May 2025
- 3 [**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 **$1.4B** last round Nov 2026
- 4 [**Hudson Pacific Properties** Hudson Pacific Properties is a full-service, vertically integrated real estate company focused on owning.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hudson-pacific-properties) Hudson Pacific Properties is a full-service, vertically integrated real estate company focused on owning. *Founded* 2009 Los Angeles, United States **$795M** last round Sept 2025
- 5 [**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
- 6 [**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 **$676M** last round Mar 2026
- 7 [**TON Strategy Company** TON Strategy Company specializes in business-focused interactive video webinars, CRM, sales, and marketing applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ton-strategy-company) TON Strategy Company specializes in business-focused interactive video webinars, CRM, sales, and marketing applications. *Founded* 2012 Newport Beach, United States **$558M** last round Aug 2025
- 8 [**WP Engine** Global web enablement company providing premium WordPress products and solutions](https://millionrounds.com/company/wp-engine) Global web enablement company providing premium WordPress products and solutions *Founded* 2010 Austin, United States **$539M** last round Jan 2018
- 9 [**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
- 10 [**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
- 11 [**Scopely** DIGIT, a Scopely Studio, is an international team of talented and experienced game makers, creating truly unique multiplayer strategy games.](https://millionrounds.com/company/scopely) DIGIT, a Scopely Studio, is an international team of talented and experienced game makers, creating truly unique multiplayer strategy games. *Founded* - Dublin, United States **$459M** last round Oct 2021
- 12 [**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
- 13 [**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
- 14 [**Setanta** Setanta Sports is the extensive media platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/setanta) Setanta Sports is the extensive media platform. *Founded* 1998 - **$417M** last round Dec 2006
- 15 [**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
- 16 [**RetailMeNot** RetailMeNot is a marketplace for online coupons and deals that operates a portfolio of coupon and deal websites.](https://millionrounds.com/company/retailmenot) RetailMeNot is a marketplace for online coupons and deals that operates a portfolio of coupon and deal websites. *Founded* 2007 Austin, United States **$300M** last round Nov 2011
- 17 [**Caffeine** Caffeine was a social broadcasting platform founded in 2016 by Ben Keighran and Sam Roberts, based in San Francisco, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/caffeine) Caffeine was a social broadcasting platform founded in 2016 by Ben Keighran and Sam Roberts, based in San Francisco, California. *Founded* 2016 San Francisco, United States **$259M** last round Jul 2020
- 18 [**Stem Disintermedia** Stem Disintermedia helps creators, artists, and musicians collect digital revenue and enables them to track and share their earnings.](https://millionrounds.com/company/stem-disintermedia) Stem Disintermedia helps creators, artists, and musicians collect digital revenue and enables them to track and share their earnings. *Founded* 2015 Los Angeles, United States **$250M** last round Jul 2023
- 19 [**TelevisaUnivision** TelevisaUnivision is a Mexican-American media company which owns the American Spanish language broadcast network Univision.](https://millionrounds.com/company/televisaunivision) TelevisaUnivision is a Mexican-American media company which owns the American Spanish language broadcast network Univision. *Founded* 1973 Miami, United States **$241M** last round Jan 2024
- 20 [**MUBI**](https://millionrounds.com/company/mubi) *Founded* - United Kingdom **$217M** last round Aug 2025
- 21 [**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 **$216M** last round Oct 2026
- 22 [**ONE Championship** ONE Championship is a sports media company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/one-championship) ONE Championship is a sports media company. *Founded* 2011 Singapore, Singapore **$216M** last round Oct 2024
- 23 [**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
- 24 [**Viu** Viu is a video streaming subscription service.](https://millionrounds.com/company/viu) Viu is a video streaming subscription service. *Founded* 2015 Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China **$200M** last round Jun 2023
- 25 [**Brahma AI**](https://millionrounds.com/company/brahma-ai) *Founded* 2024 United Kingdom **$195M** last round Sept 2026
- 26 [**gamma** Optimización de Negocios.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gamma) Optimización de Negocios. *Founded* 2017 Marbella, United States **$180M** last round Nov 2025
- 27 [**Purch** Purch is a digital publishing and marketplace platform that connects buyers and sellers through detailed product reviews, comparisons, and advanced publisher technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/purch) Purch is a digital publishing and marketplace platform that connects buyers and sellers through detailed product reviews, comparisons, and advanced publisher technology. *Founded* 2003 New York, United States **$176M** last round Jun 2015
- 28 [**iflix** Let’s get down to business.](https://millionrounds.com/company/iflix) Let’s get down to business. *Founded* 2014 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia **$170M** last round Jul 2019
- 29 [**CuriosityStream** Curiosity Stream has thousands of documentaries that enlighten, entertain & inspire.](https://millionrounds.com/company/curiositystream) Curiosity Stream has thousands of documentaries that enlighten, entertain & inspire. *Founded* 2015 Silver Spring, United States **$165M** last round Aug 2025
- 30 [**Video++** Video++ provides video-streaming services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/video) Video++ provides video-streaming services. *Founded* - China **$161M** last round Sept 2018
- 31 [**Livescribe** Our mission is to enhance our customers' business by providing the very highest quality training, information and support services possible.](https://millionrounds.com/company/livescribe) Our mission is to enhance our customers' business by providing the very highest quality training, information and support services possible. *Founded* 2007 United States **$160M** last round Nov 2012
- 32 [**ManyChat** Manychat helps businesses do marketing, sales and support through Facebook Messenger.](https://millionrounds.com/company/manychat) Manychat helps businesses do marketing, sales and support through Facebook Messenger. *Founded* 2015 San Francisco, United States **$158M** last round Apr 2025
- 33 [**Hotstar** Hotstar operates an online video streaming platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hotstar) Hotstar operates an online video streaming platform. *Founded* 2000 India **$153M** last round Mar 2019
- 34 [**Panda TV** Panda.tv is a website that provides user submitted videos in categories such as video games, fighting, and singing.](https://millionrounds.com/company/panda-tv) Panda.tv is a website that provides user submitted videos in categories such as video games, fighting, and singing. *Founded* 2015 Shanghai **$145M** last round May 2017
- 35 [**Loudeye** Loudeye provides digital media services that facilitate the distribution of media and entertainment for mobile and consumer electronics.](https://millionrounds.com/company/loudeye) Loudeye provides digital media services that facilitate the distribution of media and entertainment for mobile and consumer electronics. *Founded* 1997 United States **$144M** last round Aug 2006
- 36 [**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
- 37 [**NextVR** NextVR is a technology company that captures and delivers live and on-demand virtual reality experiences.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nextvr) NextVR is a technology company that captures and delivers live and on-demand virtual reality experiences. *Founded* 2009 United States **$116M** last round Aug 2016
- 38 [**Substack** Substack is a subscription-based publishing platform founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/substack) Substack is a subscription-based publishing platform founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. *Founded* 2017 San Francisco, United States **$115M** last round Jan 2026
- 39 [**Genvid Technologies** Genvid Technologies is a software company that provides interactive livestreaming technologies and services for MILEs.](https://millionrounds.com/company/genvid-technologies) Genvid Technologies is a software company that provides interactive livestreaming technologies and services for MILEs. *Founded* 2016 New York, United States **$115M** last round Jul 2021
- 40 [**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
- 41 [**Pocket Entertainment**](https://millionrounds.com/company/pocket-entertainment) *Founded* - India **$110M** last round Sept 2026
- 42 [**SiriusXM Canada** SiriusXM Canada is a Canadian radio channel broadcasting satellite radio channels featuring premier sports, news, entertainment, and more.](https://millionrounds.com/company/siriusxm-canada) SiriusXM Canada is a Canadian radio channel broadcasting satellite radio channels featuring premier sports, news, entertainment, and more. *Founded* 2005 Toronto, Canada **$105M** last round May 2013
- 43 [**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
- 44 [**Yotpo** Yotpo is a leading eCommerce retention marketing platform that helps brands foster trust, loyalty, and long-term customer relationships.](https://millionrounds.com/company/yotpo) Yotpo is a leading eCommerce retention marketing platform that helps brands foster trust, loyalty, and long-term customer relationships. *Founded* 2011 New York, United States **$103M** last round Sept 2021
- 45 [**Macro** Macro is a marketing agency that offers communication strategies, advertising, brand marketing, and visual design services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/macro) Macro is a marketing agency that offers communication strategies, advertising, brand marketing, and visual design services. *Founded* 2022 United States **$102M** last round Nov 2024
- 46 [**VapePicks** VapePicks is an independent vape review site for adult nicotine users, real-world testing on battery, leaks, draw, and reliability.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vapepicks) VapePicks is an independent vape review site for adult nicotine users, real-world testing on battery, leaks, draw, and reliability. *Founded* - Denver, United States **$100M** last round Dec 2024
- 47 [**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
- 48 [**CurtCo Media Group** CurtCo Media is a new podcast network.](https://millionrounds.com/company/curtco-media-group) CurtCo Media is a new podcast network. *Founded* 1976 Malibu, United States **$100M** last round May 2003
- 49 [**Group Nine** Group Nine is a full-service marketing, advertising and public relations agency.](https://millionrounds.com/company/group-nine) Group Nine is a full-service marketing, advertising and public relations agency. *Founded* 1999 Louisville, United States **$100M** last round Oct 2016
- 50 [**Getty Images** Líder regional en producción y distribución de imágenes, video y música para el mercado publicitario y editorial de Latinoamérica y el Mundo.](https://millionrounds.com/company/getty-images) Líder regional en producción y distribución de imágenes, video y música para el mercado publicitario y editorial de Latinoamérica y el Mundo. *Founded* 2009 Latinoamérica, United States **$100M** last round Feb 2019

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

**Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds

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