Media & Entertainment hub: 175 startups and 2 funds matched in our directory. Search the full startup corpus from /startups.
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Media & Entertainment startups and investors we cover

Shortlist companies and funds tagged Media & Entertainment in our directory. This hub is a sector cut, not a complete market census. Search every startup from /startups or open the investor list.

Startups in this sector

Showing 12 of 175 matched profiles.

  • Whatnot

    Livestream shopping marketplace for collectibles, fashion, and niche goods.

  • Fluencify

    AI-operated creator/UGC campaigns that brands brief once and Fluencify runs end-to-end with ambassador creators.

  • Clipto

    Local-first AI search across video, audio, images, and documents on a user’s computer, with optional MCP access for agents.

  • Icon

    Human UGC ad production platform spanning creator sourcing, scripting, filming, and editing.

  • Retro

    Friend-focused photo sharing without advertising-driven For You feeds.

  • Wrtn Technologies

    Korean consumer AI services and entertainment platform (character chat Crack, US product OOC).

  • Higgsfield

    AI image and video production platform for creators and enterprise marketing teams (Cinema Studio, Marketing Studio).

  • Character.AI

    Consumer AI character / chat platform with massive engagement.

  • Sonos

    Wireless multi-room audio hardware and software platform for homes and businesses.

  • Match Group

    Global online dating portfolio — Tinder, Hinge, Match, and related brands.

  • GRIN

    Creator relationship management (CRM) platform for influencer and affiliate marketing teams.

  • Connect Music

    Music industry platform connecting artists, venues, and professionals (Memphis roots).

Investors in this sector

Showing 2 of 2 matched funds.

  • Betaworks Ventures

    New York–based venture firm and startup studio behind early bets on Giphy, Anchor, and TweetDeck. Betaworks runs Camp accelerator programs and, as of 2025, closed a $66M Fund III focused on pre-seed and seed AI startups.

  • Eniac Ventures

    New York seed fund founded in 2009, one of the earliest dedicated seed firms. Leads pre-seed and seed rounds with checks typically from $350K to $3M (Eniac V, $125M); known for backing Anchor and Hinge and a high seed-to-Series A graduation rate.