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Best Film & TV Studios Companies in United States

Updated 2026-06-16 · Ranked by funding & momentum

3361 indexable Film & TV Studios companies headquartered in United States, ranked by total equity funding and recent funding momentum. Combined disclosed equity funding of $16.9B across 208 funded companies, including 1 unicorn.

3,361
Companies
$16.9B
Total Funding
208
Funded
1
Unicorns
0
Rounds (90d)

Ranked: Best Film & TV Studios companies in United States

#CompanyFundingValuationStage Latest roundEmployeesFoundedMomentum
1 Electric Entertainment
Producer and distributor of film and television content
$190M Series B Series B Oct 2025 21 2001 ↑ Active
2 NEP
Provider of media broadcasting services
$55.7M Acquired PE Oct 2025 1,390 1984 ↑ Active
3 Starlings Entertainment
Provider of development, financing, and production for films and television
$10M Series A Series A Dec 2025 2017 ↑ Active
4 Lionforgeentertainment
Producer of animated and live-action content for kids and young adults
$30M Late Stage PE Sep 2025 2023 ↑ Active
5 NEON
Distributor of independent films and related merchandise
$200M Funding Raised Conventional Debt Nov 2024 48 2017 ↑ Active
6 Lions Gate Entertainment
Provider of multi-channel TV network, producer & distributor of films and TV programs
$1.8B Public Post IPO Apr 2024 870 1997
7 A24
Producer & distributor of films & TV shows
$225M Series B Series B Jun 2024 150 2012 ↑ Active
8 Angel Studios
Streaming platform offering curated shows and movies funded by its members
$69.5M Acquired Series D Oct 2024 140 2013 ↑ Active
9 Paramount
Producer and distributor of films & TV programs
$2.6B Acquired Series D Jul 2023 4,837 1912
10 Stay Gold Features
Independent film production and financing company championing unique visions
$10M Series A Series A Apr 2025 12 2016 ↑ Active
11 Legendary Entertainment
Producer of film, television, and comic book content
$1.8B Acquired Conventional Debt Apr 2023 139 2004
12 Filmindependent
Organization supporting independent film and television through awards and programs
$1.9M Funding Raised Grant (prize money) Aug 2025 2,195 1981 ↑ Active
13 Dolphin Entertainment
Producer of film and television content, and provider of marketing services
$6M Public Post IPO Feb 2025 244 1996 ↑ Active
14 Skydance Unicorn
Developer of film, television, animation, and interactive entertainment
$675M $4B
as of 2022
Acquired Conventional Debt Jul 2023 159 2010
15 Legion M
Fan-owned entertainment company
$16.8M Series A Series A Sep 2024 181 2016 ↑ Active
16 Diamondview
Provider of full-service video production for brands and agencies
$1M Funding Raised Conventional Debt Jun 2025 33 2007 ↑ Active
17 Mucho Mas Media
Provider of multimedia company focused on empowering and supporting inclusive stories, filmmakers, and talent
$4M Series A Series A Nov 2024 2017 ↑ Active
18 AGBO
Film and television studios
$500M Series D Series D Nov 2022 44 2017
19 The WONDER Project
Provider of films and TV production services
$112.2M Series D Series D Oct 2023 2014
20 MACRO
Multiplatform media company producing film, television, and brand content
$240M Series D Series D Mar 2023 209 2015
21 Iconic Arts
Provider of film production and entertainment services
$3.1M $20M
as of 2024
Series A Series A Oct 2024 2006 ↑ Active
22 Kartoon Studios
Provider of animated multimedia content for toddlers
$102.5M Public Post IPO Jun 2023 512 2006
23 Shadowbox Studios
Provider of studio platform and sound stage facilities services
$500M Series D Series D Jun 2022 15 2017
24 North Road
Provider of film and TV production services
$150M Acquired Series D Feb 2023 2022
25 QYOU Media
Provider of influencer marketing and content creation services
$260K Public Post IPO Mar 2025 110 2013 ↑ Active
26 NRG Esports
Operator of professional esports teams and lifestyle content
$190M Series D Series D Aug 2022 101 2015
27 WarnerMedia
Portfolio of media network and sports channel
$820.4M Acquired Post IPO Mar 2018 25,600 1990
28 Vu Technologies
Provider of film & TV production services
$21.3M Series A Series A Nov 2023 88 2020
29 Rideback
Film and television production company
$10.5M Series B Series B Apr 2024 29 2005
30 AMC Networks
Provider of television networks and streaming services
$1B Public Conventional Debt Mar 2016 3,434 1980
31 Maximum Entertainment
Provider of entertainment and production services
$807.5K Series A Series A Sep 2024 2005 ↑ Active
32 BespokeLabs.AI
Provider of film and media production services
$7.2M Series A May 2024 2024
33 Miramax
Producer of film and television content
$375M Acquired Series D Dec 2019 1 1979
34 Southbox Entertainment
Provider of films and TV production services
$25M Series B Series B Jul 2023 2017
35 Hartbeat
Provider of comedic content and experiences across multiple platforms
$100M Late Stage PE Apr 2022 45 2000
36 The Weinstein Company
Producer and distributor of films
$490M Acquired Conventional Debt Aug 2016 98 2005
37 KINO
Interactive film-tech platform for secure screeners, live digital premieres, and AI-powered discovery.
$4.3M Seed Seed May 2024 2022
38 Religion of Sports
Online platform for sports content
$63M Series B Series B Jun 2022 56 2013
39 Nexstar Broadcasting
Subscription-based satellite TV service provider
$275M Public Conventional Debt Nov 2018 493 1996
40 Laredo Labs
Provider of an elastic engineering API for automated coding
$8.5M Seed Seed Dec 2023 2022
41 KAI Media
Provider of TV production services
$4M Series A Series A Apr 2024 33 2018
42 Village Roadshow Entertainment Group
Entertainment group producing films
$380M Late Stage Conventional Debt Oct 2015 13 2007
43 Skybound
Creator of entertainment franchises across multiple media
$27.1M Series B Series B Jan 2023 120 2010
44 Cinedigm
Distributor of films, series, podcasts, and streaming channels
$90.3M Public Post IPO Sep 2020 110 2000
45 Healing Humanity Productions
Provider of television production services
$15M Series B Series B Jun 2023 2022
46 Rivulet Media
Provider of produces films services
$8.5M Public Post IPO Jun 2023 7 1998
47 MRC
Produces and distributes films and TV shows
$240M Series D Series D May 2014 274 2003
48 Terapin Studios
Producer of dramas and animated movies
$38M Series D Series D Aug 2022 6 2021
49 Infrared5
Provider of media services
$2.5M Seed May 2024 2008
50 Universal Pictures
Producer and distributor of motion pictures
$250M Series B Series B Oct 2017 10,001 1912

Top 12 Film & TV Studios companies in United States

#1
$190M Raised
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#1

Electric Entertainment Series B

location_onLos Angeles, California
Founded
2001
Employees
21
Funding raised
$190M
Stage
Series B

Producer and distributor of film and television content. This entity develops and produces feature films and television series, encompassing various genres. It also acquires and distributes theatrical films globally. A key offering is a premium OTT app and FAST channel showcasing its own productions and acquired programming. The company's domestic and international divisions manage distribution across diverse platfor

Funding rounds (4 disclosed of 4)
Round Date Amount
Series B Oct 2025 $20M
Conventional Debt Aug 2022 $100M
Conventional Debt May 2015 $20M
Conventional Debt May 2014 $50M
Tech stack
angularcore-jsgodaddygoogle adsensegoogle font apihsts+12
#2
NEP Acquired
$55.7M Raised
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#2

NEP Acquired

location_onPittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Founded
1984
Employees
1,390
Funding raised
$55.7M
Stage
Acquired

Provider of media broadcasting services

Funding rounds (3 disclosed of 5)
Round Date Amount
PE Oct 2025 $700M
Conventional Debt Feb 2022 $210M
PE Dec 2018 $55.7M
PE Jun 2016 Undisclosed
PE 2000 Undisclosed
Tech stack
apple icloud mailcloudflarecloudflare bot managementdropboxemotiongoogle analytics+14
#3
$10M Raised
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#3

Starlings Entertainment Series A

location_onSanta Monica, California
Founded
2017
Funding raised
$10M
Stage
Series A

Provider of development, financing, and production for films and television. The company focuses on producing commercial films and television series. It supports quality content, authentic voices, and character-driven stories. The company develops and produces series for distribution to networks.

Funding rounds (1 disclosed of 1)
Round Date Amount
Series A Dec 2025 $10M
#4
$30M Raised
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#4

Lionforgeentertainment Late Stage

location_onUnited States
Founded
2023
Funding raised
$30M
Stage
Late Stage

Producer of animated and live-action content for kids and young adults. It develops and produces television shows, films, and publishing material, focusing on diverse stories and talent from underrepresented communities. The company builds global transmedia franchises around its intellectual property and expands partnerships through distribution, financing, and co-production. It also spearheads licensing and merchand

Funding rounds (1 disclosed of 1)
Round Date Amount
PE Sep 2025 $30M
#5
NEON Funding Raised
$200M Raised
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#5

NEON Funding Raised

location_onNew York City, New York
Founded
2017
Employees
48
Funding raised
$200M
Stage
Funding Raised

Distributor of independent films and related merchandise. This entity distributes a diverse selection of films, making them available through various channels. In addition to film distribution, it also offers merchandise related to the films it distributes, including apparel and collectibles. The company's offerings cater to a broad audience interested in independent cinema.

Funding rounds (1 disclosed of 3)
Round Date Amount
Conventional Debt Nov 2024 $200M
Conventional Debt Oct 2022 Undisclosed
Conventional Debt May 2020 Undisclosed
Founders & key people
Tech stack
cdnjscloudflarecloudflare bot managementcore-jsdatocmsfacebook pixel+14
#6
$1.8B Raised
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#6

Lions Gate Entertainment Public

location_onSanta Monica, California
Founded
1997
Employees
870
Funding raised
$1.8B
Stage
Public

Provider of multi-channel TV network, producer & distributor of films and TV programs

Funding rounds (6 disclosed of 6)
Round Date Amount
Post IPO Apr 2024 $225M
Post IPO Sep 2023 $30M
Grant (prize money) Jan 2022 $17.4K
Conventional Debt Mar 2018 $512.3M
Conventional Debt Dec 2017 $925M
Post IPO Oct 2003 $67.5M
Tech stack
amazon albamazon cloudfrontamazon s3amazon sesamazon web servicesapache http server+14
#7
A24 Series B
$225M Raised
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#7

A24 Series B

location_onNew York City, New York
Founded
2012
Employees
150
Funding raised
$225M
Stage
Series B

Producer & distributor of films & TV shows. It specializes in film distribution which includes movies such as Lady Bird, Moonlight, The Florida Project, The Lobster, The Witch, Ex Machina, Amy, Uncut Gems, and many more. Its films had received many academy award nominations.

Funding rounds (2 disclosed of 4)
Round Date Amount
Series B Jun 2024 $75M
Series B Feb 2022 $225M
Series A 2020 Undisclosed
Seed Undisclosed
Tech stack
amazon cloudfrontamazon s3amazon web servicesapple icloud mailapple paycart functionality+14
#8
Angel Studios Acquired
$69.5M Raised
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#8

Angel Studios Acquired

location_onProvo, Utah
Founded
2013
Employees
140
Funding raised
$69.5M
Stage
Acquired

Streaming platform offering curated shows and movies funded by its members. It provides entertainment content selected by its user base. The platform allows users to fund future seasons of shows and purchase merchandise. It also empowers filmmakers by providing creative control, feedback, and access to a global audience.

Funding rounds (5 disclosed of 5)
Round Date Amount
Series D Oct 2024 $38.1M
Conventional Debt Aug 2023 $17M
Series C Feb 2023 $7.5M
Series C Mar 2022 $5M
Series C Jan 2022 $47M
Tech stack
accessibeamazon advertisingamazon web servicesamazon webstoreapple paybabel+14
#9
Paramount Acquired
$2.6B Raised
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#9

Paramount Acquired

location_onLos Angeles, California
Founded
1912
Employees
4,837
Funding raised
$2.6B
Stage
Acquired

Producer and distributor of films & TV programs. The site serves as central hub for company's portfolio of multimedia entertainment and news brands, featuring content from their studios, networks, streaming platforms & services, live events, and merchandise.

Tech stack
acquia cloud platformacquia cloud site factoryadobe experience platform launchakamaiamazon albamazon s3+14
#10
$10M Raised
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#10

Stay Gold Features Series A

location_onNew York City, New York
Founded
2016
Employees
12
Funding raised
$10M
Stage
Series A

Independent film production and financing company championing unique visions. They produce sincere, smart, and widely-resonant projects, taking risks to tell untold stories. They focus on development and production, collaborating with filmmakers and talent to bring projects from script to screen. They finance and produce independent films, working with various distribution companies. They also host a podcast, intervi

Funding rounds (1 disclosed of 1)
Round Date Amount
Series A Apr 2025 $10M
Tech stack
leafletmapbox.jsmapbox gl jsjquerygoogle hosted librariesgoogle analytics+3
#11
$1.8B Raised
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#11

Legendary Entertainment Acquired

location_onBurbank, California
Founded
2004
Employees
139
Funding raised
$1.8B
Stage
Acquired

Producer of film, television, and comic book content. This company owns, produces, and distributes content for mainstream audiences, with a specific focus on the fandom demographic. Its divisions include film production (Legendary Pictures), television and digital media (Legendary Television and Digital Media), and comic books (Legendary Comics). The company develops and delivers a variety of entertainment properties

Funding rounds (11 disclosed of 11)
Round Date Amount
Conventional Debt Apr 2023 $800M
Series D Jun 2022 $170.2M
Series D Jan 2022 $760M
Conventional Debt Jun 2018 $1B
Series C Oct 2014 $250M
Series C Dec 2012 $443M
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Tech stack
accessible360adaall in one seoanimate.cssapple payazure edge network+14
#12
Filmindependent Funding Raised
$1.9M Raised
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#12

Filmindependent Funding Raised

location_onLos Angeles, California
Founded
1981
Employees
2,195
Funding raised
$1.9M
Stage
Funding Raised

Organization supporting independent film and television through awards and programs. It presents awards recognizing achievements in independent film and television. The organization offers various programs, including artist development, educational resources, and screening events. It provides opportunities for filmmakers and enthusiasts to engage with and celebrate independent storytelling.

Funding rounds (3 disclosed of 7)
Round Date Amount
Grant (prize money) Aug 2025 Undisclosed
Grant (prize money) Apr 2025 $1.9M
Grant (prize money) Mar 2025 Undisclosed
Grant (prize money) Feb 2025 Undisclosed
Grant (prize money) Feb 2025 Undisclosed
Grant (prize money) Dec 2010 $25K
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Founders & key people
Tech stack
apple icloud mailblackbaud crmcdnjscloudflarefancyboxfastly+14

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Funding & investor landscape

Total raised
$16.9B
across these companies
Companies funded
208
with disclosed funding
Highest-funded
$2.6B raised

Most active investors

NA National Endowment for the Arts 14 investments in Film & TV Studios E Europa 8 investments in Film & TV Studios GS Goldman Sachs 5 investments in Film & TV Studios S SIZE 5 investments in Film & TV Studios A Abry 4 investments in Film & TV Studios BA Bank of America 4 investments in Film & TV Studios MB MUFG Union Bank 4 investments in Film & TV Studios BC Breyer Capital 3 investments in Film & TV Studios CV Cerity Partners Ventures 3 investments in Film & TV Studios H HarbourView 3 investments in Film & TV Studios JM J P Morgan 3 investments in Film & TV Studios MG Media Investment Group 3 investments in Film & TV Studios

Notable founders in United States Film & TV Studios

DH Diane Hendricks Co-Founder Starlings Entertainment · $10M raised
JD Jean-Francois Doray Co-Founder Starlings Entertainment · $10M raised
KM Karine Martin Co-Founder & CEO Starlings Entertainment · $10M raised
DS David Steward Founder & CEO Lionforgeentertainment · $30M raised
TQ Tom Quinn Founder & CEO NEON · $200M raised
JF Jon Feltheimer Co-CEO Lions Gate Entertainment · $1.8B raised
DL Deborah Leone President/CEO Lions Gate Entertainment · $1.8B raised
MB Matthew Bires Co-Founder & COO A24 · $225M raised
DK Daniel Katz Co-Founder A24 · $225M raised
JS James Schultz Co-Founder A24 · $225M raised
DH Daniel Harmon Co-Founder Angel Studios · $69.5M raised
BC Benton Crane Co-Founder Angel Studios · $69.5M raised

Frequently asked questions

How many Film & TV Studios companies are there in United States?
Radar tracks 3361 indexable Film & TV Studios companies headquartered in United States, India, that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Film & TV Studios companies in United States?
The Film & TV Studios companies in United States on this list have raised a combined $16.9B in disclosed equity funding across 208 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Film & TV Studios company in United States?
Paramount is the highest-funded Film & TV Studios company in United States, with $2.6B in disclosed equity funding.
How many Film & TV Studios companies in United States are funded?
208 of the 3361 Film & TV Studios companies in United States on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Film & TV Studios unicorns are there in United States?
1 Film & TV Studios company in United States on this list is valued at $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in United States Film & TV Studios companies?
The most active investors in United States Film & TV Studios companies on this list include National Endowment for the Arts, Europa, Goldman Sachs, SIZE, Abry.

Rankings are computed by Radar (Fliar BI) from the Radar company master and are updated periodically. Funding and momentum scores use disclosed equity-funding data only. Figures may lag private rounds. Last updated 2026-06-16.

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