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The Austin edition · 2026

Media & Entertainmentcompanies in Austin

Digital media, film and television, music technology, social platforms, video streaming and more: the companies building media & entertainment in Austin, Texas, with their founders, funding, team size and business models.

525 company profiles52 with recorded fundingNovember 2026 edition
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Recent media & entertainment business events in Austin

Funding, M&A, contract wins and launches involving 663 media & entertainment companies in Austin, last 24 months: 6 M&A deals · 4 funding rounds · 1 Launch · 1 Contract. Newest first; companies and investors link to their Fliar profiles. Latest event in our news feed: May 2026.

M&AAcquisition · Completed

Opus agency acquires Wave

PCB Partners acted as the exclusive sell-side advisor to Wave on their sale to Opus Agency.

Live and digital brand experience agency
FundingDebt facility

Wave

Wave’s $137 million debt facility

Fintech
Funding

Wave

Senegal rose to fifth place with US$157 million, largely due to a single large debt round by fintech Wave.

Fintech
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Speech graphics acquires Aquifer motion

Speech Graphics (via its AI avatar division Rapport) acquired Aquifer Motion, a full‑body video animation software company, to elevate its digital human capabilities from facial…

M&AMerger · Completed

Greenleaf book group acquires Amplify publishing

Graycliff Partners LP announced that it has completed a unitranche debt and minority equity investment in support of BlackBern Partner’s acquisition of Civica Media, a hybrid book…

LaunchNOSSIS One Insurance

Open labs

Open Labs, a company of the Altice Group specialized in network solutions and digital connectivity, announced the arrival of the new version of the NOSSIS One Insurance in Latin America.

OSS platform
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Box Canyon Productions acquires Rooster teeth

On Wednesday, Burnie Burns — one of Rooster Teeth’s co-founders — announced that his independent company, Box Canyon Productions, has acquired the Rooster Teeth brand and its remaining…

M&AAcquisition · Announced

Pocket worlds acquires Infinite canvas

GamesBeat reports: “Pocket Worlds, maker of the popular social gaming app Highrise has acquired Infinite Canvas, an AI-driven user-generated content (UGC) development team.

Media & Entertainment companies in Austin, by funding and team

Few media & entertainment companies in Austin, Texas publish revenue, so this list compares what is on record instead: recorded equity funding, team size, revenue model, age and stage. The 50 companies below lead on recorded funding and team size among 525 active companies.

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Provider of streaming television and digital signage for businesses

Ott video
US$183.74mSeries D · Feb 2023
463LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months

Global independent sports media company

Ott video
US$76.40mSeries D · Apr 2025
671+22% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
20 yr2006
0none in 3 months · last posted May 2026

Online marketplace for buying, selling, and owning music rights

Investment tech
US$71.00mSeries A · Nov 2021
7-14% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Commission on transaction / E-commerce - product
5 yr2021
—No postings tracked

Provider of a platform to stream video content to other streaming platforms

Ott video
US$56.48mSeries A · Jan 2021
118-9% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months · last posted Nov 2025

Provider of virtual concert technology

Music tech
US$42.50mSeries B · May 2021
80LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
10 yr2016
0none in 3 months

Provider of satellite imagery, data, and analytics for various industry applications

Online photos
US$28.32mSeries A · Jul 2025
92+43% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Commission on transaction / E-commerce - product
5 yr2021
0none in 3 months

Developer of gaming platform

Services for gaming
US$28.25mSeries B · Aug 2022
18-4% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
9 yr2017
—No postings tracked

Producer of motion pictures

Film & tv studios
US$23.00mSeries A · Apr 2022
6LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / Sponsorship
12 yr2014
—No postings tracked

SaaS-based platform providing multi-genre audiobooks

Book tech
US$20.12mSeries A · Feb 2023
51+19% vs previous recordrecorded
Subscription
12 yr2014
—No postings tracked

Online gambling platform offering lottery-based games

Gambling tech
US$20.00mSeries A · Jul 2017
72+0% 12 mo to Dec 2023LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Commission on transaction / E-commerce - service
28 yr1998
0none in 3 months

Manufacturer of therapeutic undergarments and strapping systems for sensorimotor impairments

Film & tv studios
US$16.00mSeries B · Nov 2007
5LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / Sponsorship
20 yr2006
—No postings tracked

App-based social platform to connect with the apartment community

Social platforms
US$13.86mSeries A · Apr 2021
17+6% vs previous recordrecorded
Subscription
11 yr2015
—No postings tracked

Developer of a platform for user-generated virtual worlds and social experiences

Metaverse
US$11.08mSeries A · Jan 2021
100+30% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
13 yr2013
0none in 3 months · last posted Nov 2025

Provider of an online sports betting platform

Gambling tech
US$10.70mSeries A · Nov 2025
—Not available
Commission on transaction / Subscription
7 yr2019
0none in 3 months

App-based social platform for sharing videos

Social platforms
US$10.61mSeries B · Nov 2022
14-32% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months

Business intelligence software for creative industries

Tech for digital publishers
US$10.27mSeries A · Oct 2022
7+0% 12 mo to Dec 2021LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months

Digital production marketplace for music producers to license, sell, and giveaway free beats

Music tech
US$10.00mSeries A · Feb 2020
686LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Advertising / Commission on transaction
18 yr2008
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

AI-based digital human platform

Customer service software
US$10.00mSeries A · Jan 2019
69LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
16 yr2010
0none in 3 months

Online platform offering multi-category news

Internet first media
US$10.00mSeed · Jun 2021
27-50% 12 mo to Dec 2021LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / Sponsorship
7 yr2019
0none in 3 months

Multi-player role playing game

Services for gaming
US$9.54mSeries A · Sep 2017
2recorded
Advertising / E-commerce - product
17 yr2009
0none in 3 months

Photo delivery platform based on facial recognition

Online photos
US$9.00mSeed · Dec 2018
25LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months

Web and mobile solutions for festivals

Online event ticketing
US$7.96mSeries A · Jun 2017
1LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
11 yr2015
—No postings tracked

Vendor management solutions for bankers

Social platforms
US$7.55mSeries B · Nov 2017
12+17% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
17 yr2009
0none in 3 months

Platform for managing live music events

Music tech
US$6.04mSeries B · Sep 2023
20LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
10 yr2016
0none in 3 months

Blockchain-based platform for content creators

Social platforms
US$6.00mSeries A · Feb 2023
44LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
6 yr2020
—No postings tracked
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Digital media and publishing companies

Publishers, news platforms and digital media businesses.

  1. Zenger

    Online platform offering multi-category news

    Internet first media
    See in list
  2. Austin Chronicle

    Provider of local news, music, arts, culture, and food coverage

    Internet first media
    Website
  3. open sky media

    Open Sky Media is a media and marketing company.

    Internet first media
    Website
  4. ME Television

    The ME TELEVISION network launched October 1, 2005 and offers audiences the same immediate access to the regional music scene and entertainment information that they currently enjoy for news and weather.

    Internet first media
    Website
  5. iGuideNetwork

    We are building a power content network with a focus on articles, resources and blogs.

    Internet first media
    Website

Film, television and production companies

Studios and technology providers for film and television production.

  1. High Frequency Entertainment

    Producer of motion pictures

    Film & tv studios
    See in list
  2. ON Networks

    Manufacturer of therapeutic undergarments and strapping systems for sensorimotor impairments

    Film & tv studios
    See in list
  3. Mod Tech Labs

    AI-enabled visual effects software

    Tech for film & tv
    See in list
  4. WriterDuet

    Real-time collaborative screenwriting software

    Tech for film & tv
    See in list
  5. AHI Productions

    Producer of broadcast programs

    Film & tv studios
    Website
79 companies in Austin

Music technology and audio companies

Music platforms, creator tools and audio businesses.

  1. Royal

    Online marketplace for buying, selling, and owning music rights

    Investment tech
    See in list
  2. BeatStars

    Digital production marketplace for music producers to license, sell, and giveaway free beats

    Music tech
    See in list
  3. Prism

    Platform for managing live music events

    Music tech
    See in list
  4. Hello Music

    Operator of a digital platform for music-related content and community

    Music tech
    See in list
  5. Backtracks

    Podcasts hosting and analytics platform provider

    Radio tech
    See in list

Social platforms and creator communities

Social platforms and online communities for audiences and creators.

  1. hOp

    App-based social platform to connect with the apartment community

    Social platforms
    See in list
  2. Pocket Worlds

    Developer of a platform for user-generated virtual worlds and social experiences

    Metaverse
    See in list
  3. ibble

    App-based social platform for sharing videos

    Social platforms
    See in list
  4. Hello Music

    Operator of a digital platform for music-related content and community

    Music tech
    See in list
  5. Rallyhood

    Social platform enabler

    Social platforms
    See in list

Video streaming and OTT companies

Streaming, video delivery and on-demand entertainment businesses.

  1. Atmosphere

    Provider of streaming television and digital signage for businesses

    Ott video
    See in list
  2. FloSports

    Global independent sports media company

    Ott video
    See in list
  3. Restream

    Provider of a platform to stream video content to other streaming platforms

    Ott video
    See in list
  4. Waldo

    Photo delivery platform based on facial recognition

    Online photos
    See in list
  5. Rokfin

    Provider of subscription-based monetization solutions

    Ott video
    See in list

Media & entertainment startups in Austin

Newer media and entertainment companies in Austin.

  1. Royal

    Online marketplace for buying, selling, and owning music rights

    Investment tech
    See in list
  2. Skyfi

    Provider of satellite imagery, data, and analytics for various industry applications

    Online photos
    See in list
  3. Winible

    Provider of software solutions for multiple sports management

    Gambling tech
    See in list
  4. Perigon

    AI-based platform offering multi-category news

    Internet first media
    See in list
  5. Troveo

    Platform offering digital rights management solutions

    Ott video
    See in list
95 companies in Austin

Media & entertainment companies hiring in Austin

Media and entertainment companies with current hiring activity.

  1. FloSports

    Global independent sports media company

    Ott video
    See in list
  2. Restream

    Provider of a platform to stream video content to other streaming platforms

    Ott video
    See in list
  3. Pocket Worlds

    Developer of a platform for user-generated virtual worlds and social experiences

    Metaverse
    See in list
  4. BeatStars

    Digital production marketplace for music producers to license, sell, and giveaway free beats

    Music tech
    See in list
  5. Troveo

    Platform offering digital rights management solutions

    Ott video
    See in list
10 companies in Austin

Public media & entertainment companies in Austin

Publicly listed media and entertainment companies in Austin.

  1. Lottery

    Online gambling platform offering lottery-based games

    Gambling tech
    See in list
  2. Wide Open Spaces

    Provider of a social platform for sports enthusiasts

    Sports tech
    See in list
  3. Austin City Limits Live

    Operator of music venue providing live performances, tours, and premium experiences

    Online event ticketing
    Website
  4. Afterglowatx

    Provider of student-created digital and print content focusing on music

    Internet first media
    Website
  5. Four Leaf

    Film production company organizing multi category events

    Film & tv studios
    Website
12 companies in Austin
Mobile reach

Top 10 media & entertainment apps from Austin

The most-installed Android apps published by media & entertainment companies headquartered in Austin — 34.1M installs between them. 34 companies on this page publish at least one app; each company (legal entity) appears once, with its most-installed app.

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1

Mug Life - 3D Face Animator

by Mug Life

Installs9.9M
Rating—
Installs, year on year+12%
Last updatedNov 2021
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3

Texas Lottery Official App

by Texas Lottery

Installs6.7M
Rating3.9756K ratings
Last updatedApr 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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4

Freebie Alerts: Free Stuff App

by Freebie Alerts

Installs5.6M
Rating4.69262K ratings
Installs, year on year+18%
Last updatedMar 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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5

BeatStars - Instrumental Beats

by BeatStars

Installs1.9M
Rating4.7940K ratings
Last updatedMay 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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6

FloSports: Watch Live Sports

by FloSports

Installs1.5M
Rating4.297K ratings
Installs, year on year+63%
Last updatedMay 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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7

Fretonomy - Learn Fretboard

by Fretonomy

Installs339K
Rating4.193K ratings
Last updatedMay 2026
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9

Atmosphere Trivia

by Atmosphere

Installs258K
Rating4.592K ratings
Installs, year on year+73%
Last updatedMay 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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10

SkyFi App

by Skyfi

Installs121K
Rating3.33388 ratings
Last updatedMay 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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Capital & corporate activity

Media & Entertainment funding and M&A across the United States

7,862 recorded equity rounds have gone to 43,989 media & entertainment companies in the United States — how much, at which stage, into which sub-sectors, from whom, and how Austin compares. Debt, IPO and grant rounds are excluded.

equity rounds, last 12 months69

US$3.41bn

equity rounds, last 24 months234

US$10.68bn

raised over five yearsUS$34.40bn

1,694 rounds in the United States

M&A deals, Austin6

last 24 months

Capital by year

Equity funding into media & entertainment in the United States

amount rounds
$4.2bn2018388
$4.0bn2019361
$4.2bn2020335
$11bn2021486
$7.6bn2022416
$2.1bn2023329
$3.0bn2024247
$7.4bn2025159
$3.0bn202657

Bars show US$ raised; the number under each year is equity rounds. 2026 is year to date. The peak year was 2021, with US$11.31bn across 486 rounds.

The funding ladder · five years

Rounds and typical cheque by stage

AngelUS$52.52m21 rounds · median US$1.40m
SeedUS$2.06bn984 rounds · median US$1.20m
Series AUS$3.42bn363 rounds · median US$7.00m
Series BUS$4.78bn162 rounds · median US$18.11m
Series CUS$3.60bn64 rounds · median US$36.25m
Series D+US$17.47bn75 rounds · median US$116.11m
Private equityUS$2.21bn20 rounds · median US$125.00m
Where the money went · five years

Most-funded sub-sectors

Film & tv studiosUS$4.50bn101 rounds · 77 companies
Social platformsUS$3.86bn242 rounds · 180 companies
Sports techUS$3.35bn54 rounds · 35 companies
Gambling techUS$3.21bn122 rounds · 70 companies
Investment techUS$3.18bn30 rounds · 15 companies
Music techUS$2.10bn183 rounds · 131 companies
3d animationUS$1.78bn52 rounds · 32 companies
Corporate activity · last 24 months

M&A in Austin

5Acquisition
1Merger

Most active acquirers

  1. Opus agency1
  2. Versant1
  3. Speech graphics1
  4. Greenleaf book group1
  5. Box Canyon Productions1

Most acquired or merged

  1. Wave1
  2. Indy cinema group1
  3. Aquifer motion1
  4. Amplify publishing1
  5. Rooster teeth1

Each deal appears in the events strip at the top of the page.

Industry landscape report

Media & Entertainment Industry Landscape of Austin

The financials above are one chapter. The full media & entertainment landscape of Austin maps the whole industry — every segment, the capital behind it, the talent market and where the next opportunities are.

  • Market map of every sub-sector
  • Funding & company formation by year
  • Revenue, profit & financial strength
  • Digital footprint: traffic, apps, releases
  • Hiring, skills & pay
  • Founders & leaders
  • News & sentiment
  • Where demand runs ahead of supply
Read the media & entertainment landscape of Austin

Media & Entertainment funding in Austin

52 media & entertainment companies in Austin have recorded equity funding, US$751.37m in total. Totals and round dates describe the historical record; they are not current valuations.

Founders and momentum in Austin

Meet the people behind media & entertainment companies in Austin. 137 of 525 companies list founders or leaders; where a public LinkedIn profile matches exactly, the expanded profile shows the photo, headline, location and education.

Explore Austin media & entertainment companies by sub-sector

The most common specialisations among media & entertainment companies in Austin. Open a company to see what it sells, who runs it and how far it has come.

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