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The Boston edition · 2026

Media & Entertainmentcompanies in Boston

Media, social, production, music, startups and more: the companies building media & entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts, with their founders, funding, team size and business models.

317 company profiles34 with recorded fundingNovember 2026 edition
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Recent media & entertainment business events in Boston

Funding, M&A, contract wins and launches involving 426 media & entertainment companies in Boston, last 24 months: 6 M&A deals · 3 launches · 1 funding round. Newest first; companies and investors link to their Fliar profiles. Latest event in our news feed: Jul 2026.

M&AAcquisition · Announced

Boris fx acquires Izotope

Esteemed plugin brand iZotope has been acquired by VFX software company, Boris FX.

Plugin software
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Axle ai acquires Extensis Portfolio

today announced that Axle AI has acquired Extensis Portfolio®, a flexible, easy-to-use digital asset management system used by prominent companies and cultural institutions across the globe.

Digital asset management
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Axle ai acquires Extensis

Axle AI, a leader in the on-premise MAM (media asset management) space, has purchased the Portfolio product line from Extensis, a Monotype company.

LaunchExpanded publishing flexibility

Brightcove

"Expanded publishing flexibility: Building on previous updates with native support for TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook Reels in Brightcove Social and additional gallery enhancements to…

Publishing
Funding

Maggie

The digital bank Maggie, operating within the WhatsApp (Android, iOS), reported that it received a $5 million (R$26.86 million) investment round promoted by Lux Capital.

Investors Lux capital
Digital banking, payments, financial infrastructure
LaunchBrightcove Reimagined Platform

Brightcove

Brightcove announced what a company press release described as a “bold new chapter in its evolution” that integrates proprietary AI tech from Bending Spoons.

Video Platform
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Bending spoons acquires Brightcove

On February 4, 2025, Brightcove Inc. (NASDAQ: BCOV) announced the completion of its acquisition by Bending Spoons US Inc.

M&AAcquisition · Announced

Bending spoons acquires Brightcove

Diane Hessan, chair of Brightcove’s board, said in a statement that the board conducted a strategic review of the company and determined that the Bending Spoons sale represents the best…

Video Hosting

Media & Entertainment companies in Boston, by funding and team

Few media & entertainment companies in Boston, Massachusetts 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 317 active companies.

Showing 25 of 50

Discovering and supporting new music talent through radio and online platforms

Music tech
US$29.93mSeries B · Dec 2012
20-4% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / Commission on transaction
20 yr2006
0none in 3 months

SaaS-based digital publishing and CMS solutions

Tech for digital publishers
US$29.54mSeries B · Dec 2020
35-8% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
35 yr1991
0none in 3 months

Social network connecting military community for mentorship, jobs, and support

Social platforms
US$21.50mSeries A · Nov 2024
38-38% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / Affiliate marketing
14 yr2012
0none in 3 months

Provider of platform for user-generated video engagement, curation, and rights management

Ott video
US$13.49mSeries A · Jul 2018
46+21% 12 mo to Dec 2021recorded Dec 2021
Subscription
15 yr2011
0none in 3 months

App-based social platform connecting people

Social platforms
US$10.50mSeries B · Sep 2010
32+0% 12 mo to Dec 2020LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
21 yr2005
0none in 3 months

Social news portal rewarding users for engagement

Internet first media
US$10.48mSeries B · Jun 2013
16-41% 12 mo to Dec 2022recorded Dec 2022
Advertising / Affiliate marketing
18 yr2008
0none in 3 months

Online community platform to share content

Social platforms
US$9.78mSeries A · Nov 2023
20+17% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / Commission on transaction
21 yr2005
0none in 3 months

Online platform offering online courses for parents

Mom & baby care
US$6.00mSeries A · Aug 2021
11+100% 12 mo to Dec 2020LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
13 yr2013
0none in 3 months

App for Advance Reservation at Restaurants

Food tech
US$5.68mSeries A · Apr 2016
8-8% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
13 yr2013
—No postings tracked

Online gambling platform offering multi-category casino gaming activities

Gambling tech
US$5.51mSeries A · Aug 2023
30LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / Commission on transaction
7 yr2019
0none in 3 months

Sports social network for fans

Social platforms
US$4.62mSeries A · Aug 2014
8+110% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / Commission on transaction
14 yr2012
—No postings tracked

Developer of on-device AI software for workflow automation and content generation

Nui services
US$4.60mSeed · Oct 2024
10LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
5 yr2021
0none in 3 months

Developer of a 3D rendering and visualization platform

3d animation
US$4.42mSeries A · Apr 2025
6LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
6 yr2020
—No postings tracked

Audio enabled photo-based storytelling platform

Online photos
US$4.41mSeed · Jun 2020
2LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
14 yr2012
0none in 3 months

Connecting people through mobile social networking and community building

Social platforms
US$3.50mSeries B · Sep 2010
10-17% 12 mo to Dec 2018recorded Dec 2018
Subscription
21 yr2005
0none in 3 months

Tools and technology for college career centres

Higher education tech
US$3.37mSeed · Mar 2020
85-56% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
14 yr2012
0none in 3 months

Emotional fitness training for thriving in work and life

Social platforms
US$3.20mSeed · Aug 2014
3LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
14 yr2012
—No postings tracked

Provider of gaming services

Services for gaming
US$2.50mSeed · Jan 2022
4LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / Commission on transaction
6 yr2020
—No postings tracked

Developer of immersive experiences for the metaverse

Social platforms
US$2.40mSeed · Feb 2023
7LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
5 yr2021
—No postings tracked

Online toolset for video professionals

Enterprise collaboration
US$2.25mSeries A · Jan 2013
87+200% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
18 yr2008
0none in 3 months

Developer of a fan engagement platform for sports

Sports services
US$2.17mSeed · Nov 2021
22recorded
Fee-for-service
8 yr2018
—No postings tracked

SaaS-based white label social platform

Marketingtech
US$2.02mSeed · Aug 2016
115+3% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
12 yr2014
0none in 3 months

Provider of audio production and podcast creation services for various clients

Radio tech
US$1.50mSeed · Feb 2022
33LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months · last posted Jul 2026

Boston-based local news portal

Internet first media
US$1.30mSeed · Jun 2011
—Not available
Advertising / Sponsorship
17 yr2009
—No postings tracked

Online platform offering music courses

Continued learning
US$850kSeed · Oct 2019
7LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
7 yr2019
—No postings tracked
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Digital media & news companies

Online publishers, news platforms and digital content businesses.

  1. Dailybreak

    Social news portal rewarding users for engagement

    Internet first media
    See in list
  2. BostInno

    Boston-based local news portal

    Internet first media
    See in list
  3. STAT

    Online platform providing news on healthcare

    Internet first media
    See in list
  4. Nonprofit Quarterly

    NPQ is the leading media platform for the nonprofit sector in the US.

    Internet first media
    See in list
  5. the christian science monitor

    The Christian Science Monitor is an independent international news paper that provides global coverage.

    Internet first media
    See in list

Social platforms

Community and social platforms for sharing content and connections.

  1. RallyPoint

    Social network connecting military community for mentorship, jobs, and support

    Social platforms
    See in list
  2. Moco

    App-based social platform connecting people

    Social platforms
    See in list
  3. Fancred

    Sports social network for fans

    Social platforms
    See in list
  4. Community

    SaaS-based white label social platform

    Marketingtech
    See in list
  5. Floqsta

    App-based social community platform for travelers

    Online travel
    See in list

Film & TV studios

Studios and production companies creating film, television and video.

  1. MediaSilo

    Online toolset for video professionals

    Enterprise collaboration
    See in list
  2. backlight

    Backlight is a media technology company that improves video content ideation, production, post-production, and distribution.

    Film & tv studios
    See in list
  3. Maggie Agency

    Provider of integrated marketing and communications strategies across various industries

    Film & tv studios
    See in list
  4. Model Club

    Model Club Inc is a licensed and SAG Franchised Agency representing all ages of Models and Talent throughout New England and New York City.

    Film & tv studios
    See in list
  5. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company

    Learn about working at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

    Film & tv studios
    See in list
55 companies in Boston

Music technology companies

Companies building music tools, streaming and artist services.

  1. OurStage

    Discovering and supporting new music talent through radio and online platforms

    Music tech
    See in list
  2. YousicPlay

    Online platform offering music courses

    Continued learning
    See in list
  3. Rivet

    SaaS-based fan engagement platform

    Music tech
    See in list
  4. Rocki

    Wireless music streaming device connecting Spotify to speakers with ease

    Music tech
    See in list
  5. Sonation

    Provider of an orchestra-like platform for music learners

    Continued learning
    See in list

Media & entertainment startups in Boston

Recently founded media & entertainment companies in Boston.

  1. Cephable

    Developer of on-device AI software for workflow automation and content generation

    Nui services
    See in list
  2. Morpheus XR

    Developer of immersive experiences for the metaverse

    Social platforms
    See in list
  3. Floqsta

    App-based social community platform for travelers

    Online travel
    See in list
  4. HotDrop

    App-based social music discovery platform

    Music tech
    See in list
  5. backlight

    Backlight is a media technology company that improves video content ideation, production, post-production, and distribution.

    Film & tv studios
    See in list
47 companies in Boston

Media & entertainment companies hiring in Boston

Explore media & entertainment employers hiring in Boston.

  1. Post Script Media

    Provider of audio production and podcast creation services for various clients

    Radio tech
    See in list
  2. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company

    Learn about working at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

    Film & tv studios
    See in list
  3. Her Campus Media

    Online media network

    Internet first media
    Website
  4. Built In Boston

    Global payment solutions provider transforming how businesses transact across borders

    Hrtech
    Website
  5. Deal Flow Xchange

    Platform provides private capital transactions

    Social platforms
    Website
6 companies in Boston
Mobile reach

Top 10 media & entertainment apps from Boston

The most-installed Android apps published by media & entertainment companies headquartered in Boston — 22.6M installs between them. 16 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

Moco: Chat & Meet New People

by Moco

Installs19.7M
Rating3.96326K ratings
Last updatedOct 2024
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2

Emby for Android

by Emby Media

Installs2.1M
Rating3.628K ratings
Installs, year on year+22%
Last updatedMay 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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3

GenZArt: Fast AI Art Generator

by GenZArt

Installs550K
Rating4.1417K ratings
Last updatedFeb 2026
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4

Mechanical Engineering Mag

by GTxcel

Installs140K
Rating5.0871 ratings
Installs, year on year+0%
Last updatedFeb 2024
View on Google Play ↗
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9

STAT

by STAT

Installs23K
Rating4.1298 ratings
Last updatedApr 2026
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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 Boston 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, Boston6

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 Boston

6Acquisition

Most active acquirers

  1. Axle ai3
  2. Bending spoons2
  3. Boris fx1

Most acquired or merged

  1. Brightcove2
  2. Izotope1
  3. Extensis Portfolio1
  4. Extensis1
  5. Portfolio product line1

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

Industry landscape report

Media & Entertainment Industry Landscape of the United States

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

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  • Funding & company formation by year
  • Revenue, profit & financial strength
  • Digital footprint: traffic, apps, releases
  • Hiring, skills & pay
  • Founders & leaders
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  • Where demand runs ahead of supply
Read the media & entertainment landscape of Boston

Media & Entertainment funding in Boston

34 media & entertainment companies in Boston have recorded equity funding, US$187.99m in total. Totals and round dates describe the historical record; they are not current valuations.

Founders and momentum in Boston

Meet the people behind media & entertainment companies in Boston. 115 of 317 companies list founders or leaders; where a public LinkedIn profile matches exactly, the expanded profile shows the photo, headline, location and education.

Explore Boston media & entertainment companies by sub-sector

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

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