Best Media & Entertainment Companies in Colorado, United States
The 331 best Media & Entertainment companies in Colorado, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Dish.
Ranked: Best Media & Entertainment companies in Colorado
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founder | Tech stack | App-install YoY | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dish US-based satellite Tv provider | $200M | 60 mo ago | 14,200 | — | Apple iCloud MailTypeScriptJava+35 | +1% | — | — |
| 2 | Starz General entertainment media company | $175M | 115 mo ago | 4,000 | Jeffrey Hirsch President and Chief Executive Officer | DrupalApple iCloud MailPHP+28 | +11% | — | — |
| 3 | Outside Provider of sports, recreation, and fitness and nutrition services | $169M | 63 mo ago | 637 | Robin Thurston Founder & CEO | Apple iCloud MailGoogle WorkspaceVideoJS+22 | — | 12 patents Location-based targeted advertising and content delivery using geocoded web data | 1 partnership · 1 award |
| 4 | WOW Internet, cable TV and phone service provider | $165M | 121 mo ago | 3,000 3,000 → 2,329 (-22%) | — | Amazon WebstoreContentfulNode.js+31 | — | 9 patents Digital payment card infrastructure and closed-loop power generation technologies | 2 job openings · 1 expansion |
| 5 | Prins Provider of an AI-driven digital training product | $132M | 32 mo ago | — | Kleiner Perkins Co-Founder | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | Riverside Provider of an AI-powered platform for recording, editing, and distributing content | $77M | 18 mo ago | 140 | Gideon Keyson Co-Founder & CTO | Webflowanime.jsYouTube+33 | — | 2 patents Converting waste rubber into pyrolysis-derived chemicals and materials | — |
| 7 | soona Online content creation platform for e-commerce businesses | $51M | 18 mo ago | 105 105 → 153 (+46%) | Tania de la Cruz Co-Founder | Cart FunctionalityWebflowMicrosoft Clarity+22 | — | — | 1 launch |
| 8 | Wazee Digital Enterprise AI solutions empowering people to be even better | $49M | 133 mo ago | 165 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 9 | Photobucket Online photo storage and management platform | $43M | 113 mo ago | 21 | Ted Leonard Chief Executive Officer | Amazon WebstoreTypeScriptGraphQL+32 | — | 11 patents Online media management, dynamic photo organization, metadata overlay, and automated sharing | — |
| 10 | Harvest Hosts Network of businesses offering overnight RV stays | $37M | 63 mo ago | 30 | — | SentryNode.jsBootstrap+18 | +23% | — | 1 job opening |
| 11 | ACContent Content publishing platform | $21M | 205 mo ago | 123 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 12 | DNVR Sports media company | $14M | 31 mo ago | — | Ryan Koenigsberg Co-Founder | WordPress Block EditorWordPressMySQL+33 | — | — | — |
| 13 | Ello Online community for artists and creatives | $13M | 111 mo ago | 11 | — | CaddyHTTP/3 | — | — | — |
| 14 | Buzzwire Content platform for artists and fans | $12M | 222 mo ago | — | Alexander Moritz Co Founder & CEO | — | — | — | — |
| 15 | Reach Engine SaaS platform for fast file transfer and media workflow solutions | $11M | 74 mo ago | 29 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 16 | aioTV OTT Video platform | $9M | 163 mo ago | 24 | — | — | — | 11 patents Aggregating and delivering multi‑platform video streams via integrated OTT and cable services | — |
| 17 | Graphicly Self-publishing and distribution platform | $9M | 153 mo ago | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 18 | Suite Studios Provider of cloud-based post-production workflow management solutions | $8M | 14 mo ago | 17 | James Maxwell Co-Founder | WebflowAmazon Web Servicescore-js+18 | — | — | 1 launch |
| 19 | Auddia Radio and podcast streaming applications developer | $8M | 11 mo ago | 15 15 → 10 (-33%) | Jeff Thramann Founder/Executive Chairman | Webflowcore-jsjQuery+11 | — | 6 patents Audio fingerprinting for web tracking and machine‑learning‑driven audio content analysis | — |
| 20 | Random Games Provider of game developing services | $8M | 44 mo ago | 21 | Wyeth Ridgway Founder | DreamWeaverBootstrapApache HTTP Server+16 | — | — | — |
| 21 | Compliable Gaming licensing solutions provider | $6M | 55 mo ago | 21 | Chris Oltyan CEO | — | — | — | — |
| 22 | Shotzr Provider of on-demand stock photos and image intelligence platform | $5M | 62 mo ago | 9 | Frank Cardello Co-Founder | — | — | — | — |
| 23 | Front Porch Digital Digital content storage management solution provider | $5M | 265 mo ago | 116 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 24 | Lineup Systems Web-based ad booking and management tools | $5M | 172 mo ago | 134 134 → 73 (-46%) | Michael Mendoza Founder | WordPressMySQLPHP+23 | — | — | — |
| 25 | Plink Application for management of podcasts | $4M | 150 mo ago | 4 | David Asseoff Co-Founder & Chairman | — | — | — | — |
| 26 | Herb Cannabis culture platform: news, products, dispensaries, and community | $4M | 105 mo ago | 57 | Dino Buonaguidi Founder | AlgoliaAmazon Web ServicesNetlify+34 | — | — | 1 job opening |
| 27 | Frndly TV IPTV solutions provider | $4M | 51 mo ago | 48 | Bassil Khatib CEO | InstatusRubyRuby on Rails+17 | — | — | — |
| 28 | Vinyl Me, Please Subscription-based platform for renting vinyl albums | $4M | 51 mo ago | 44 | Matt Fiedler Interim CEO | Cart FunctionalityShopifySentry+26 | — | — | — |
| 29 | WeatherNation Provider of weather information and news services | $4M | 162 mo ago | 51 | — | Node.jsFacebook LoginUbuntu+22 | — | — | — |
| 30 | Hacker Noon Online platform offering to publishes technology stories and builds publishing software | $3M | 37 mo ago | 5 | Jay Zalowitz Co-Founder | Node.jsGoogle Sign-inTailwind CSS+21 | — | — | — |
| 31 | LikeMe.Net Review-based social-networking platform | $3M | 191 mo ago | — | Jeff Giarraputo CEO | — | — | — | — |
| 32 | Gioia Systems Real card dealing machine for online gaming | $3M | 191 mo ago | — | Gene Gioia Founder & CEO | — | — | — | — |
| 33 | Aequus Provider of suite solutions for publishers | $2M | 54 mo ago | 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 34 | Freeway ML AI-based online text-to-image converter | $2M | 38 mo ago | — | Elliot Turner Founder & CEO | — | — | — | — |
| 35 | Fabriq Social platform for connecting with friends and families | $2M | 55 mo ago | 8 | Adam Taylor Co-Founder | Cart FunctionalityWooCommerceWordPress+31 | — | 38 patents Ground-leakage-powered power supplies and multimode switches for low‑power IoT devices | — |
| 36 | Find My Audience Platform to help authors find audiences | $2M | 131 mo ago | 6 | Mark Schroeder Co-Founder & Partner | — | — | — | — |
| 37 | Roam Media Provider of online courses taught by athletes, explorers, and experts | $2M | 90 mo ago | 13 | Christopher Jerard Founder & CEO | — | — | — | — |
| 38 | Fanzee Platform connecting fans with influencers through premium content and interactive experiences | $2M | 46 mo ago | 6 | Clayton Davis Co-Founder & CTO | — | — | — | — |
| 39 | PluggedIn Online review platform on movie & TV shows | $2M | 218 mo ago | — | JJ Aguhob Co-Founder | Cart FunctionalityWordPressMySQL+34 | — | 3 patents Automated digital ad inventory leasing and location-aware search engine technology. | — |
| 40 | Everlater Platform for recording travel experience | $1M | 176 mo ago | 6 | Natty Zola Co-Founder & ex-CEO | — | — | — | — |
| 41 | Huck Adventures Social community application for travel & adventure enthusiasts | $1M | 86 mo ago | — | Ben Nelson Founder & CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+22 | — | — | — |
| 42 | Sports Thread Operator of a network connecting athletes, coaches, and fans | $935K | 74 mo ago | — | Sean Leary Founder & CEO | CannyNode.jsMUI+16 | — | — | 1 launch · 3 partnerships |
| 43 | LikeRE Provider of a real estate social network and professional development platform | $890K | 79 mo ago | 21 | Ken Tapp Co-Founder | JoomlaPHPHelix Ultimate+18 | — | — | — |
| 44 | Color Adoptac Operator of online platforms providing casino games and sports betting | $795K | 15 mo ago | — | — | WordPressMySQLRedis+20 | — | — | — |
| 45 | MassRoots Domestically-sourced scrap metal supplier primed for growth due to tariffs | $775K | 81 mo ago | 143 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 46 | Chinesefn Financial information portal | $453K | 75 mo ago | 31 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 47 | Amoofy Provider of a storytelling platform | $305K | 24 mo ago | — | Luis Duarte Co-Founder & CEO | Node.jsReactNext.js+11 | — | — | 1 launch · 1 partnership |
| 48 | LifeLoop Provider of senior living software platform to enhance resident experiences | $100K | 23 mo ago | 73 | Navin Gupta CEO | HubSpot CMS HubTailwind CSSGSAP+17 | — | — | 1 award |
Top 12 Media & Entertainment companies in Colorado
#1
Series C · Fort Collins, Colorado · founded 1985 · 140 employees$77Mraised▾
Provider of an AI-powered platform for recording, editing, and distributing content. It offers tools for recording audio and video, editing with AI assistance, and repurposing content into various formats. The platform supports live streaming, webinar hosting, and podcast publishing. Features include transcription, automatic clip creation, and AI-generated show notes. It provides solutions for podcasters, producers, and marketers, with use cases spanning video marketing, webinars, and internal communications.
- Dec 2024Series C$30M
- Apr 2022Series B$35M
- Apr 2021Series A$9.5M
- Nov 2020Seed$2.5M
#2
Series B · Denver, Colorado · founded 2019 · 105 employees$51Mraised▾
Online content creation platform for e-commerce businesses. It allows users to plan a shoot, collaborate with the crew online, then shop photos and video clips during the shoot. It provides a content creation platform and a virtual shoot service, allowing users to create photo and video content.
- Nov 2024Series B$3.1M
- Jan 2022Series B$35M
- Apr 2021Series A$10.6M
- Feb 2020Series A$3.4M
#3
Public · Boulder, Colorado · founded 2012 · 15 employees$8Mraised▾
Radio and podcast streaming applications developer. The applications developed by the company include 'Auddia' - an ad-free, on-demand radio platform. The application uses AI technology to remove advertisements. It has also developed 'Vodacast' - a podcast player that allows users to bookmark podcasts, create playlists, share them with friends and family. The applications are available for Android users.
- Jun 2025Post IPO$750K
- Apr 2024Post IPO$2.3M
- Jul 2021Post IPO$4.9M
#4
Series A · Boulder, Colorado · founded 2021 · 17 employees$8Mraised▾
Provider of cloud-based post-production workflow management solutions. It provides real-time collaboration, editing, and storage solutions. It is also compatible with Unity, Adobe, Unreal Engine, and more. It monetizes through monthly subscription charges.
- Apr 2025Series A$12.5M
- Feb 2023Seed$3.5M
- Aug 2022Seed$4.5M
- Jun 2021Seed$1M
#5
Deadpooled · Lakewood, Colorado · founded 2023$132Mraised▾
Provider of an AI-driven digital training product. The platform leverages blockchain technology and smart contracts to record the training and application records of AI digital humans.
- Oct 2023Series B$100M
- Aug 2023Series A$22M
- Series A$10M
#6
Funding Raised · Colorado Springs, Colorado · founded 2009$794.7Kraised▾
Operator of online platforms providing casino games and sports betting. The platforms offer various options, including slots, table games, and live dealer experiences. These platforms also provide sports betting options on professional and collegiate sporting events. The platforms prioritize player safety, secure payment methods, and responsive customer support.
- Feb 2025Grant (prize money)$794.7K
#7
Acquired · Englewood, Colorado · founded 1980 · 14200 employees$200.1Mraised▾
Dish network is a satellite TV provider based in the US. Claims to have 14M subscribers covers 200+ HD channels and provides HD and DVR technology as of Aug-2016. Reported 2.9% increase in revenue, surpassing $15B in 2015. In 2022, the company recorded annual revenues of $16.67B and a net profit of $2.3B.
- 2021Post IPO—
- Dec 2019Post IPO$186M
- Sep 2010Grant (prize money)$14.2M
#8
Series B · Denver, Colorado · founded 2015$13.6Mraised▾
Sports media company. It offers podcasts, news articles, and analysis for sports fans.
- Oct 2023Series B$13.6M
#9
Series B · Boulder, Colorado · founded 2017 · 637 employees$169Mraised▾
Provider of sports, recreation, and fitness and nutrition services. It offers a monthly subscription service called Outside+ for bundled access to several of its websites, use of its mobile application navigation services, online courses, magazines, television production, event discounts, and sports training programs.
- Feb 2021Series B$150M
- Dec 2020Series A$16.5M
- Dec 2019Seed$2.5M
#10
Acquired · Englewood, Colorado · founded 1996 · 3000 employees$165Mraised▾
WOW (WideOpenWest) is an internet, cable and phone service provider for home and business in Midwest and Southwest US. It offers internet and cable TV bundled services with maximum speed of 300Mbps. Its ULTRA box offering is an all in one solution for home which includes - video, internet and WiFi. Also provides local and long-distance phone service. Business services include ethernet, voice trunking, PBX, IaaS and colocation. Is privately owned by Avista Capital Partners.
- May 2016PE$40M
- Dec 2015PE$125M
#11
Public · Englewood, Colorado · founded 1991 · 4000 employees$175Mraised▾
General entertainment media company
- Nov 2016Post IPO—
- Feb 2013Conventional Debt$175M
#12
Seed · Edwards, Colorado · founded 2016 · 5 employees$3.4Mraised▾
Online platform offering to publish technology stories and builds publishing software. The platform provides technologists to read, write, learn, and publish. It is an open and international community of writers publishing stories and expertise for readers. The platform reflects the technology industry with insightful, educational, and timely stories written by tech professionals.
- May 2023Seed$250K
- Oct 2020Seed$150K
- Jun 2020Seed$1.5M
- Jan 2019Angel$1.1M
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