Best Media & Entertainment Companies in Connecticut, United States
The 135 best Media & Entertainment companies in Connecticut, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Spectrum.
Ranked: Best Media & Entertainment companies in Connecticut
| # | Company | Last round | Disclosed funding | Stage | Founder | Employees | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20/20 Software Provider of solutions for media asset management | — | — | Acquired | — | 6 | 56 patents Patents concentrated in computing, sensing & instrumentation | — |
| 2 | 41 Entertainment Creator and distributor of animated children's television programs and films | — | — | Unfunded | — | — | 37 patents Automated digital magazine creation and electronic publishing platform technologies. | — |
| 3 | AcreView Networking and chat app that connects users based on their close proximity to each other | — | — | Deadpooled | Svitozar Omelko Founder | — | — | — |
| 4 | Advection.NET Video content delivery network solutions provider | — | — | Deadpooled | Mike Alatortsev Co-Founder | 8 | — | — |
| 5 | Affinity Esports Online esports organisation for playing tournaments | — | — | Unfunded | Mark Kilpatrick Co-Founder | — | — | — |
| 6 | Africa Capital Digest Online platform offering news focusing on business | — | — | Unfunded | Allan Cunningham CEO & Publisher | — | — | 1 launch · 1 partnership |
| 7 | Artusi Online platform offering music lessons | — | — | Unfunded | Ryaan Ahmed Co-Founder | — | — | — |
| 8 | Autoscript World's leading provider of teleprompting hardware and software solutions | — | — | Unfunded | — | — | — | — |
Top 12 Media & Entertainment companies in Connecticut
#1
Series D · Norwalk, Connecticut · founded 2010 · 74 employees$385Mraised▾
App-based social sharing platform offering rewards. The platform allows users to share photos, videos. They can earn rewards based on the engagement on the platform. The app is available for Android and iOS users.
- Jun 2024Series D$350M
- Nov 2021Series C$35M
#2
Public · Stamford, Connecticut · founded 1993 · 101100 employees$10Braised▾
Charter Communications is a telecommunications company which provides television, internet and telephone services to consumers and business customers under the brand name of Spectrum in the US. It offers cable television service (HDTV/ IPTV) with DVR, on-demand and mobile streaming services, fiber/ cable/ wireless broadband services, managed WiFi services, local and long-distance telephone services with SIP trunking and PRI, and cost-effective bundled services. It also provides web hosting, cloud backup, security solutions, installation, and support services. It caters to hospitality, education, healthcare, retail, technology, and other service sectors. In May 2016, it acquired Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks making it the third-largest pay television company in the United States. As of May 2017, it serves over 25 million people in 41 states with significant coverage in 48 states and is the second-largest cable operator in the United States by subscribers (after Comcast). In 2022, the company recorded annual revenues of $54.48B and a net profit of $4.87B.
- Oct 2022Grant (prize money)$1.3M
- Feb 2020Post IPO$10M
- Oct 2019Conventional Debt$1.5B
- Oct 2019Conventional Debt$500M
#3
Public · Stamford, Connecticut · founded 1993 · 101100 employees$6.2Braised▾
Provider of cable TV & sports channels, 5G mobile, and home phone services. It is a cable telecommunications company that offers a range of home entertainment and information services. It also provides communications and entertainment products.
- Jun 2019Conventional Debt$1.2B
- May 2019Conventional Debt$750M
- Apr 2017Conventional Debt$2.5B
- Nov 2009Post IPO$1.7B
#4
Series B · Westport, Connecticut · founded 2022 · 34 employees$16.1Mraised▾
Music investment platform that democratizes ownership of music royalties using blockchain. It allows music lovers to invest in music royalties. The company has partnered with catalogs and creators to unlock access to chart-topping music.
- Jun 2023Series B$16.1M
#5
Deadpooled · Greenwich, Connecticut · founded 2015 · 1329 employees$28.5Mraised▾
Provider of video storytelling services
- Jan 2021Post IPO$22.5M
- Mar 2017Series A$850.6K
- Jul 2016Series A$4.1M
- Jun 2016Seed$1.1M
#6
Acquired · Bristol, Connecticut · founded 2018 · 35 employees$1.3Mraised▾
Online platform offering American football-related news. It provides various topics related to NFL such as news, standings, teams, rankings, fantasy leagues, betting, merchandise, and much more.
- Apr 2023Seed$1.3M
#7
Series B · Wilton, Connecticut · founded 2011 · 1 employees$17Mraised▾
Open source decentralized social network. Its a decentralized social network and encrypt all private communication between users. I allows users to pick and choose which post they want. The app is available for Android and iOS users.
- Jun 2021Series B$10M
- Oct 2018Series A$7M
#8
Series B · Connecticut · founded 2016 · 17 employees$86Mraised▾
Sonic AI is a provider technology for music streaming. The company offered device includes "Alexa". This device has been designed for FM/AM radio, satellite, podcasting, mobile apps & websites. It provides content by which users can improve their skills. It features include navigation, different language, audio cues, etc.
#9
Deadpooled · Hartford, Connecticut · founded 2010 · 73 employees$22.5Mraised▾
Online gaming platform offering casino, sports betting, and lottery services. It provides a digital space for users to engage in various forms of online entertainment, including classic casino games, live casino experiences, sports betting opportunities, and lottery participation. The platform emphasizes user accessibility through account registration, app downloads, and multiple transaction methods for deposits and withdrawals. It offers a range of gaming options, including game titles, slot games, live dealer interactions, sports wagering, and lottery access. The platform aims to deliver a comprehensive and engaging online gaming experience.
- May 2014Series B$92.5K
- Dec 2013Series B$5.3M
- May 2013Series B$12M
- Mar 2012Series A$5.1M
#10
Series A · Glastonbury, Connecticut · founded 2009 · 13 employees$4.2Mraised▾
CUR Media is an online radio streaming and music sharing platform that offers users to stream the online radio and music on the web and mobile devices. Allows users to create online profiles to share music with their photos and videos. It also offers personalized advertising in the form of display ads, email, and text messages, and to sell music, concert tickets, and merchandise through its music streaming service, as well as music downloads. Generates revenue through subscriptions.
- Apr 2016Post IPO$2.1M
- Dec 2015Post IPO$1.8M
- Nov 2015Post IPO$565K
- Apr 2015Post IPO$3.2M
#11
Deadpooled · West Haven, Connecticut · founded 2007 · 84 employees$9.1Mraised▾
CampusBookRentals rents textbooks to college students. The company was one of the first to offer “textbook rentals”, and began renting textbooks from Alan Martin’s garage in August 2007. Since then, CampusBookRentals has rented over one million textbooks. The service includes free shipping both ways and allows students to specify their own rental period. The company also awards scholarships, and is actively philanthropic, currently contributing a portion of rental proceeds to Operation Smile. If the renters like their books, then there is a buy option for that as well.
- May 2015Series B$6M
- Aug 2011Convertible Debt$20M
- Sep 2010Series A$3.1M
#12
Series A · Fairfield, Connecticut · founded 2000 · 21 employees$4.4Mraised▾
Connecting communities with local information, events, and resources online. It is a comprehensive online local community network designed to connect neighbors, businesses, groups, and schools. It serves as a central destination for individuals seeking local information, including events, news, and resources. The platform aims to be faster and easier to use than traditional methods like newspapers or phone books. It offers features such as local search, event listings, business directories, and community forums. It provides a space for local governments, chambers of commerce, and other community-based organizations to connect with residents. The platform offers local content optimization and aims to help neighbors make the most of their time and get the most from their town. It offers login, register, and profile management features. It also provides options to subscribe to RSS feeds and follow on social media.
- Sep 2007Series A$3.3M
- Jul 2006Seed$1.1M
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