Best Media & Entertainment Companies in Ireland
The 283 best Media & Entertainment companies in Ireland in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Unique X.
Ireland's Media & Entertainment funding map covers 283 tracked companies with $210M in total disclosed capital — and if you're trying to find where the smart money's sitting, this directory ranks them by equity raised and recent momentum. Unique X leads the pack at $80M, with W4 Games ($24M) and NewsWhip ($23M) not far behind, all backed by a local investor base that includes Enterprise Ireland and Act Venture Capital.
The global sector's already a $1,960B revenue pool, forecast to reach $1,100B by 2024 at a 7.41% CAGR, and Play Store installs across 3,108 media and social apps grew a median +12% YoY — that curve is bending upward and it's not slowing. Hot themes right now are audio editors, playback engines and mindfulness tools, which tells you something about where product investment is concentrating. I find it telling that Ireland has zero unicorns yet but carries this much disclosed funding across its roster. So what does the next funding cycle unlock? Demand drivers like VR, AR and smarter media measurement are still early innings, and the companies in this directory are the ones already building toward that prize.
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Ranked: Best Media & Entertainment companies in Ireland
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Employees | Founder | Tech stack | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unique X Cloud-based cinema operations workflow management software provider | $80M | 26 mo ago | Series C | 67 | Catherine Gavin CEO & MD | WordPressMySQLPHP+29 | 2 launchs · 5 partnerships |
| 2 | W4 Games Provider of W4 online gaming services | $24M | 23 mo ago | Series A | 11 | Juan Linietsky CO-Founder & CEO | Cart FunctionalityOdooPostgreSQL+18 | 1 partnership |
| 3 | NewsWhip Social analytics tool to discover content and trending topics | $23M | 40 mo ago | Acquired | 51 51 → 51 (+0%) | Andrew Mullaney Co Founder | WordPressSentryMySQL+39 | — |
| 4 | Babelgum Internet television platform | $13M | — | Deadpooled | 17 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+13 | — |
| 5 | VideoElephant Video content provider and delivery platform | $12M | 53 mo ago | Series B | 41 | — | — | 1 award |
| 6 | MUZU TV Provides music video platform | $8M | 215 mo ago | Deadpooled | 23 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+18 | — |
| 7 | Fishbowl Fishbowl is a professional community platform | $8M | 77 mo ago | Acquired | 66 | — | core-jsUnpkgcdnjs+13 | — |
| 8 | WholeWorldBand Music co-creation and sharing app | $7M | 144 mo ago | Deadpooled | 13 | Gregory Butler CEO | — | — |
| 9 | Andrson Online platform for music artists discovery | $5M | 69 mo ago | Deadpooled | — | Zach Miller-Frankel Co-Founder & CEO | — | — |
| 10 | ShowTime Analytics Data Analytics platform for the film industry | $4M | 92 mo ago | Series A | 31 | Richie Power Chief Executive Officer | Cart FunctionalitySquarespace CommerceSquarespace+26 | — |
| 11 | Amara Therapeutics Provider of digital therapeutics solutions for professionals | $3M | 37 mo ago | Seed | 3 | — | — | 1 expansion |
| 12 | Soundwave Location-based music discovery platform | $3M | 155 mo ago | Acqui-Hired | 10 | — | — | — |
| 13 | Wavebreak Media Online platform offering stock photos and videos | $2M | 63 mo ago | Series A | 66 | Sean Prior Founder & CEO | Amazon Web ServicesMicrosoft AdvertisingPriority Hints+11 | — |
| 14 | LinQ Provider of real cash prize solutions for mobile games | $2M | 23 mo ago | Seed | — | Kevin Cubitt Co-Founder | Framer SitesReactPriority Hints+7 | — |
| 15 | Feenix Group Multifaceted agency that bridges the gap between rights holders, elite talent, and brands in the esports and… | $2M | 21 mo ago | Seed | — | Sinead Hosey Co-Founder & COO | WordPressMySQLPHP+24 | 1 partnership · 1 award |
| 16 | InPoker Operator of a licensed online platform for crypto poker games | $1M | 54 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | Mary Lynx Co-Founder | — | — |
| 17 | Element Pictures Producer & distributor of films & TV programs | $1M | 41 mo ago | Acquired | 47 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+13 | — |
| 18 | BragBet Social betting network | $1M | 134 mo ago | Seed | 1 | Phil Riordan Founder and CEO | — | — |
| 19 | Resonate Online music streaming platform | $1M | 97 mo ago | Seed | — | Victor Matekole Co-Founder | HugoZohoNginx+4 | — |
| 20 | Stockbyte Royalty-free stock photo provider | $1M | 312 mo ago | Late Stage | 35 | Jerry Kennelly Founder & ex-CEO | — | — |
| 21 | ChangeX Location-based communities for sharing ideas | $833K | 121 mo ago | Seed | 7 | — | SentryAlgoliaTypeScript+30 | 1 job opening |
| 22 | Pundit Arena Crowdsourced sports media platform | $830K | 124 mo ago | Seed | 17 | Ross O'Dwyer Co-Founder | — | — |
| 23 | iTagged Photo sharing and discovery using augmented reality & location tagging | $807K | 144 mo ago | Deadpooled | 7 | Keith Jordan Founder & CEO | — | — |
| 24 | 3D Issue Offering suite solutions for publishing | $760K | 46 mo ago | Seed | 26 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+31 | 1 launch |
| 25 | BalconyTV Online platform for streaming music | $750K | 166 mo ago | Series A | 20 | Tom Millett Co-Founder & Head Of Operations | — | — |
| 26 | CaliberAI Provider of AI solutions for detecting and mitigating defamatory and harmful content | $730K | 65 mo ago | Seed | 7 | Conor Brady Co-Founder | — | — |
| 27 | getlocker.com Provider of multi-sports training services | $700K | 71 mo ago | Seed | 8 | — | — | — |
| 28 | Fantastic Films Producer of films | $565K | 41 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | Brendan Mccarthy Co-Founder | Cart FunctionalityWooCommerceWordPress+19 | — |
| 29 | Oddsfutures A binary derivative marketplace for sports | $541K | 177 mo ago | Deadpooled | 2 | Marc Butterly CEO | — | — |
| 30 | SAMSON FILMS Producer of films | $524K | 48 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | David Collins CEO & MD | WixSentryBootstrap+11 | — |
| 31 | Moetion Films Provider of animation services and feature film co-production | $460K | 46 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | — | — | — |
| 32 | Contenseo Provider of a content licensing platform for AI firms | $432K | 21 mo ago | Seed | — | Stephen Conmy Founder | — | — |
| 33 | Fanify SaaS and AI-based music promotion platform | $428K | 41 mo ago | Seed | 3 | Pete Rust CEO | — | — |
| 34 | Tailored Films Ltd Producer of feature films and television series | $360K | 54 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | — | WebflowVimeojsDelivr+6 | — |
| 35 | Heaven 11 An online platform offering copyright solutions | $333K | 50 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | Vladimir Philippov CEO | — | — |
| 36 | Treehouserepublic Developer of 2D animated children's and adult series | $313K | 37 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | — | — | 1 job opening |
| 37 | Underground Films Producer of films and TV shows | $228K | 87 mo ago | Funding Raised | — | Lindsay Campbell Co-Founder | — | — |
| 38 | EVEARA White-label digital music distribution platform | $143K | 87 mo ago | Funding Raised | 24 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+24 | — |
| 39 | Kyso Content platform for data science professionals | $120K | 96 mo ago | Seed | — | Eoin Murray Co-Founder | Node.jsHeadless UITailwind CSS+9 | — |
Top 12 Media & Entertainment companies in Ireland
#1
Series A · Dublin, County Dublin · founded 2021 · 11 employees$23.9Mraised▾
Provider of W4 online gaming services
- Jul 2024Series A$350K
- Dec 2023Series A$15M
- Sep 2022Seed$8.5M
#2
Series C · Dublin, Leinster · founded 1997 · 67 employees$79.8Mraised▾
Cloud-based cinema operations workflow management software provider. The company has developed software solutions for exhibitors, studios, distributors, and advertisers. The applications developed for exhibitors include 'RosettaBridge' - a theatre management system, 'RosettaNet' - a circuit management software, 'Movie Transit' - a DCP content delivery solution, 'RosettaLive' - an event live broadcasting solution, 'Advertising Accord' - an advertising sales management solution, and more.
- Apr 2024Series C$79.8M
- Dec 2018Series B—
#3
Seed · Cork, Munster · founded 2020$1.7Mraised▾
Feenix Group is an innovative company that bridges the gap between gaming, esports, and innovation, offering a range of services including agency, esports, studio, and talent solutions. The company's expertise lies in transforming opportunities into groundbreaking results, with a focus on engaging Millenials and Gen Z. With its rebranding from Epic Global, Feenix Group has established itself as a trusted custodian for intellectual property and brands seeking to reach new audiences.
- Sep 2024Seed$1.7M
#4
Seed · Dublin, Leinster · founded 2023$2.3Mraised▾
Provider of real cash prize solutions for mobile games, enabling a new revenue stream within four weeks.
- Jun 2024Seed$2.3M
#5
Seed · Dublin, Leinster · founded 2024$432.3Kraised▾
Provider of a content licensing platform for AI firms. This platform connects copyright holders with AI developers and language model companies seeking high-quality data for training purposes. It facilitates the creation of licensing agreements, copyright registration, and payment processing, enabling copyright holders to monetize their content. The platform provides a content valuation tool and assists with the entire licensing process, streamlining transactions and ensuring timely payments to content owners.
- Sep 2024Seed$432.3K
#6
Acquired · Dublin, Leinster · founded 2011 · 51 employees$22.7Mraised▾
Social analytics tool to discover content and trending topics. It is a social analytics tool that tracks tweets, shares, and comments of the content including news sites, Reddit, blogs, and YouTube. It enables users to know what stories are resonating most at any given time. Its flagship product is NewsWhip Spike, which lets users filter popular content by location, topic, source, keywords and more. It is used by publishers, brand marketers, communications and PR firms and many others to connect with their audiences each day.
- Feb 2023Series B$13M
- Dec 2021Conventional Debt$2.5M
- Oct 2021Grant (prize money)$187.5K
- Dec 2018Grant (prize money)$27.2K
#7
Series B · Dublin, Leinster · founded 2012 · 41 employees$11.9Mraised▾
VideoElephant is a video content provider and delivery platform that offers video content to advertisers and agencies. It aggregates the content from different publishers, categorizes it, and sells the video content. Provides delivery solution using which the video ads are delivered to publishers media. Provides player, content, CDN. Revenue models are fixed CPM, revenue share, license deals, etc. Publisher network includes Yahoo, Dailymotion, etc.
- Jan 2022Grant (prize money)$90K
- Jul 2019Series B$6.2M
- 2016Series A$3.7M
- Oct 2014Seed$1M
#8
Seed · Galway, County Galway · founded 2020 · 3 employees$3.3Mraised▾
Provider of digital therapeutics solutions for professionals
- May 2023Seed$3.3M
#9
Acquired · Dublin, Leinster · founded 2001 · 47 employees$1.1Mraised▾
Element Pictures is a producer & distributor of films & TV programs. Productions include The Killing Of A Sacred Deer, Room, The Lobster, Frank, Ripper Street, Red Rock, etc. Operates an online video on demand platform named as Volta.ie. and also operates the Light House Cinema in Dublin and Pálás in Galway.
- Jan 2023Grant (prize money)$413K
- Feb 2020Grant (prize money)$194K
- Dec 2016Grant (prize money)—
- Feb 2016Grant (prize money)$182.1K
#10
Funding Raised · Dublin, Leinster · founded 2010$313Kraised▾
Developer of 2D animated children's and adult series. This studio creates content for various age groups, from preschool to adult audiences. Their productions encompass a wide range of genres, including comedy, action, and educational programming. The company handles all aspects of production, from initial concept to final delivery. They develop original series and characters, focusing on creating engaging and entertaining stories.
- May 2023Grant (prize money)$62.8K
- Nov 2022Grant (prize money)$138.2K
- Dec 2018Grant (prize money)$47.8K
- Nov 2016Grant (prize money)$64.2K
#11
Funding Raised · Dublin, Leinster · founded 2000$564.8Kraised▾
Fantastic Films is a producer of films. Some of its notable productions include Muse, Nails, I Am Not A Serial Killer, Let Us Prey, The Hallow, Wakewood etc.
- Jan 2023Grant (prize money)$284.8K
- Nov 2015Grant (prize money)$53.7K
- Feb 2015Grant (prize money)$226.3K
#12
Series A · Cork, Munster · founded 2006 · 66 employees$2.4Mraised▾
Online platform offering stock photos and videos. Provides royalty-free footage, images, footage, 3D animations, and after-effects projects. Caters to films, TV shows, TV commercials, billboard advertisements, print media, and advertising. Provides the stock media through credits and media packs. Also, offers research services.
- Mar 2021Series A$729.5K
- Nov 2016Angel$689.5K
- 2015Series A—
- Mar 2012Seed$522.2K
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