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The Ohio edition · 2026

Media & Entertainmentcompanies in Ohio

Digital media, radio & podcasts, production, streaming, music and more: the companies building media & entertainment in Ohio, with their founders, funding, team size and business models.

414 company profiles13 with recorded fundingNovember 2026 edition
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Recent media & entertainment business events in Ohio

Funding, M&A, contract wins and launches involving 545 media & entertainment companies in Ohio, last 24 months: 6 M&A deals. Newest first; companies and investors link to their Fliar profiles. Latest event in our news feed: Apr 2026.

M&AAcquisition · Completed

Wtwh media acquires Healthleaders

announced that it served as the exclusive sell side financial advisor to HealthLeaders, a brand of Simplify Compliance, a Leeds Equity Partners portfolio company, on its acquisition by…

Healthcare
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Lakeside book company acquires Baker & taylor publisher services

Book manufacturing giant Lakeside Book Company has acquired Baker & Taylor Publisher Services, the distribution arm of the soon‑to‑be closed library wholesaler Baker & Taylor.

Book Distribution
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Procore acquires Flypaper technologies

May 20, 2025 — Procore has announced its acquisitions of Novorender and FlyPaper.

Construction Management Software
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Procore technologies acquires Flypaper technologies

Procore is further building on its connected BIM offering with the acquisition of FlyPaper Technologies, makers of Navisworks plugin Sherlock.

Construction Software / BIM Plugins
M&AAcquisition

Na acquires Thangs

During the conversation Marleen explained why Thangs acquisition was always on the to-do list for the new team.

M&AAcquisition · Announced

Shapeways acquires Thangs

Shapeways has announced the acquisition of 3D file sharing and discovery community Thangs from Physna, Inc.

3D file sharing

Media & Entertainment companies in Ohio, by funding and team

Few media & entertainment companies in Ohio 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 414 active companies.

Showing 25 of 50

Professional live video streaming and production made simple for everyone

Ott video
US$21.98mSeries A · Dec 2020
66-6% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
13 yr2013
0none in 3 months · last posted Oct 2025

A platform for athletes to connect with their fans

Sports tech
US$15.80mSeries A · Dec 2015
48-14% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / Commission on transaction
12 yr2014
—No postings tracked

Provider of AI-powered ad technology solutions for brands seeking gamer access

Gaming tech
US$7.55mSeries A · Feb 2021
58-32% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months

App-based music creation platform

Music tech
US$5.60mSeed · Apr 2021
28-85% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
13 yr2013
0none in 3 months

AI-based OTT content management and delivery solutions provider

Ott video
US$4.28mSeed · Sep 2017
19-17% vs previous recordrecorded
Subscription
15 yr2011
0none in 3 months

Online community to discover and share collectibles

Social platforms
US$1.86mSeed · Sep 2016
5recorded
Advertising / Commission on transaction
14 yr2012
0none in 3 months

Daily useful information: tech, beauty, business, finance, home, vehicles, lifestyle

Internet first media
US$1.62mSeries C · Jul 2015
2LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
14 yr2012
—No postings tracked

Online retailer of tickets for sports, concerts, and other events

Events tech
US$525kSeed · Oct 2016
2LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
14 yr2012
0none in 3 months

Cloud-based streaming podcast network

Radio tech
US$500kSeed · Apr 2020
33+217% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
8 yr2018
0none in 3 months

Provider of financial investment information and news

Internet first media
US$270kSeed · Aug 2011
—Not available
Subscription
18 yr2008
—No postings tracked

On-demand photo marketplace

Online photos
US$250kSeed · Oct 2015
2recorded
Subscription
11 yr2015
—No postings tracked

Photo collaboration app for weddings

Wedding tech
US$119kSeed · Mar 2012
—Not available
Advertising / Commission on transaction
17 yr2009
0none in 3 months

Platform offering software to build metaverses

3d animation
US$100kSeed · Jan 2023
1LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
6 yr2020
—No postings tracked

Internet-first media that provides content-related to the automotive industry

Auto e-commerce & content
—None recorded
556+13% 12 mo to Dec 2015recorded Dec 2015
Advertising / Sponsorship
27 yr1999
0none in 3 months

Tech-enabled solutions for gambling operators

Gambling tech
—None recorded
464-8% 12 mo to Dec 2021recorded Dec 2021
Advertising / Commission on transaction
18 yr2008
—No postings tracked

MSI is an unparalleled platform that provides independent reading and information services to K-12 professionals and library leaders.

Book tech
—None recorded
388-6% vs previous recordrecorded
Advertising / Commission on transaction
46 yr1980
—No postings tracked

News and resource media portal focusing on solar energy

Internet first media
—None recorded
375+295% vs previous recordrecorded Dec 2020
Advertising / Commission on transaction
15 yr2011
0none in 3 months

Online platform for streaming audio and video content

Ott video
—None recorded
356+7% 12 mo to Dec 2021recorded Dec 2021
Subscription
15 yr2011
0none in 3 months

Insights Success Media Tech is a media production company that offers technology and business updates.

Film & tv studios
—None recorded
350recorded
Advertising / Sponsorship
—
—No postings tracked

Halo Media Works is a full service 3D production studio providing services like full 3D asset creation, animation and visual effects.

Film & tv studios
—None recorded
350+154% vs previous recordrecorded
Fee-for-service
13 yr2013
—No postings tracked

High-speed internet, cable TV, and phone services provider in NW Ohio

Telecom operators
—None recorded
299+17% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Advertising / Commission on transaction
30 yr1996
0none in 3 months

Provider of online lottery platform

Gambling tech
—None recorded
293+14% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Advertising / Commission on transaction
42 yr1984
0none in 3 months · last posted Apr 2026

Enquirer Media is a publishing company specializing in advertising and marketing content.

Internet first media
—None recorded
277-0% vs previous recordrecorded
Advertising / E-commerce - service
—
—No postings tracked

Internet-first media that provides content-related to the automotive industry

Internet first media
—None recorded
8-0% 12 mo to Dec 2021LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Advertising / Sponsorship
23 yr2003
0none in 3 months

Not-for-profit organization that oversees the programming and management of finest performing arts venues

Online event ticketing
—None recorded
162+0% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
34 yr1992
0none in 3 months
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Digital media & news companies

Online media, news and publishing companies.

  1. Uninterrupted

    A platform for athletes to connect with their fans

    Sports tech
    See in list
  2. Venturepax

    Provider of financial investment information and news

    Internet first media
    See in list
  3. Aftermarket News

    Internet-first media that provides content-related to the automotive industry

    Auto e-commerce & content
    See in list
  4. Solar Power World Online

    News and resource media portal focusing on solar energy

    Internet first media
    See in list
  5. enquirer media

    Enquirer Media is a publishing company specializing in advertising and marketing content.

    Internet first media
    See in list

Radio & podcast companies

Internet radio, podcast and audio platform companies.

  1. Evergreen Podcasts

    Cloud-based streaming podcast network

    Radio tech
    See in list
  2. Futuri Media

    Provider of social and mobile audience engagement technology for broadcasters

    Radio tech
    See in list
  3. bas broadcasting

    BAS Broadcasting is an audio media company that offers advertising and marketing solutions for businesses and organizations.

    Radio tech
    See in list
  4. ars longa media

    Ars Longa Media is a producer of podcasts centering on topics such as medical education, psychology and health care.

    Radio tech
    Website
  5. fusebox

    Fusebox is a podcasting industry.

    Radio tech
    Website

Film, TV & media production companies

Studios and production companies for film and television.

  1. Insights Success

    Insights Success Media Tech is a media production company that offers technology and business updates.

    Film & tv studios
    See in list
  2. Halo Media Works

    Halo Media Works is a full service 3D production studio providing services like full 3D asset creation, animation and visual effects.

    Film & tv studios
    See in list
  3. RL Drake

    Encoding and decoding solutions

    Tech for film & tv
    See in list
  4. Dinbog

    Social marketplace connecting talent with fashion and entertainment industry opportunities

    Tech for film & tv
    See in list
  5. Trgmultimedia

    TRG Multimedia is a media production company that provides content creation services for corporate branding.

    Film & tv studios
    See in list
55 companies in Ohio

Streaming & OTT video companies

Companies delivering live and on-demand video streaming.

  1. BoxCast

    Professional live video streaming and production made simple for everyone

    Ott video
    See in list
  2. Inmobly

    AI-based OTT content management and delivery solutions provider

    Ott video
    See in list
  3. Hoopla

    Online platform for streaming audio and video content

    Ott video
    See in list
  4. bettor view

    BettorView is a high growth technology startup that drives engagement via sports betting content across its product offerings.

    Sports tech
    Website
  5. Scifi NowTV

    Ad-supported video streaming platform

    Ott video
    Website

Music technology companies

Music creation, streaming and artist technology companies.

  1. Rapchat

    App-based music creation platform

    Music tech
    See in list
  2. Mubert

    AI-based music streaming application

    Generative ai
    Website
  3. The Melody App

    Application based platform offering music event discovery and listing solutions

    Music tech
    Website
  4. Cyberfret

    Online guitar learning platform provider

    Music tech
    Website
  5. zCage

    Technology entrepreneur exploring web development, mobile apps, and sustainability initiatives

    Music tech
    Website

Media & entertainment startups in Ohio

Recently founded media & entertainment companies in Ohio.

  1. news 5 cleveland

    News 5 Cleveland is a media company that features comprehensive breaking news, weather reports, and local business news.

    Internet first media
    See in list
  2. Xtended Gaming

    Provider of an online crypto gaming community

    Gambling tech
    Website
  3. Wondera

    Blockchain-based karaoke platform

    Music tech
    Website
  4. Hallway

    Online software for digital avatars

    Enterprise collaboration
    Website
  5. Taja

    AI-powered content publishing platform

    Tech for digital publishers
    Website
56 companies in Ohio

Media & entertainment companies hiring in Ohio

Media & entertainment companies in Ohio with hiring activity.

  1. BoxCast

    Professional live video streaming and production made simple for everyone

    Ott video
    See in list
  2. Oregon Lottery

    Provider of online lottery platform

    Gambling tech
    See in list
  3. NBC4

    Online platform providing multi-category news

    Internet first media
    See in list
  4. WTWH Media

    B2B media network focusing on multiple industry verticals

    Internet first media
    See in list
  5. gie media

    GIE Media is a media production company that provides media production services.

    Internet first media
    See in list
8 companies in Ohio

Public media & entertainment companies in Ohio

Listed media & entertainment companies based in Ohio.

  1. Gaming Innovation group

    Tech-enabled solutions for gambling operators

    Gambling tech
    See in list
  2. RL Drake

    Encoding and decoding solutions

    Tech for film & tv
    See in list
  3. Entertrainment Junction

    Family entertainment center offering a indoor train display experience

    Online event ticketing
    Website
  4. Phil Steele

    Provider of college football news, previews, analysis, and magazine publications

    Internet first media
    Website
  5. StarStream Entertainment

    Independent motion picture production company

    Film & tv studios
    Website
10 companies in Ohio
Mobile reach

Top 10 media & entertainment apps from Ohio

The most-installed Android apps published by media & entertainment companies headquartered in Ohio — 39.3M installs between them. 45 companies on this page publish at least one app; each company (legal entity) appears once, with its most-installed app.

1 of 10
1

Libby: Read Library Books

by Libby

Installs20.5M
Rating4.82694K ratings
Installs, year on year+31%
Last updatedApr 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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2

Rapchat: Music Maker Studio

by Rapchat

Installs8.4M
Rating4.6693K ratings
Last updatedMay 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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3

Hoopla: Your Library, Anywhere

by Hoopla

Installs6.3M
Rating4.66213K ratings
Installs, year on year+21%
Last updatedMay 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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5

Oregon Lottery

by Oregon Lottery

Installs689K
Rating4.3811K ratings
Installs, year on year+16%
Last updatedApr 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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6

MyShows — TV Shows tracker

by MyShows

Installs397K
Rating4.178K ratings
Last updatedMay 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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7

iVueit: Earn Cash For Surveys

by Ivueit

Installs330K
Rating4.366K ratings
Last updatedMay 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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8

WLWT News 5 - Cincinnati, Ohio

by WLWT

Installs217K
Rating4.522K ratings
Last updatedMay 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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9

Bayse Markets

by GoWagr

Installs166K
Rating4.412K ratings
Last updatedMay 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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10

WKRC WX

by Local 12

Installs102K
Rating4.812K ratings
Last updatedJun 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 Ohio 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, Ohio6

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 Ohio

6Acquisition

Most active acquirers

  1. Wtwh media1
  2. Lakeside book company1
  3. Procore1
  4. Procore technologies1
  5. Na1

Most acquired or merged

  1. Flypaper technologies2
  2. Thangs2
  3. Healthleaders1
  4. Baker & taylor publisher services1

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

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Media & Entertainment Industry Landscape of the United States

The financials above are one chapter. The full media & entertainment landscape of Ohio 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 Ohio

Media & Entertainment funding in Ohio

13 media & entertainment companies in Ohio have recorded equity funding, US$60.45m in total. Totals and round dates describe the historical record; they are not current valuations.

Founders and momentum in Ohio

Meet the people behind media & entertainment companies in Ohio. 81 of 414 companies list founders or leaders; where a public LinkedIn profile matches exactly, the expanded profile shows the photo, headline, location and education.

Explore Ohio media & entertainment companies by sub-sector

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

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