Best Media & Entertainment Companies in Ontario, Canada
The 711 best Media & Entertainment companies in Ontario, Canada in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Rumble.
Ranked: Best Media & Entertainment companies in Ontario
| # | Company | App-install YoY | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Employees | Founder | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stadium Live Studios Developer of a metaverse-based social network platform for sports fans | +38% | $10M | 46 mo ago | Series A | 28 | — | — | — |
| 2 | Rumble Video creator monetization platform | +36% | $775M | 17 mo ago | Public | 70 | Chris Pavlovski Founder & Chief Executive Officer | — | — |
| 3 | Wattpad Platform for users to read, write, and share original stories | +23% | $118M | 87 mo ago | Acquired | 267 | Ivan Yuen Co-Founder | — | 1 job opening |
| 4 | Discourse Open source discussion platform | +18% | $20M | 57 mo ago | Series A | 186 | — | — | — |
| 5 | 500px Photo sharing platform and stock photo marketplace | +6% | $23M | 130 mo ago | Acquired | 147 | — | — | — |
| 6 | kobo Kobo offers an open platform for e-reading. | +3% | $53M | 181 mo ago | Acquired | 350 | — | 222 patents E‑book reading software, digital content management, and user profile/gifting interfaces | — |
| 7 | Score Media and Gaming Provider of online sports betting and information platform | +2% | $40M | 70 mo ago | Acquired | — | John Levy Founder & CEO | — | — |
| 8 | Dejero Technology solutions provider for broadcasting | — | $88M | 6 mo ago | Series C | 138 | Bogdan Frusina Founder | 259 patents Robust wireless broadband and WAN optimization for unreliable, multi‑network connections | 1 award |
| 9 | OverActive Media Owner and operator of esports teams and event production | — | $45M | 5 mo ago | Public | 92 | Babak Pedram Co-Founder | — | 1 award |
| 10 | NexTech AR Solutions Provider of AI and augmented reality solutions for events and commerce 69AI top 15%Funding top 37%Growth top 37%Moat top 37% All 13 signals ▾AItop 15% Fundingtop 37% Growthtop 37% Moattop 37% Producttop 39% Patentstop 40% Techtop 43% Markettop 44% Innovationtop 44% Talentbottom 49% Globalbottom 43% Customersbottom 42% Newsbottom 36% AI: Holds AI/ML patents (G06N-family CPC) Funding: Raised $2.1M across 16 rounds · 16 rounds over 8 yrs (2.0/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 69/100 | — | $2M | 5 mo ago | Public | 172 | Evan Gappelberg Founder & CEO | 11 patents Patents concentrated in computing, sensing & instrumentation | — |
| 11 | Sabio Holdings Provider of streaming television advertising, audience analytics, and content monetization | — | $3M | 7 mo ago | Public | — | Aziz Rahimtoola CEO | — | — |
| 12 | Mogul Productions Crowdfunding platform focused on film productions 8Funding top 50%Talent bottom 49%Global bottom 38%Market bottom 15% All 4 signals ▾Fundingtop 50% Talentbottom 49% Globalbottom 38% Marketbottom 15% Funding: Raised $15.2M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 5 yrs (0.4/yr) Talent: 1 named leader on record · 1 C-suite/founder profile curated rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 8/100 | — | $15M | 23 mo ago | Funding Raised | 12 | Michael Colley Owner & CEO | — | — |
| 13 | Ideogram AI text-to-image generation tool 74AI top 20%Moat top 22%Funding top 32%Tech top 32% All 9 signals ▾AItop 20% Moattop 22% Fundingtop 32% Techtop 32% Talenttop 38% Markettop 44% Growthtop 45% Globalbottom 37% Newsbottom 22% AI: Classified as an AI company Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 8/10 · Soonicorn rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 74/100 | — | $96M | 27 mo ago | Series A | — | Mohammad Norouzi Co-Founder & CEO | — | 2 launchs |
| 14 | LumiQ Online podcast streaming platform | — | $7M | 20 mo ago | Series A | 69 | Michael Kravshik Co-Founder & CEO | — | — |
| 15 | Anthem Entertainment Offers music publishing, record label, audiovisual rights, & music production services | — | $400M | 63 mo ago | Seed | 150 | — | — | 1 award |
| 16 | Ecomtent Provider of AI-powered product listing optimization for ecommerce merchandising | — | $647K | 18 mo ago | Seed | — | Max Sinclair Co-Founder & CEO | 2 patents Generative AI tools for e‑commerce content and layout customization | — |
| 17 | Backstageplay Gamified fan engagement platform | — | $354K | 18 mo ago | Public | 46 | — | — | — |
| 18 | theScore Mobile first sports news platform | — | $118M | 81 mo ago | Acquired | 271 | — | — | — |
| 19 | ZoneTV Digital entertainment network for Pay TV | — | $27M | 44 mo ago | Acquired | 33 | — | — | — |
| 20 | The Logic Digital platform providing economy-related news | — | $3M | 24 mo ago | Seed | 27 | David Skok CEO & Editor-in-Chief | — | 1 expansion |
| 21 | Odyssey Interactive Provider of software services for gaming | — | $25M | 43 mo ago | Series A | 48 | Richard Henkel Co-Founder | — | — |
| 22 | Kobo Provider of app-based reading and self-publishing platform | — | $132M | 181 mo ago | Acquired | — | Michael Tamblyn CEO | 222 patents E‑reading device interfaces, digital content management, and personalized user experience systems | 1 partnership · 1 award |
| 23 | Solutions 2 GO Provider of global video game distribution and fulfillment solutions | — | $175M | 167 mo ago | Funding Raised | 392 | Nima Taghavi Founder & Chairman | — | — |
| 24 | You.i TV UI Engine to develop video applications | — | $43M | 71 mo ago | Acqui-Hired | 219 | — | 14 patents Cloud-based UI deployment platforms and streamlined UI development tools | — |
| 25 | Playmaker Provider of sports news platform | — | $20M | 47 mo ago | Acquired | 540 | — | — | — |
| 26 | Quickplay Distribution of multi-screen video to IP-connected devices solutions provider | — | $85M | 134 mo ago | Acquired | 178 | — | — | — |
| 27 | Legend3D VR, FX and 3D video production company | — | $53M | 141 mo ago | Deadpooled | 501 | Aidan Foley CEO | — | — |
| 28 | Engine Media Provider of software services for gaming | — | $26M | 63 mo ago | Public | 37 | — | — | — |
| 29 | Keek Web/ Mobile short video sharing platform | — | $38M | 129 mo ago | Late Stage | — | Mark Itwaru CEO | — | — |
| 30 | ArtLocal Arts event discovery platform | — | $2M | 33 mo ago | Seed | — | Sean Green Founder | — | — |
| 31 | Cradle Provider of acquisition solution for developers at the intersection of design and technology | — | $3M | 35 mo ago | Seed | — | Thayallan Srinathan Co-Founder & CEO | — | — |
| 32 | Peace Arch Entertainment Provider of financial education and investment analysis for retail investors | — | $34M | 228 mo ago | Deadpooled | 90 | — | — | — |
| 33 | Hubub Social network topic based discussions | — | $18M | 140 mo ago | Acqui-Hired | 1,350 | — | 11 patents Topic-driven online publishing platforms with integrated interactive discussion and sponsored content | — |
| 34 | MARZ VFX solutions for Film and TV industry | — | $5M | 54 mo ago | Series A | 270 | — | — | 2 job openings · 1 award |
| 35 | Kew Media Group Provider of airport tips and travel advice via blog posts | — | $13M | 94 mo ago | Series A | 171 | Peter Sussman Co-Founder & Chairman | — | — |
| 36 | Wise Publishing Online platform publishing content focusing on personal finance | — | $5M | 57 mo ago | Series A | 58 | — | — | — |
| 37 | Sportsgrid Provider of live sports betting coverage, props odds, and picks | — | $9M | 77 mo ago | Acquired | 82 | — | — | — |
| 38 | UBET Sports Developer of a decentralized sports betting platform | — | $3M | 49 mo ago | Seed | 16 | Daniel Jiwoong Founder & CEO | — | — |
| 39 | Avvasi Tool to measure, improve and monetize mobile videos | — | $15M | 196 mo ago | Acquired | 51 | Mate Prgin Founder | 50 patents Optimizing video streaming QoE through network traffic management and media policy control. | — |
| 40 | PMML Investor and owner operator focused on esports | — | $4M | 60 mo ago | Series A | 4 | Steve Isenberg Founder | — | — |
| 41 | PixStream Provider of video networking solutions | — | $8M | 318 mo ago | Acquired | — | Stephen Bacso Co-Founder | — | — |
| 42 | Hibiki Run NFT-based music recognition platform | — | $310K | 32 mo ago | Seed | 11 | — | — | — |
| 43 | Looplabs Online music creation and collaboration | — | $6M | 120 mo ago | Series A | — | Craig Swann Founder & CEO | — | — |
| 44 | Masstech Offers enterprise level video workflow solutions | — | $3M | 119 mo ago | Acquired | 67 | — | 10 patents Real-time video processing, distributed media delivery, and optical touch sensing technologies. | — |
| 45 | Dark Slope Online platform offering entertainment-related content | — | $3M | 70 mo ago | Seed | 54 | Raja Khanna Executive Chair & Co-Founder | — | — |
| 46 | Plurk Social networking and micro-blogging service | — | $5M | 160 mo ago | Series A | 3 | — | — | — |
| 47 | Quarter4 AI-enabled data platform offering sports prediction, statistics, and analytics | — | $2M | 59 mo ago | Acquired | 22 | — | — | — |
| 48 | Kibboko Content management platform | — | $4M | 168 mo ago | Deadpooled | — | Keith Bates Founder & ex-CEO | 12 patents AI-powered content recommendation and classification integrated into e‑commerce user interfaces. | — |
| 49 | Flixel Cinemagraphs creation tool | — | $3M | 128 mo ago | Seed | 7 | — | — | — |
| 50 | Thoora News/social media aggregation platform | — | $4M | — | Deadpooled | — | Chul Lee Founder/CTO | — | — |
Top 12 Media & Entertainment companies in Ontario
#1
Series C · Waterloo, Ontario · founded 2008 · 138 employees$87.8Mraised▾
Technology solutions provider for broadcasting. It provides media broadcasting services that include remote acquisition, management & distribution of professional live video over IP networks. It offers live broadcasting of news and other stories through wireless video cellular networks. Offers LIVE Plus platform for broadcasters, media organizations, and mobile production companies to transmit the live video over a cellular network. It also provides public transit/transportation operators with end-to-end connectivity solutions like software, hardware, network & connectivity services for bus, rail, and vehicle fleets.
- Dec 2025Venture Debt$20M
- Feb 2022Conventional Debt$13M
- Apr 2021Series C$47.8M
- Nov 2017Series B$25.1M
#2
Public · Toronto, Ontario · founded 2017 · 92 employees$44.8Mraised▾
Owner and operator of esports teams and event production. This entity owns and manages professional esports teams competing in various leagues. It also produces and hosts esports events, providing digital and live event expertise. The organization develops gamer-centric content and merchandise. Future plans include operating a dedicated esports arena.
- Dec 2025Post IPO$663.3K
- Mar 2021Post IPO$652.9K
- Jun 2019Series A—
- Apr 2019Series A—
#3
Public · Toronto, Ontario · founded 2013 · 70 employees$775Mraised▾
Video creator monetization platform. The platform allows video creators to host, share, create channels, monetize, and distribute their content across the internet and television from a single centralized video platform. Through the platform video player, both the video creator and publisher are able to generate revenue from embedding the player on their own blogs, websites, and social channels.
- Dec 2024Post IPO$775M
- May 2021Post IPO—
#4
Public · Toronto, Ontario · founded 2018 · 172 employees$2.1Mraised▾
Provider of AI and augmented reality solutions for events and commerce. The company delivers 3D modeling, virtual photography, and product configuration. It offers event management, navigation, and team-building platforms. The business provides tools for creating immersive shopping experiences and managing events. It integrates with e-commerce platforms, offering security and compliance.
- Jan 2026Post IPO$233.8K
- Nov 2025Post IPO$337.7K
- Feb 2025Post IPO$956.8K
- Sep 2024Post IPO$352.2K
#5
Public · Toronto, Ontario · founded 2017$2.8Mraised▾
Provider of streaming television advertising, audience analytics, and content monetization. The company offers solutions for advertisers to target audiences on connected TV. It also provides audience measurement combining mobile and CTV data for campaign insights. Additionally, the company operates a streaming network and content studio focused on social media storytelling.
- Nov 2025Post IPO$907.6K
- Aug 2025Post IPO$637.9K
- Apr 2023Post IPO$261.4K
- Oct 2022Post IPO$160K
#6
Funding Raised · Toronto, Ontario · founded 2019 · 12 employees$15.2Mraised▾
Moghul Productions is a crowdfunding platform focused on film productions. It is based on blockchain technology to connect investors and film owners. Allows users to raise finances and capital for managing cash flows of movie budgets, fans, and investors. Users can avail rewards and perks for the investments made.
- Jul 2024ICO$1.2M
- Apr 2021ICO$14M
#7
Series A · Toronto, Ontario · founded 2022$96.5Mraised▾
AI text-to-image generation tool. It is a platform that generates images from natural language prompts for logos, posters, banners and other creative designs.
- Feb 2024Series A$80M
- Aug 2023Seed$16.5M
#8
Series A · Toronto, Ontario · founded 2016 · 69 employees$7.2Mraised▾
Online podcast streaming platform. It allows users to stream educational podcasts for learning about finance and accounting. The app is available for android and iOS users.
- Sep 2024PE—
- Aug 2022Series A$3.8M
- May 2021Seed$909.6K
- Jun 2019Seed$845K
#9
Seed · Toronto, Ontario · founded 2012 · 150 employees$400Mraised▾
Offers music publishing, record label, audiovisual rights, & music production services
- Mar 2021Conventional Debt$400M
- Mar 2021Seed—
#10
Seed · Toronto, Ontario · founded 2022$646.7Kraised▾
Provider of AI-powered product listing optimization for ecommerce merchandising. It automates content creation, including images, infographics, and copy. The system optimizes for AI search platforms. It offers tools to analyze content performance and generate reports.
- Dec 2024Seed$550K
- Sep 2024Seed$850K
- 2023Seed$20K
#11
Public · Toronto, Ontario · founded 2004 · 46 employees$354.1Kraised▾
Backstageplay is a social fan engagement platform that lets artists connect with their fans and rewards them through games, virtual prizes, etc. Fans can become basic members for free or VIP members for a monthly membership fee.
- Dec 2024Post IPO$149.8K
- Nov 2024Post IPO$142.8K
- May 2020Post IPO$23.3K
- May 2016Post IPO$38.1K
#12
Acquired · Toronto, Ontario · founded 2012 · 271 employees$118.2Mraised▾
theScore is a mobile first sports news platform, connecting fans to sports through combination of real time news, scores, fantasy information and alerts. It creates and curate the sports content which is mobile optimized, comprehensive, customizable and shareable to social apps. TheScore is a mix between social network and news source. A prominent feature of the app is called, Facebook-style, the "Feed," which combines game data, fantasy league data, and editorial content into a single view. To accommodate its younger audience, theScore included WhatsApp integration into the theScore, so that users can share theScore content over that platform as well as others like email and SMS. It has acquired mobile daily fantasy sports game Swoopt. It owns and operates mobile sports platforms ‘theScore,’ ‘theScore eSports, and the fantasy sports game 'QuickDraft. As of Q4 F2015, theScore's mobile platforms were used by 10.5 million average monthly active users.
- Sep 2019Post IPO$40M
- Aug 2019Post IPO$10M
- Nov 2018Post IPO$8.5M
- Mar 2015Post IPO$26.5M
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