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The Santa Monica edition · 2026

Media & Entertainmentcompanies in Santa Monica

Film and TV, social media, digital media, music, streaming and more: the companies building media & entertainment in Santa Monica, California, with their founders, funding, team size and business models.

234 company profiles41 with recorded fundingNovember 2026 edition
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Recent media & entertainment business events in Santa Monica

Funding, M&A, contract wins and launches involving 333 media & entertainment companies in Santa Monica, last 24 months: 29 M&A deals · 5 Contracts · 2 launches. Newest first; companies and investors link to their Fliar profiles. Latest event in our news feed: Jun 2026.

M&AAcquisition · Completed

Marsico capital management acquires Snap

Marsico Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in Snap Inc. (NYSE:SNAP – Free Report) in the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor acquired 696,442…

Camera and social media
LaunchAI Sponsored Snaps

Snap Inc

Snapchat introduced AI Sponsored Snaps on April 28, 2026, which is Snap Inc.’s yet another effort to launch a new advertising format.

Advertising format
M&AMerger

Skydance acquires Paramount

David Ellison says savings from the Skydance-Paramount merger will significantly exceed the $3 billion initially projected, with $2.5 billion anticipated by the end of this year.

M&AAcquisition · Completed

Skydance acquires Paramount

Skydance closed its own buyout of Paramount — in a contentious merger approved just weeks after the company agreed to pay the president $16 million to settle a lawsuit over editing at…

Media/Entertainment
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Disney acquires Miramax

I would not make a deal – because I got a good cheap deal at $70 million to buy Miramax – if I’d thought that I’m bringing a wolf into the hen house

Film & TV
ContractGovernment

Snap Inc · client: State of Qatar’s Government Communications Office

Under the first MoU, Snap and the GCO will explore a long-term partnership to host Snap’s Creators Summit in Doha for three consecutive years starting in 2026.

Creator economy
M&AMerger · Announced

Disney acquires Hulu

Disney+ and Hulu will officially merge and become a single streaming app before the end of 2026.

Digital Streaming
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Rockforce Tech Holding Inc. acquires Apogee Electronics

Apogee Electronics has been acquired by Rockforce Tech Holding Inc., which earlier this year also acquired Manley Labs.

M&AMerger · Completed

Paramount acquires Skydance

the federal communications regulator approved an $US8 billion merger between Paramount and Skydance

M&AMerger · Completed

Paramount Skydance acquires Skydance

the federal communications regulator approved an $US8 billion merger between Paramount and Skydance.

Media & marketing
M&AMerger · Announced

Paramount global acquires Skydance media

Wall Street quickly reviewed the results as Paramount prepares to merge with Skydance Media this week.

M&AMerger · Pending

Paramount Global Inc.'s PARA PARAA acquires Skydance

The FCC approved the $8 billion merger between Paramount Global Inc.'s PARA PARAA and Skydance.

M&AAcquisition · Completed

The walt disney company acquires Hulu

The Walt Disney Company ( NYSE: DIS ) has fully acquired Hulu from Comcast for $467 million

Media
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Walt Disney acquires Hulu

Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) has finally bought out Comcast's (NASDAQ:CMCSA) one-third stake in Hulu. Instead of shelling out the full $27.5 billion valuation Comcast wanted, Disney — which…

Streaming
Contract

CosmoGO · client: Lionsgate

CosmoBlue Media announced that all major studios, including Disney, Warner Bros Discovery, Paramount, Sony Pictures Entertainment, NBC Universal, Lionsgate, Amazon MGM, Elevation…

M&AAcquisition · Announced

Wonder acquires Tastemade

Wonder, which is described as a new type of food square, bought the media company Tastemade for approximately $90 million, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Media
M&AMerger · Announced

Lionsgate acquires Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

The film and television producer Lionsgate today presented an offer of fusion with the veteran studies Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), an operation that has already received the support of…

M&AMerger

Paramount global acquires Lionsgate

Paramount Global, the group that owns Paramount Pictures and the CBS TV station, is in the process of joining Lionsgate, a subject already discussed in this column.

ContractService

Cushman & wakefield · client: Snap Inc

Olofson recently assisted Snap Inc., a leading tech company, in a long-term lease extension for its headquarters in Santa Monica.

Real Estate
ContractService

Fox entertainment · client: Hulu

Fox Entertainment and Hulu announced on Thursday a multi-year content deal whereby the Walt Disney-controlled streaming platform will retain the streaming rights for Fox’s extensive…

Entertainment

Media & Entertainment companies in Santa Monica, by funding and team

Few media & entertainment companies in Santa Monica, California 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 234 active companies.

Showing 25 of 50

Online movie ticketing marketplace provider

Tech for film & tv
US$178.23mSeries C · Mar 2018
17LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
12 yr2014
0none in 3 months

Online music and sound licensing platform for commercial usage

Music tech
US$165.62mSeries E · Nov 2023
95+17% 12 mo to Dec 2023recorded Dec 2023
Subscription
12 yr2014
0none in 3 months

Provider of films and TV production services

Film & tv studios
US$112.22mSeries D · Oct 2023
78LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / Commission on transaction
12 yr2014
0none in 3 months · last posted Feb 2026

Developer of human enhancement technology and a social-taste super application

Augmented reality
US$65.00mSeed · Aug 2025
4LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
1 yr2025
—No postings tracked

Online platform for sports content

Sports services
US$63.00mSeries B · Jun 2022
79-46% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Advertising / Sponsorship
13 yr2013
0none in 3 months

Social platform for local anonymous discussions

Social platforms
US$60.00mSeries C · Mar 2014
18+192% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
14 yr2012
0none in 3 months

Multi-channel network platform focusing on female content creators

Film & tv studios
US$40.50mSeries D · Jun 2016
386-44% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Advertising / Commission on transaction
19 yr2007
0none in 3 months

Provider of engineering services for the entire building lifecycle

Film & tv studios
US$40.00mSeries B · May 2021
—Not available
Advertising / Sponsorship
25 yr2001
—No postings tracked

Provider of video production and live streaming services

Film & tv studios
US$33.20mSeries A · Jul 2021
57-24% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
7 yr2019
—No postings tracked

App-based camera provider

Online photos
US$24.00mSeries A · Feb 2021
22-24% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
7 yr2019
0none in 3 months

Provider of gaming management services

Services for gaming
US$20.00mSeries B · Apr 2022
111-51% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
10 yr2016
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Developed software for facial analysis and recognition

Augmented reality
US$18.70mSeries C · Mar 2010
30-53% 12 mo to Dec 2020LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
26 yr2000
0none in 3 months

Online marketplace for film distribution

Ott video
US$13.78mSeries A · May 2025
99+20% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
25 yr2001
0none in 3 months · last posted Jan 2026

Multi-channel network

Ott video
US$10.33mSeries B · Jan 2015
1LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / E-commerce - service
13 yr2013
—No postings tracked

Provider of development, financing, and production for films and television

Film & tv studios
US$10.00mSeries A · Dec 2025
6LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
9 yr2017
—No postings tracked

Unlimited creative assets, AI tools, and resources for creatives

Online photos
US$9.70mSeries A · Feb 2015
10-47% 12 mo to Dec 2022recorded Dec 2022
Advertising / Commission on transaction
14 yr2012
0none in 3 months

Entertainment content production company

Tech for film & tv
US$8.00mSeries A · Jan 2017
2+0% 12 mo to Dec 2020recorded Dec 2020
Subscription
12 yr2014
0none in 3 months

Provider of articles on personal finance, business, and lifestyle topics

Internet first media
US$6.90mSeries A · Jun 2012
1LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
15 yr2011
—No postings tracked

Online content-driven discovery platform for multi-category fashion products

Social commerce
US$6.00mSeries A · Oct 2012
—Not available
E-commerce - product
14 yr2012
—No postings tracked

Online video sharing platform

Social platforms
US$6.00mSeries A
—Not available
Advertising / Commission on transaction
15 yr2011
—No postings tracked

Online community app for interest-based discussions

Social platforms
US$5.89mSeed · Aug 2014
28-7% vs previous recordrecorded
Subscription
17 yr2009
0none in 3 months

AR enabled social platform for sharing videos

Social platforms
US$5.00mSeries A · Nov 2023
11-17% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
7 yr2019
—No postings tracked

Metaverse-based social platform for connecting with friends

Social platforms
US$5.00mSeed · Jun 2022
10recorded Dec 2022
Subscription
4 yr2022
0none in 3 months

Online platform offering monetization solutions for content creators

Social platforms
US$5.00mSeries A · Apr 2011
4LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Advertising / Sponsorship
17 yr2009
—No postings tracked

Ad-supported virtual MVPD platform

Ott video
US$4.57mSeed · Mar 2014
—Not available
Subscription
14 yr2012
0none in 3 months · last posted Nov 2024
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Film and TV production companies

Browse studios producing films, television and entertainment content.

  1. Atom Tickets

    Online movie ticketing marketplace provider

    Tech for film & tv
    See in list
  2. The WONDER Project

    Provider of films and TV production services

    Film & tv studios
    See in list
  3. Bad Robot

    Provider of engineering services for the entire building lifecycle

    Film & tv studios
    See in list
  4. LiveControl

    Provider of video production and live streaming services

    Film & tv studios
    See in list
  5. Image Metrics

    Developed software for facial analysis and recognition

    Augmented reality
    See in list
78 companies in Santa Monica

Social media platforms

Find social platforms and community products for online audiences.

  1. Labs

    Developer of human enhancement technology and a social-taste super application

    Augmented reality
    See in list
  2. Whisper

    Social platform for local anonymous discussions

    Social platforms
    See in list
  3. Tu Vision Canal

    Online video sharing platform

    Social platforms
    See in list
  4. Tapatalk

    Online community app for interest-based discussions

    Social platforms
    See in list
  5. FlickPlay

    AR enabled social platform for sharing videos

    Social platforms
    See in list

Digital media and publishing companies

Explore online publishers and internet-first media brands.

  1. dot.LA

    Online portal offering LA startup news

    Internet first media
    See in list
  2. Gaming Society

    Provider of an online betting news platform for multiple sports

    Internet first media
    See in list
  3. Tennis Channel

    Established in 2003, Tennis Channel is the only 24-hour, television-based multimedia destination dedicated to the professional sport and passionate lifestyle of tennis.

    Internet first sports media
    See in list
  4. Yogi Times

    Yogi Times Lifestyle Media Group is an influential, public forum designed to share ideas and awaken the creative spirit in everyone.

    Internet first media
  5. moptu

    Moptu - Social Media for Articles. Because what you read matters.

    Internet first news aggregators

Music technology companies

Find companies building music tools, licensing and creator services.

  1. Songtradr

    Online music and sound licensing platform for commercial usage

    Music tech
    See in list
  2. mayk

    Online digital collaborative platform for music creation

    Music tech
    See in list
  3. IndieFlow

    Music management software for musicians

    Music tech
    See in list
  4. Creator-Sync

    Platform for connecting artists with influencers for music promotion

    Music tech
  5. Headliner

    Platform offering online ticketing solutions for music concerts

    Music tech

Streaming and OTT video companies

Browse platforms for streaming, video distribution and on-demand viewing.

  1. STIRR

    Ad-supported virtual MVPD platform

    Ott video
    See in list
  2. Hallmark Labs

    Provider of subscription-based streaming entertainment and digital greeting card services

    Ott video
  3. Mantra Entertainment

    Mantra Entertainment is an internet company based out of 1601 Cloverfield Blvd, Santa Monica, California, United States.

    Ott video
  4. Egoli

    AI-powered video content search platform

    Ott video
  5. Unlocked

    Live streaming platform for fans to connect with actors and artists

    Ott video

Public media and entertainment companies

Browse publicly listed media and entertainment companies in Santa Monica.

  1. Image Metrics

    Developed software for facial analysis and recognition

    Augmented reality
    See in list
  2. Snap

    Developer of a visual messaging service and AR creation tools

    Communication apps
    See in list
  3. entravision

    Entravision is an advertising, media, ad-tech, & commerce solutions company connecting brands & apps to consumers.

    Global 2000
    See in list
  4. Lions Gate Entertainment

    Provider of multi-channel TV network, producer & distributor of films and TV programs

    Film & tv studios
    See in list
  5. Digagogo

    Social platform for discussions related to buying and selling of local houses

    Real estate it
7 companies in Santa Monica

Media and entertainment startups in Santa Monica

Browse newer media and entertainment companies and startups in Santa Monica.

  1. Labs

    Developer of human enhancement technology and a social-taste super application

    Augmented reality
    See in list
  2. Adimverse

    Metaverse-based social platform for connecting with friends

    Social platforms
    See in list
  3. withpoly

    Visual content creation platform

    3d animation
    See in list
  4. Verbato

    AI company offering WordPress plugins and chat agent plugins for websites

    3d animation
  5. Skye Film Studios

    Independent film and television studio creating diverse, character-driven content

    Film & tv studios
22 companies in Santa Monica

Media and entertainment companies hiring in Santa Monica

Find media and entertainment companies with hiring activity in Santa Monica.

  1. The WONDER Project

    Provider of films and TV production services

    Film & tv studios
    See in list
  2. Loaded

    Provider of gaming management services

    Services for gaming
    See in list
  3. Filmhub

    Online marketplace for film distribution

    Ott video
    See in list
  4. STIRR

    Ad-supported virtual MVPD platform

    Ott video
    See in list
  5. Favorited

    Provider of tools to create interactive live content for audiences

    Social platforms
    See in list
9 companies in Santa Monica
Mobile reach

Top 10 media & entertainment apps from Santa Monica

The most-installed Android apps published by media & entertainment companies headquartered in Santa Monica — 39.4M installs between them. 16 companies on this page publish at least one app; each company (legal entity) appears once, with its most-installed app.

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1

Tapatalk - 200,000+ Forums

by Tapatalk

Installs15.5M
Rating3.25295K ratings
Installs, year on year+1%
Last updatedDec 2025
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2

Motivation - Daily quotes

by Motivation App

Installs10.0M
Rating4.81252K ratings
Installs, year on year+22%
Last updatedMay 2026
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3

Worldstar Hip Hop & Rap News

by WorldStarHipHop

Installs6.2M
Rating4.5848K ratings
Last updatedApr 2026
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4

Atom - Movie Tickets & Times

by Atom Tickets

Installs4.8M
Rating4.2325K ratings
Installs, year on year+6%
Last updatedMay 2026
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5

Sodere

by Sodere

Installs1.2M
Rating4.33K ratings
Installs, year on year+18%
Last updatedApr 2026
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6

favorited

by Favorited

Installs853K
Rating3.635K ratings
Installs, year on year+20%
Last updatedMay 2026
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7

STIRR | The new free TV

by STIRR

Installs719K
Rating2.813K ratings
Installs, year on year+11%
Last updatedAug 2025
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8

Tixr: Live Event Tickets

by Tixr

Installs164K
Rating2.7132 ratings
Installs, year on year+157%
Last updatedJun 2026
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9

El Botón

by El Boton

Installs25K
Rating4.731K ratings
Last updatedOct 2024
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10

Fanimal

by Fanimal

Installs25K
Rating4.49465 ratings
Last updatedFeb 2025
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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 Santa Monica 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, Santa Monica29

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 Santa Monica

17Acquisition
12Merger

Most active acquirers

  1. Skydance media15
  2. Disney3
  3. Paramount Skydance2
  4. Paramount global2
  5. Marsico capital management1

Most acquired or merged

  1. Hulu4
  2. Paramount3
  3. Skydance3
  4. Paramount global2
  5. Snap1

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 Santa Monica maps the whole industry — every segment, the capital behind it, the talent market and where the next opportunities are.

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Media & Entertainment funding in Santa Monica

41 media & entertainment companies in Santa Monica have recorded equity funding, US$951.34m in total. Totals and round dates describe the historical record; they are not current valuations.

Founders and momentum in Santa Monica

Meet the people behind media & entertainment companies in Santa Monica. 95 of 234 companies list founders or leaders; where a public LinkedIn profile matches exactly, the expanded profile shows the photo, headline, location and education.

Explore Santa Monica media & entertainment companies by sub-sector

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

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