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Best Media & Entertainment Companies in United States

Updated 2026-06-16 · Ranked by funding & momentum

19532 indexable Media & Entertainment companies headquartered in United States, ranked by total equity funding and recent funding momentum. Combined disclosed equity funding of $136.2B across 3553 funded companies, including 44 unicorns.

19,532
Companies
$136.2B
Total Funding
3,553
Funded
44
Unicorns
18
Rounds (90d)

Ranked: Best Media & Entertainment companies in United States

#CompanyFundingValuationStage Latest roundEmployeesFoundedMomentum
1 Pinterest Unicorn
Visual discovery and planning website
$1.5B $12.3B
as of 2018
Public Post IPO Mar 2026 4,014 2010 ↑ Active
2 X
Platform that aggregates and curates a wide range of content, including news, entertainment, and opinions
$9.2B Acquired Post IPO Mar 2025 1999 ↑ Active
3 World Labs Unicorn
Developer of artificial intelligence models for research automation and analysis
$230M Series E Series E Feb 2026 2023 ↑ Active
4 Create Music Group Unicorn
Provider of diversified solutions for artists and labels
$165M $1B
as of 2024
Late Stage Conventional Debt Mar 2026 350 2015 ↑ Active
5 Kalshi Unicorn
Online platform offering event outcome-based betting services
$36.1M Series F Series F May 2026 14 2019 ↑ Active
6 Black Forest Labs Unicorn
Frontier AI lab building visual infrastructure for tomorrow's creative reality
$331M Series B Series B Dec 2025 2024 ↑ Active
7 Nectar Social
Provider of an AI-powered platform for social media community management
$40.6M Series A Series A May 2026 2005 ↑ Active
8 Novig
Platform for peer-to-peer sports prediction and trading, allowing users to make predictions against real people
$75M Series B Series B Feb 2026 2022 ↑ Active
9 Electric Entertainment
Producer and distributor of film and television content
$190M Series B Series B Oct 2025 21 2001 ↑ Active
10 Polymarket Unicorn
Online platform providing crypto-based betting games and activities
$156.2M Series D Series D Oct 2025 21 2020 ↑ Active
11 Sennos
Provider of AI-driven fermentation monitoring and optimization solutions
$35M Series B Series B Mar 2026 2017 ↑ Active
12 Fever Unicorn
Operator of a platform for booking tickets to various events
$427M $1.8B
as of 2023
Series E Series E Jun 2025 2,141 2014 ↑ Active
13 Suno Unicorn
Provider of music creation platform enabling users to easily create and share original songs
$125M $500M
as of 2024
Series C Series C Nov 2025 2021 ↑ Active
14 Unity Unicorn
Developer of a real-time development platform for 2D and 3D content
$893.5M $6B
as of 2019
Public Post IPO Feb 2025 7,703 2004 ↑ Active
15 Luma AI Unicorn
Developer of artificial intelligence models for image and video generation
$72.8M Series C Series C Nov 2025 10 2021 ↑ Active
16 Stationhead
Online radio broadcasting and streaming application
$36.6M Series A Series A Jan 2026 43 2015 ↑ Active
17 Lucra Sports
Provider of P2P sports betting platform
$11.6M Series B Series B Apr 2026 6 2019 ↑ Active
18 Passionflix
SaaS-based platform for streaming romantic shows
$24.1M Series B Conventional Debt Jan 2026 22 2016 ↑ Active
19 Samba
Provider of television viewership data and advertising and measurement solutions
$46.3M Series B Venture Debt Dec 2025 384 2008 ↑ Active
20 SharpLink
Provider of iGaming affiliate marketing network and direct-to-player marketing websites
$429.4M Public Post IPO May 2025 62 2019 ↑ Active
21 Nectir
Provider of online community-based learning solutions for students
$18.8M Series A Series A Mar 2026 9 2018 ↑ Active
22 Series
Social network that leverages AI to connect individuals with potential employers
$8.2M Seed Seed Apr 2026 2023 ↑ Active
23 Atmosphere Unicorn
Provider of streaming television and digital signage for businesses
$183.7M $1B
as of 2023
Series D Conventional Debt May 2025 3 2018 ↑ Active
24 beatBread
Online music funding platform
$134M Series B Series B Aug 2025 43 2020 ↑ Active
25 Bent Pixels
Digital rights management solutions provider for YouTube
$23.9M Funding Raised Conventional Debt Jan 2026 40 2009 ↑ Active
26 Novig
Operator of an online platform for sports predictions and trading
$12.5M Series B Series B Feb 2026 113 2021 ↑ Active
27 Strava Unicorn
Provider of application for tracking, analyzing, and sharing fitness activities
$180M $1.5B
as of 2020
Series G Conventional Debt Jun 2025 290 2009 ↑ Active
28 NEP
Provider of media broadcasting services
$55.7M Acquired PE Oct 2025 1,390 1984 ↑ Active
29 Substack Unicorn
Platform allowing writers to publish and monetize their content directly with readers.
$89.4M Series C Series C Jul 2025 76 2017 ↑ Active
30 FanLabel
Record label creation app provider
$4.5M Seed Seed Apr 2026 8 2016 ↑ Active
31 ALT Sports Data
Provider of real-time sports betting data
$4.5M Series A Series A May 2026 11 2021 ↑ Active
32 Playcast
Digital platform offering a peer-to-peer interactive game streaming platform
$4.7M Series A Series A Apr 2026 2021 ↑ Active
33 Teamblind
Online workplace discussion platform
$74.2M Series C Series C Jul 2025 21 2013 ↑ Active
34 SI Tix
Application based platform offering event discovery and ticketing solutions
$54.4M Series A Conventional Debt Sep 2025 15 2021 ↑ Active
35 VectorMax
End-to-end IPTV delivery platform for broadcasters
$4.3M Seed Seed May 2026 13 2006 ↑ Active
36 Labs
Developer of human enhancement technology and a social-taste super application
$65M Seed Seed Aug 2025 2025 ↑ Active
37 Opendate
Provider of a platform for booking, ticketing, and marketing live events
$16.7M Series A Series A Dec 2025 5 2019 ↑ Active
38 GlobalComix
Online platform for publishing comics
$6.5M Series B Series B Mar 2026 8 2017 ↑ Active
39 Rodeo
Social platform for organizing and sharing plans with friends and groups
$8.5M Seed Seed Mar 2026 2023 ↑ Active
40 Slips
Provider of an app-based lottery platform
$4.8M Seed Seed Apr 2026 7 2019 ↑ Active
41 Vntana
Provider of a content management platform for AR applications
$13.2M Series A Series A Dec 2025 12 2012 ↑ Active
42 Mars Markets
Provider of fan and artist engagement in the music finance ecosystem
$2.5M Seed Seed May 2026 6 2021 ↑ Active
43 CompanyCam Unicorn
Cloud-based AR-enabled field service management suite solutions
$36.3M Series C Series C Aug 2025 152 2015 ↑ Active
44 Fanbase
SaaS-based social platform for sharing photos and videos
$15.3M Series B Series B Dec 2025 14 2018 ↑ Active
45 Mozart AI
Provider of AI-powered music creation solutions
$6.7M Seed Seed Feb 2026 2025 ↑ Active
46 Starlings Entertainment
Provider of development, financing, and production for films and television
$10M Series A Series A Dec 2025 2017 ↑ Active
47 Lionforgeentertainment
Producer of animated and live-action content for kids and young adults
$30M Late Stage PE Sep 2025 2023 ↑ Active
48 Rebel Audio
Provider of an AI-powered platform for podcast creation and distribution
$3.8M Seed Seed Mar 2026 2025 ↑ Active
49 Songfinch
Provider of custom, one-of-a-kind songs created based on customers' personal preferences and occasions
$35.3M Series A Series A Jun 2025 70 2015 ↑ Active
50 KREA
Provider of AI-generated photos and prompt collections
$83M Series B Series B Apr 2025 4 2022 ↑ Active

Top 12 Media & Entertainment companies in United States

#1
Pinterest Unicorn Public
$1.5B Raised
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Pinterest Unicorn Public

location_onSan Francisco, California
Founded
2010
Employees
4,014
Funding raised
$1.5B
Valuation
$12.3B · 2018
Stage
Public

Visual discovery and planning website. It provides a platform for users to discover and save ideas, products, and services across various categories, including fashion, home decor, and lifestyle. The company offers a range of features and tools for both individual and business users, including advertising solutions, analytics, and content sharing capabilities.

Funding rounds (11 disclosed of 13)
Round Date Amount
Post IPO Mar 2026 $1B
Post IPO Jul 2022 Undisclosed
Series G 2018 Undisclosed
Series G Jun 2017 $150M
Series G May 2015 $186M
Series G Mar 2015 $367.1M
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Tech stack
amazon s3amazon web servicesapple icloud mailcalendlychakra uicloudflare+14
#2
X Acquired
$9.2B Raised
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#2

X Acquired

location_onBastrop, Texas
Founded
1999
Funding raised
$9.2B
Stage
Acquired

Platform that aggregates and curates a wide range of content, including news, entertainment, and opinions. It is an online platform providing real-time news, entertainment, and commentary to its audience, featuring a wide range of topics including breaking news, sports, politics, and more. The platform also allows for live commentary and engagement with users, as well as hosting conversations with notable figures and

Funding rounds (17 disclosed of 19)
Round Date Amount
Post IPO Mar 2025 $1B
Post IPO Mar 2023 Undisclosed
Post IPO Apr 2022 $3B
Post IPO Nov 2021 $48.9M
Post IPO Mar 2021 $1.2B
Post IPO Mar 2020 $1B
13 earlier rounds — sign up free
Tech stack
adobe experience manageramazon s3amazon web servicesapple icloud mailapple paybabel+14
#3
World Labs Unicorn Series E
$230M Raised
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#3

World Labs Unicorn Series E

location_onSan Francisco, California
Founded
2023
Funding raised
$230M
Stage
Series E

Developer of artificial intelligence models for research automation and analysis. Provides software systems that process datasets, generate insights, and support experimental workflows across scientific and technical domains. Offers tools for data ingestion, model training, evaluation, and deployment within research environments. Enables automation of literature review, hypothesis testing, and analytical reporting th

Funding rounds (2 disclosed of 3)
Round Date Amount
Series E Feb 2026 $1B
Series D Nov 2025 Undisclosed
Series D Sep 2024 $230M
Tech stack
cloudflarecloudflare browser insightsfirebasegoogle cloudgoogle cloud cdngsap+14
#4
Create Music Group Unicorn Late Stage
$165M Raised
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#4

Create Music Group Unicorn Late Stage

location_onLos Angeles, California
Founded
2015
Employees
350
Funding raised
$165M
Valuation
$1B · 2024
Stage
Late Stage

Provider of diversified solutions for artists and labels. It enables musicians to track their performance and view their earnings. It provides music distribution, rights management and music publishing.

Funding rounds (2 disclosed of 3)
Round Date Amount
PE Mar 2026 $450M
Conventional Debt Mar 2026 Undisclosed
PE Jun 2024 $165M
Tech stack
alpine.jsamazon cloudfrontamazon s3amazon sesamazon web servicesapple icloud mail+14
#5
Kalshi Unicorn Series F
$36.1M Raised
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#5

Kalshi Unicorn Series F

location_onNew York City, New York
Founded
2019
Employees
14
Funding raised
$36.1M
Stage
Series F

Online platform offering event outcome-based betting services. It is a financial exchange that enables users to speculate on the results of events. It is the first exchange of its sort to be officially regulated. It helps people to earn profit from their viewpoints and engage in intellectual commerce. They provide event contracts, a brand-new asset type that is governed by the commodity futures trading commission. Th

Funding rounds (9 disclosed of 11)
Round Date Amount
Series F May 2026 $200M
Series F May 2026 $1B
Series E Apr 2026 $4.7M
Series E Feb 2026 Undisclosed
Angel Feb 2026 Undisclosed
Series E Nov 2025 $1B
5 earlier rounds — sign up free
Tech stack
amazon cloudfrontamazon s3amazon web servicesapache tomcatapple icloud mailbeehiiv+14
#6
Black Forest Labs Unicorn Series B
$331M Raised
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#6

Black Forest Labs Unicorn Series B

location_onWilmington, Delaware
Founded
2024
Funding raised
$331M
Stage
Series B

Frontier AI lab building visual infrastructure for tomorrow's creative reality. The company is a leading research lab focused on generative AI, specifically building the visual infrastructure for the future. They develop models that empower users to transform imagination into reality with precision, speed, and creative control. Their core offerings include generative flow matching models for image generation and edit

Funding rounds (2 disclosed of 2)
Round Date Amount
Series B Dec 2025 $300M
Seed Aug 2024 $31M
Tech stack
amazon cloudfrontamazon web servicesazureazure front doorcloudflarecloudflare browser insights+14
#7
Nectar Social Series A
$40.6M Raised
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#7

Nectar Social Series A

location_onPalo Alto, California
Founded
2005
Funding raised
$40.6M
Stage
Series A

Provider of an AI-powered platform for social media community management. The platform offers tools for listening, engagement, and revenue generation across various social channels. It provides features such as intelligent replies, message moderation, and cross-channel intelligence. The platform also includes capabilities for influencer monitoring, UGC analysis, and performance tracking.

Funding rounds (2 disclosed of 2)
Round Date Amount
Series A May 2026 $30M
Seed Jun 2025 $10.6M
Tech stack
amazon sesamazon web servicescloudflarecore-jsfacebook pixelgoogle font api+12
#8
Novig Series B
$75M Raised
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#8

Novig Series B

location_onSan Francisco, California
Founded
2022
Funding raised
$75M
Stage
Series B

Platform for peer-to-peer sports prediction and trading, allowing users to make predictions against real people. It is a sports prediction market offering a peer-to-peer platform for users to make predictions on various sports events and win cash prizes. The company has developed a unique marketplace where users can compete against each other rather than traditional sportsbooks.

Funding rounds (1 disclosed of 1)
Round Date Amount
Series B Feb 2026 $75M
Tech stack
amazon cloudfrontamazon s3amazon web servicesappsflyercore-jsfacebook pixel+14
#9
$190M Raised
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#9

Electric Entertainment Series B

location_onLos Angeles, California
Founded
2001
Employees
21
Funding raised
$190M
Stage
Series B

Producer and distributor of film and television content. This entity develops and produces feature films and television series, encompassing various genres. It also acquires and distributes theatrical films globally. A key offering is a premium OTT app and FAST channel showcasing its own productions and acquired programming. The company's domestic and international divisions manage distribution across diverse platfor

Funding rounds (4 disclosed of 4)
Round Date Amount
Series B Oct 2025 $20M
Conventional Debt Aug 2022 $100M
Conventional Debt May 2015 $20M
Conventional Debt May 2014 $50M
Tech stack
angularcore-jsgodaddygoogle adsensegoogle font apihsts+12
#10
Polymarket Unicorn Series D
$156.2M Raised
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#10

Polymarket Unicorn Series D

location_onNew York City, New York
Founded
2020
Employees
21
Funding raised
$156.2M
Stage
Series D

Online platform providing crypto-based betting games and activities. It is a crypto gambling platform offering various games for users. It allows users to place bets on various sports tournaments and leagues. The platform is offering cryptocurrency-based prediction market solutions, where users can buy and sell shares representing future event outcomes.

Funding rounds (6 disclosed of 7)
Round Date Amount
Series D Oct 2025 $2B
Series D Aug 2025 Undisclosed
Series D Jul 2025 $135.4M
Series C Oct 2024 $90.9M
Series B May 2024 $45M
Series A 2021 $25M
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Tech stack
amazon s3amazon web servicesapple icloud mailcart functionalitycloudflarecloudflare bot management+14
#11
Sennos Series B
$35M Raised
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#11

Sennos Series B

location_onDurham, North Carolina
Founded
2017
Funding raised
$35M
Stage
Series B

Provider of AI-driven fermentation monitoring and optimization solutions. It offers real-time monitoring systems and data analysis tools for various industries, including brewing, biofuel production, pharmaceuticals, and water treatment. The technology helps improve process efficiency, consistency, and yield while reducing costs and waste. The company provides comprehensive solutions, from hardware to software and su

Funding rounds (2 disclosed of 2)
Round Date Amount
Series B Mar 2026 $20M
Series B Apr 2025 $15M
#12
Fever Unicorn Series E
$427M Raised
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#12

Fever Unicorn Series E

location_onNew York City, New York
Founded
2014
Employees
2,141
Funding raised
$427M
Valuation
$1.8B · 2023
Stage
Series E

Operator of a platform for booking tickets to various events. The platform allows users to discover and book experiences such as concerts, festivals, immersive exhibits, and other cultural or recreational activities. Support is available via email, live chat, or phone.

Funding rounds (9 disclosed of 9)
Round Date Amount
Series E Jun 2025 $100M
Series E Jan 2023 $110M
Series E Jan 2022 $227M
Series D Jul 2019 $35M
Series C Jul 2018 $20M
Series B Feb 2018 $11.7M
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Tech stack
amazon cloudfrontamazon s3amazon web servicesangularapple icloud mailastro+14

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Funding & investor landscape

Total raised
$136.2B
across these companies
Companies funded
3,553
with disclosed funding
Highest-funded
$10B raised

Most active investors

YC Y Combinator 193 investments in Media & Entertainment T Techstars 178 investments in Media & Entertainment 5G 500 Global 105 investments in Media & Entertainment SA SV Angel 83 investments in Media & Entertainment AH Andreessen Horowitz 76 investments in Media & Entertainment LH Lerer Hippeau 66 investments in Media & Entertainment SC Sequoia Capital 56 investments in Media & Entertainment NA National Endowment for the Arts 54 investments in Media & Entertainment RM Right Side Capital Management 53 investments in Media & Entertainment M MassChallenge 52 investments in Media & Entertainment NA New Enterprise Associates 52 investments in Media & Entertainment WI Western Technology Investment 51 investments in Media & Entertainment

Notable founders in United States Media & Entertainment

PS Paul Sciarra Co-Founder Pinterest · $1.5B raised
BS Ben Silbermann Co-Founder Pinterest · $1.5B raised
JL Jon Lourie Co-Founder X · $9.2B raised
RR Roman Rodrigues Founder and CEO X · $9.2B raised
EM Elon Musk Co-Founder X · $9.2B raised
JF Jacqueline Fernandez Co-Founder X · $9.2B raised
AE Adonis Eloahim Co-CEO X · $9.2B raised
IF Ismael Fernando Co-CEO X · $9.2B raised
AT Acodjetin Temiwunmi Co-CEO X · $9.2B raised
FL Fei-Fei Li Co-Founder & CEO World Labs · $230M raised
JJ Justin Johnson Co-Founder World Labs · $230M raised
BM Ben Mildenhall Co-Founder World Labs · $230M raised

Frequently asked questions

How many Media & Entertainment companies are there in United States?
Radar tracks 19532 indexable Media & Entertainment companies headquartered in United States, India, that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Media & Entertainment companies in United States?
The Media & Entertainment companies in United States on this list have raised a combined $136.2B in disclosed equity funding across 3553 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Media & Entertainment company in United States?
Spectrum is the highest-funded Media & Entertainment company in United States, with $10B in disclosed equity funding.
How many Media & Entertainment companies in United States are funded?
3553 of the 19532 Media & Entertainment companies in United States on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Media & Entertainment unicorns are there in United States?
44 Media & Entertainment companies in United States on this list are valued at $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in United States Media & Entertainment companies?
The most active investors in United States Media & Entertainment companies on this list include Y Combinator, Techstars, 500 Global, SV Angel, Andreessen Horowitz.

Rankings are computed by Radar (Fliar BI) from the Radar company master and are updated periodically. Funding and momentum scores use disclosed equity-funding data only. Figures may lag private rounds. Last updated 2026-06-16.

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