Best Media & Entertainment Companies in Vancouver, Canada
The 207 best Media & Entertainment companies in Vancouver, Canada in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Telus.
Ranked: Best Media & Entertainment companies in Vancouver
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Founder | Founded | Tech stack | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Telus Integrated telecom and IPTV services provider | $2.4B | 46 mo ago | Public | Erin Calhoun Co-CEO & Senior Communications Manager | 1990 | Amazon WebstoreCart FunctionalityStackbit+38 | — | — |
| 2 | Invictus Provider of online gambling and gaming services | $110M | 78 mo ago | Public | — | 2014 | — | — | — |
| 3 | Thunderbird Producer of animated, factual, and scripted television programming | $26M | 57 mo ago | Acquired | — | 2003 | WordPressMySQLPHP+22 | — | — |
| 4 | Beatdapp Software Provider of a trust and safety operating system for digital platforms | $23M | 28 mo ago | Series A | Pouria Assadipour Co-Founder & CTO | 2018 | — | 40 patents Blockchain-based tracking and fraud detection for digital media streaming services. | — |
| 5 | CBM Asia Development Online platform providing news on multiple categories | $12M | 151 mo ago | Public | Charles Bloomquist CEO & President | 2006 | — | — | — |
| 6 | Playgon Tech-enabled platform software and gaming solution for gambling operators | $12M | 38 mo ago | Public | — | 1985 | — | — | — |
| 7 | Ziva Dynamics Provider of a software company that provides a physics-based simulation platform for creating realistic and… | $7M | 55 mo ago | Acquired | Jernej Barbic Founder | 2015 | — | 16 patents Procedural generation and simulation of anatomically accurate, animation‑ready virtual bodies | — |
| 8 | Sports IQ AI-enabled platform offering betting management solutions | $7M | 61 mo ago | Acquired | Omer Dor CEO | 2018 | — | 6 patents Drying systems for sports gear and protective forearm support garments. | — |
| 9 | MovieSet Community Online movie fan community | $6M | 214 mo ago | Series A | Colleen Hardwick CEO | 2007 | — | — | — |
| 10 | Resaas Provider of subscription-driven real estate agent network and technology platform | $6M | 49 mo ago | Public | Tom Rossiter CEO | 2009 | — | — | — |
| 11 | ESE Provider of live production, broadcast, event management, and special effects | $6M | 40 mo ago | Public | Konrad Wasiela Founder & CEO | 2019 | — | — | — |
| 12 | Big Whale Labs NFT-based social platform focusing on privacy | $4M | 48 mo ago | Seed | Nikita Kolmogorov Co-Founder & CTO | 2021 | PreactGoogle Font APIGoogle Workspace+4 | — | — |
| 13 | Fandifi Offers a platform providing live predictions on gambling and sports betting activities | $4M | 62 mo ago | Public | — | 2006 | — | — | — |
| 14 | Askott Entertainment Analytics & tools provider for esports | $4M | 72 mo ago | Acquired | Scott Burton Co-Founder & CEO | 2015 | — | — | — |
| 15 | QP Provider of a community marketing platform for content creators | $2M | 67 mo ago | Seed | — | 2020 | — | — | — |
| 16 | Mobius Interactive Tech-enabled solution for gambling operators | $2M | 62 mo ago | Late Stage | — | 2020 | — | — | — |
| 17 | Fictionary SaaS-based editing software for publishers | $1M | 42 mo ago | Seed | Mathew Stanley Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer | 2016 | WordPressMySQLPHP+32 | — | — |
| 18 | Yukon-Nevada Gold Corp Provider of yakama nation gaming services | $788K | 168 mo ago | Seed | Robert Baldock CEO & President | — | — | — | — |
| 19 | Shelfie e-book reader app | $520K | 145 mo ago | Acqui-Hired | — | 2012 | — | — | — |
| 20 | eBrisk Video Develops video encoding solutions | $510K | 164 mo ago | Deadpooled | Faouzi Kossentini CEO & President | 2009 | — | 11 patents Advanced video compression: segmentation, prediction control, adaptive interpolation, and loop filtering techniques. | — |
| 21 | Steamsharp Technology Provider of odds for sports betting | $400K | 159 mo ago | Deadpooled | — | 2011 | — | — | — |
| 22 | VENERABLE VENTURES Provider of Indonesian news, current events, and entertainment industry reporting | $393K | 17 mo ago | Public | Alan Macdonald CEO & Director | 2010 | — | — | — |
| 23 | CineCoup Indie movie accelerator | $350K | 155 mo ago | Seed | J. Joly CEO & Founder | 2012 | — | — | — |
| 24 | Deal Gateway Blockchain-enabled marketplace for connecting business leaders and entrepreneurs | $339K | 80 mo ago | Seed | Bill Trimble Co-Founder | 2019 | — | — | — |
| 25 | CrowdFanatic Online Debating and Confrontation Platform | $300K | 201 mo ago | Deadpooled | Yaron Bazaz Founder and CEO | 2009 | — | — | — |
| 26 | Picatic Demand-based event and ticketing platform | $200K | 164 mo ago | Acquired | — | 2009 | — | — | — |
Top 12 Media & Entertainment companies in Vancouver
#1
Public · Vancouver, British Columbia · founded 1990 · 53630 employees$2.4Braised▾
TELUS is an integrated telecom service provider which caters to residential and business customers in Canada. It offers cellular voice and data, fixed-line telephony (analog, digital, VoIP), broadband internet access (fiber-optic, cable, wireless), digital television (IPTV) service (with DVR, on-demand, and mobile streaming), and cost-effective bundles. It operates its own network. It also provides WiFi hotspots, managed IT and cloud services, outsourcing, venture capital investments, enterprise collaboration, wholesale and consultancy services, etc. It was formed as a result of a merger between Telus Communications and BCTel in 1999. In 2022, the company recorded annual revenues of $14.33B and a net profit of $1.09B
- Jul 2022Post IPO—
- Apr 2021Post IPO$1B
- Jun 2019Conventional Debt$608.3M
- Jun 2018Conventional Debt$750M
#2
Public · Vancouver, British Columbia · founded 2010$392.7Kraised▾
Provider of Indonesian news, current events, and entertainment industry reporting. It delivers the latest information and in-depth analysis on a variety of topics. Content includes breaking news, detailed analyses, and diverse perspectives. The organization is committed to maintaining high standards of quality in every published article.
- Jan 2025Post IPO$174.5K
- Jul 2024Post IPO$218.2K
#3
Public · Vancouver, British Columbia · founded 2020 · 61 employees$78.9Kraised▾
Online platform offering e-book reading solutions. The platform allows users to read, self-publish, and rent multi-genre books. Feature offerings include offline reading solutions, changeable font style, compatibility for the visual and hearing impaired, SEO, DRM support, piracy protection, audio, video & quiz integration solution, and more.
- Mar 2025Post IPO$2.8M
- Oct 2024Post IPO$1.5M
- Jul 2024Post IPO$1.1M
- Dec 2023Post IPO—
#4
Series A · Vancouver, British Columbia · founded 2018 · 27 employees$22.6Mraised▾
Provider of a trust and safety operating system for digital platforms. The system unifies identity, security, content, and engagement integrity for various industries. It offers anomaly detection, customer due diligence, and artificial intelligence music detection. Account takeover detection and recommendation systems are also components of the offering.
- Jan 2024Series A$17M
- Jun 2021Seed$2.4M
- Oct 2019Seed$3.2M
- Jul 2019Seed$150K
#5
Public · Vancouver, British Columbia · founded 1985 · 13 employees$12Mraised▾
Tech-enabled platform software and gaming solution for gambling operators. The platform offers tech-enabled solutions for online and offline gambling operators like casinos, sportsbooks, land-based operators. It offers various products like software for live dealer casino management, e-table games, fantasy sports, etc.
- Mar 2023Post IPO$200K
- Jan 2023Post IPO$1.4M
- Nov 2021Post IPO$10.5M
#6
Public · Vancouver, British Columbia · founded 2014 · 85 employees$109.8Mraised▾
Provider of online gambling and gaming services. It offers a platform for users to participate in various online gambling activities. The platform facilitates user registration, login, deposits, and withdrawals. The service focuses on providing a user-friendly experience for online gaming and gambling. It aims to offer a secure and reliable environment for its users.
- Dec 2019Post IPO$8.6M
- Jul 2019Post IPO$500K
- Oct 2018Post IPO$17.6M
- Sep 2018Conventional Debt$25.5M
#7
Public · Vancouver, British Columbia · founded 2019$6.2Mraised▾
Provider of live production, broadcast, event management, and special effects. The company delivers scalable solutions for elevated experiences in the gaming sector. It offers technology and infrastructure to video game developers and publishers. The company also provides fan engagement services.
- Jan 2023Post IPO$852.2K
- Dec 2020Post IPO$3.6M
- Aug 2020Seed$1.7M
#8
Acquired · Vancouver, British Columbia · founded 2003$25.8Mraised▾
Producer of animated, factual, and scripted television programming. This entity develops and produces content for various broadcasters and streaming platforms worldwide. Its portfolio includes diverse programming across genres, encompassing children's animation, reality television, and scripted series. The company owns the intellectual property for many of its productions. It collaborates with international partners to create and distribute its programming globally. The focus is on creating high-quality, engaging content.
- Sep 2021Post IPO—
- Oct 2018Post IPO$10.2M
- May 2014Post IPO$11.5M
- Dec 2012Post IPO$4M
#9
Public · Vancouver, British Columbia · founded 2009$6.4Mraised▾
Provider of subscription-driven real estate agent network and technology platform. It enables users to register and build a social profile page, connect and gain referrals, attract leads, and more. Users can upload and browse listings, share articles, videos, and links, and ask and answer questions. It also provides a marketplace where users sell products built for real estate professionals on the social network.
- Apr 2022Post IPO$1M
- Jan 2022Post IPO—
- Sep 2018Post IPO$2M
- Jan 2018Post IPO$2M
#10
Acquired · Vancouver, British Columbia · founded 2015 · 48 employees$7.2Mraised▾
Provider of a software company that provides a physics-based simulation platform for creating realistic and engaging virtual characters, focusing on character creation and animation for the film and video game industries.
- Oct 2021Series A$3M
- May 2020Seed$7M
- Aug 2018Conventional Debt$2M
- Feb 2016Seed$51K
#11
Seed · Vancouver, British Columbia · founded 2021 · 9 employees$4.5Mraised▾
NFT-based social platform focusing on privacy. Its product portfolio includes SealCred which allows users to experience the world with no knowledge of verified NFTs, and Dosu which is a social network where users can share their thoughts with the world.
- Jun 2022Seed$3.8M
- Oct 2021Seed$655K
#12
Acquired · Vancouver, British Columbia · founded 2018 · 45 employees$7Mraised▾
AI-enabled platform offering betting management solutions. The platform provides users with pre-match & live game dynamics, risk management, quality modeling, and more. Some of the leagues covered by the platform include NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL among others.
- May 2021Seed$7M
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