Best Tech for Film & TV Companies in Texas, United States
The 35 best Tech for Film & TV companies in Texas, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: NewTek.
Ranked: Best Tech for Film & TV companies in Texas
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Founder | Founded | Tech stack | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NewTek Production management solution provider | $38M | 136 mo ago | Acquired | Jim Plant CEO & President | 1986 | WordPress Block EditorWordPressMySQL+25 | 4 patents Real-time video graphics compositing with web-driven selection and adaptive source mixing | — |
| 2 | RipCode Transcoding software provider for OTT industry | $34M | 195 mo ago | Acqui-Hired | — | 2006 | — | 11 patents Adaptive streaming, transcoding, and monitoring of media content delivery systems | — |
| 3 | Aquifer Developer of an animation platform for creating animated brand content | $10M | 48 mo ago | Acquired | Chen Zhang Co-Founder & CEO | 2019 | Webflow EcommerceWebflowSentry+16 | — | — |
| 4 | Tugg Redefining art experiences through innovative and accessible platforms | $6M | 143 mo ago | Deadpooled | — | 2011 | — | — | — |
| 5 | Mod Tech Labs AI-enabled visual effects software | $1M | 48 mo ago | Seed | Tim Porter Founder | 2020 | — | — | — |
| 6 | WriterDuet Real-time collaborative screenwriting software | $120K | 72 mo ago | Seed | Guy Goldstein Founder | 2013 | ReactProfitwellGoogle Analytics+7 | — | — |
| 7 | ZPEG Video compressing software provider | $10K | 98 mo ago | Funding Raised | Raymond Westwater Co-Founder | 2015 | — | 11 patents Advanced transform-based image/video compression and visual quality measurement technologies | — |
| 8 | Ikan Professional video production equipment provider for broadcast, film, and studio needs | — | 129 mo ago | Late Stage | — | 2005 | Cart FunctionalityWooCommerceWordPress+42 | 46 patents Patents concentrated in electrical & electronics | — |
Top 8 Tech for Film & TV companies in Texas
#1
Acquired · Austin, Texas · founded 2019 · 24 employees$10.5Mraised▾
Developer of an animation platform for creating animated brand content. The platform provides tools to produce animated videos starring brand characters. It offers features such as text-based animation, automatic lip sync, facial expressions, and body animations. The platform also includes camera shot options and video export capabilities. It allows users to create educational videos, short episodes, and social media content.
- Oct 2022Seed$3M
- Dec 2021Seed$2M
- Aug 2021Seed$4M
- Oct 2020Seed$1.3M
#2
Seed · Austin, Texas · founded 2020 · 10 employees$1Mraised▾
AI-enabled visual effects software. It provides a cloud technology to automate manual production tasks and process assets at scale. It allows them to add VFX to assets. Users can upload raw videos, images, or models on the platform, automate cloud visual processing, and download processed assets.
- Oct 2022Seed$1M
- May 2020Seed$250K
- Apr 2020Seed$157.7K
- Jan 2020Seed$100K
#3
Acqui-Hired · Richardson, Texas · founded 2006 · 5 employees$34.5Mraised▾
Ripcode designs infrastructure solutions for delivering video on-demand and real-time video streaming. It offers on-demand and real-time stream video transcoding appliances and solutions.
- Jun 2010Series C$3.5M
- May 2010Series C$1M
- Jan 2009Series C$12.5M
- Aug 2007Series B$10.5M
#4
Acquired · San Antonio, Texas · founded 1986 · 2 employees$38Mraised▾
Production management solution provider. It offers products like NDI PTZ camera, live production systems, control panels, and LivePanel which provides a solution for remote video mixing, media playback, audio mixing, and macro automation, It also provides a product to control production broadcast, graphics for IP video, integrated encoding and live streaming system.
- Jun 2015PE$38M
#5
Deadpooled · Austin, Texas · founded 2011 · 32 employees$6.4Mraised▾
Redefining art experiences through innovative and accessible platforms. This organization focuses on making art more engaging and readily available. They aim to transform how individuals interact with artistic content. The platform likely offers a range of features designed to enhance user experience, potentially including personalized recommendations, interactive exhibits, and community engagement tools. The business model appears to be B2C, offering direct access to art experiences for consumers. They are leveraging technology to create a more immersive and accessible art world. The platform likely uses data analytics to optimize user experience and personalize content delivery. The company is focused on innovation and accessibility within the art sector.
- Nov 2014Series A$6M
- Jan 2013Seed$365K
- Sep 2011Conventional Debt$100K
#6
Seed · Austin, Texas · founded 2013 · 18 employees$120Kraised▾
WriterDuet is a real-time collaborative screenwriting software for writers. Offers various features including real-time collaboration, automatic infinite revision tracking, and importing & exporting final draft, Celtx, Fountain, and PDF files. Generates revenue through the freemium model.
- Sep 2020Grant (prize money)—
- Apr 2017Seed$120K
#7
Funding Raised · Austin, Texas · founded 2015 · 3 employees$10Kraised▾
Video compressing software provider. The video processing delivers video at lower bandwidths and works with compression standards such as MPEG2, AVC, and HEVC. More suitable for mobile phones. Claims to model their Compression Preprocessor with the human visual system.
- Aug 2018Grant (prize money)$10K
#8
Late Stage · Houston, Texas · founded 2005 · 26 employees—raised▾
Professional video production equipment provider for broadcast, film, and studio needs. Specializing in designing and manufacturing high-quality video equipment, they cater to TV stations, production studios, schools, churches, and corporations. Their broad product selection includes LED lights, teleprompters, PTZ cameras, tripods, pedestals, and monitors. They offer solutions for studio, broadcast, ENG/sports, house of worship, work from home, filmmaking, documentary, e-gaming, and social media applications. They provide turnkey broadcast kits, lighting, camera support, and accessories. They focus on innovation and quality, delivering technology, service, and value across their product line. They offer online shopping with cart, login, and account features. They provide support through quick start guides, return policy, warranty, and contact options. They also have a newsletter, press releases, ambassador program, and YouTube collaborations.
- Jan 2016PE—
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