14 Media and Entertainment Startups that are now Unicorn Companies

Cameo

Cameo is making personal video shoutouts affordable and accessible to everyone. From saying thank you to sharing your birthday wishes, they’re giving fans a platform where they can connect with their favorite people.

Details of the startup:

Valuation:
$1.00
B (
March 2021
)
Country:
United States
City:
Chicago
Started in:
2017
Founders:
Devon Townsend, Martin Blencowe, Steven Galanis
Industries:
Information Technology, Marketplace, Media and Entertainment, Social Media
Number of employees:
250-500
Funding Amount:
$165,209,970
Number of funding rounds:
8
Number of investors:
26

You can find their website

here

Dadi Cinema

Dadi Cinema is focused on the management and operation of theaters across China.

Details of the startup:

Valuation:
$3.24
B (
May 2016
)
Country:
China
City:
Guangzhou
Started in:
2006
Founders:
No Data
Industries:
Digital Entertainment, Film, Media and Entertainment, Theatre
Number of employees:
5,000-10,000
Funding Amount:
CN¥1,000,000,000
Number of funding rounds:
1
Number of investors:
1

You can find their website

here

Epidemic Sound

EPIDEMIC SOUNDS is a music company that helps online creators and people with passion in music to make their own soundtrack absolutely free.

Details of the startup:

Valuation:
$1.40
B (
March 2021
)
Country:
Sweden
City:
Stockholm
Started in:
2009
Founders:
David Stenmarck, Hjalmar Winbladh, Jan Zachrisson, Oscar Höglund, Peer Åström
Industries:
Digital Entertainment, Digital Media, Media and Entertainment, Music, Music Streaming, Video
Number of employees:
250-500
Funding Amount:
$508,861,893
Number of funding rounds:
5
Number of investors:
10

You can find their website

here

Flipboard

Flipboard combines the functionality of a social news platform with a tablet app to create a magazine-like experience.

Details of the startup:

Valuation:
$1.32
B (
July 2015
)
Country:
United States
City:
Palo Alto
Started in:
2010
Founders:
Evan Doll, Mike McCue
Industries:
Apps, iOS, Media and Entertainment, Mobile, News, Social
Number of employees:
100-250
Funding Amount:
$210,500,000
Number of funding rounds:
5
Number of investors:
19

You can find their website

here

Hupu

Hupu provides news and commentary for sports fans. It is the premier destination where sports fanatics can congregate, discuss their favorite teams, and follow their favorite players.

Details of the startup:

Valuation:
$1.10
B (
June 2019
)
Country:
China
City:
Shanghai
Started in:
2004
Founders:
Shawn Cheng
Industries:
Media and Entertainment, News, Social Media, Sports
Number of employees:
500-1,000
Funding Amount:
$337,927,040
Number of funding rounds:
5
Number of investors:
5

You can find their website

here

Kuaikan Manhua

Kuaikan Manhua is an innovative online marketplace, connecting e-comic book readers to the best local and international visual novels.

Details of the startup:

Valuation:
$2.00
B (
December 2017
)
Country:
China
City:
Beijing
Started in:
2014
Founders:
Anni Chen, Runchao Li, Ye Mingxiang
Industries:
Art, Comics, Digital Media, E-Commerce, Marketplace, Media and Entertainment
Number of employees:
50-100
Funding Amount:
$354,219,924
Number of funding rounds:
5
Number of investors:
10

You can find their website

here

NetEase Cloud Music

NetEase Cloud Music operates an online music platform and offers streaming services, which enable both users and businesses to stream audio tracks. It is the largest internet music platform in China and Asia.

Details of the startup:

Valuation:
$5.30
B (
September 2019
)
Country:
China
City:
Beijing
Started in:
2013
Founders:
William Lei Ding
Industries:
Digital Media, Media and Entertainment, Music, Music Streaming, Video Streaming
Number of employees:
250-500
Funding Amount:
$1,408,826,859
Number of funding rounds:
4
Number of investors:
10

You can find their website

here

News Break

News Break is a technology company dedicated to building digital experiences for individuals and brands.

Details of the startup:

Valuation:
$1
B (
January 2021
)
Country:
United States
City:
Mountain View
Started in:
2015
Founders:
Jeff Zheng, Xuyang Ren
Industries:
Apps, Artificial Intelligence, Journalism, Media and Entertainment, Mobile, News, Search Engine
Number of employees:
100-250
Funding Amount:
$151,400,080
Number of funding rounds:
5
Number of investors:
3

You can find their website

here

ONE Championship

ONE Championship is Asia’s largest global sports media property with a unique vision for the martial arts industry.

Details of the startup:

Valuation:
$1
B (
October 2018
)
Country:
Singapore
City:
Singapore
Started in:
2011
Founders:
Chatri Sityodtong
Industries:
Broadcasting, Media and Entertainment, News, Sports
Number of employees:
250-500
Funding Amount:
$336,000,000
Number of funding rounds:
3
Number of investors:
6

You can find their website

here

Patreon

Patreon is a membership platform that makes it easy for artists and creators to get paid.

Details of the startup:

Valuation:
$4.00
B (
September 2020
)
Country:
United States
City:
San Francisco
Started in:
2013
Founders:
Jack Conte, Sam Yam
Industries:
Media and Entertainment, Music, Podcast, Sponsorship, Video
Number of employees:
500-1,000
Funding Amount:
$413,300,000
Number of funding rounds:
8
Number of investors:
34

You can find their website

here

Red Ventures

Red Ventures is a portfolio that includes some of the most influential brands and digital platforms in the decision-making space. Their strategic partnerships with industry-leading companies also help them deliver a unique decision-making experience.

Details of the startup:

Valuation:
$1.00
B (
January 2015
)
Country:
United States
City:
Fort Mill
Started in:
2000
Founders:
Dan Feldstein, Mark Brodsky, Ric Elias
Industries:
Content, Digital Media, E-Commerce, Higher Education, Home Services, Media and Entertainment, Personal Health, Travel
Number of employees:
1,000-5,000
Funding Amount:
$250,000,000
Number of funding rounds:
3
Number of investors:
4