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This free sheet contains all the information about the existing 1,016 unicorns, including their valuation, HQ's location, founded year, name of founders, funding amount and number of employees.
This free sheet contains all the information about the existing 1,016 unicorns, including their valuation, HQ's location, founded year, name of founders, funding amount and number of employees.
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This free sheet contains 2,658 accelerators and incubators that you can apply to today, along with information about the industries and stages they generally invest in.
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Have you ever wondered which private companies in the Media and Entertainment industry have the highest valuations?
You’re not alone.
There are lots of unicorn companies in this space, and it can be difficult to keep track of them all.
We've decided to take a deep dive and put together a list containing 13 Media and Entertainment unicorn startups, from highest to lowest valuation.
Vice is a multi-platform media company. They make television, videos, magazines, and websites about the things that interest young people.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$5.70
B (
April 2011
)
Country:
United States
City:
Brooklyn
Started in:
1994
Founders:
Shane Smith, Suroosh Alvi
Industries:
Media and Entertainment, News, Publishing, Video, Video Streaming
Number of employees:
1,000-5,000
Funding Amount:
$2,690.00M
Number of funding rounds:
8
Number of investors:
13
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:
$417.30M
Number of funding rounds:
10
Number of investors:
36
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:
Shenzhen
Started in:
2006
Founders:
No Data
Industries:
Digital Entertainment, Film, Media and Entertainment, Theatre
Number of employees:
5,000-10,000
Funding Amount:
$154.00M
Number of funding rounds:
1
Number of investors:
1
OVO is in the business of simplifying the online and mobile payment experience for consumers. They offer world class solutions for banks and financial services providers.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$2.90
B (
March 2019
)
Country:
Indonesia
City:
Jakarta
Started in:
2017
Founders:
Matt Jones
Industries:
Broadcasting, Media and Entertainment, Mobile, Music Streaming, Telecommunications, Video Streaming
Number of employees:
10-50
Funding Amount:
$116.00M
Number of funding rounds:
1
Number of investors:
5
SmartNews is an app that brings curated news from trustworthy sources to your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$2.00
B (
August 2019
)
Country:
Japan
City:
Tokyo
Started in:
2012
Founders:
Kaisei Hamamoto, Ken Suzuki
Industries:
Apps, Journalism, Media and Entertainment, Mobile, News
Number of employees:
100-250
Funding Amount:
$409.60M
Number of funding rounds:
6
Number of investors:
21
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:
$476.14M
Number of funding rounds:
5
Number of investors:
10
Yidian Zixun, a professional mobile news aggregator, provides users with concentrated and syndicated news feeds.
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$1.40
B (
October 2017
)
Country:
China
City:
Beijing
Started in:
2012
Founders:
Jeff Zheng, Xuyang Ren
Industries:
Media and Entertainment, News, Social News
Number of employees:
500-1,000
Funding Amount:
$526.50M
Number of funding rounds:
4
Number of investors:
2
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:
$210.50M
Number of funding rounds:
5
Number of investors:
19
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:
$1.25
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:
$595.00M
Number of funding rounds:
6
Number of investors:
12
Fever is a global live-entertainment discovery platform, helping people discover experiences in their cities
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$1.00
B (
January 2022
)
Country:
United States
City:
New York
Started in:
2012
Founders:
Alexandre Perez Casares, Francisco Hein, Ignacio Bachiller, Pep Gomez
Industries:
Event Management, Event Promotion, Events, Media and Entertainment
Number of employees:
500-1,000
Funding Amount:
$315.43M
Number of funding rounds:
8
Number of investors:
23
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:
2016
Founders:
Devon Townsend, Martin Blencowe, Steven Galanis
Industries:
Information Technology, Marketplace, Media and Entertainment, Social Media
Number of employees:
250-500
Funding Amount:
$165.71M
Number of funding rounds:
8
Number of investors:
27
News Break is the Nation's #1 Intelligent Local News Platform
Details of the startup:
Valuation:
$1.00
B (
January 2021
)
Country:
United States
City:
Mountain View
Started in:
2015
Founders:
Jeff Zheng, Xuyang Ren
Industries:
Journalism, Media and Entertainment, News, Search Engine
Number of employees:
250-500
Funding Amount:
$140.23M
Number of funding rounds:
5
Number of investors:
3
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:
$613.16M
Number of funding rounds:
3
Number of investors:
4
