Kinema was founded by Christie Marchese, Rish Aggarwal.

Who are Kinema's investors?

Kinema's investors include Helm, Kindred Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, Galaxy Interactive, Human Ventures, I2BF Global Ventures, Lowercarbon Capital, Quiet Capital and 3 more.

How much funding has Kinema raised?

Kinema has disclosed $2M raised across 1 round.

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Kinema is a streaming platform offering documentaries and films across genres such as drama, comedy, and music, with content presented by various film distributors. It hosts independent and issue-driven films for viewers to watch online.

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Founders & leadership

Christie Marchese FounderChristie Marchese founded Kinema, a streaming and screening platform for independent and issue-driven films. She previously founded Picture Motion, an impact entertainment agency acquired by Publicis Media in 2024, and held roles in digital strategy and impact work at Participant Media and Righteous Pictures, with a background in international security and conflict resolution from San Diego State University.

Rish AggarwalFounder

Investors · 14

Helmlisted by HelmNew York City · $500K

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Kindred Ventureslisted by Kindred VenturesSan Francisco · $250K – $2M

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Andreessen HorowitzreportedMenlo Park · $500K – $50M

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Galaxy InteractivereportedNew York · $1M – $20M

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Human VenturesreportedNew York · $250K – $500K

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I2BF Global VenturesreportedNew York · $500K – $10M

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Lowercarbon CapitalreportedLos Angeles · $100K – $5M

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Quiet CapitalreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $25M

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The Chernin Group (TCG Crypto)reportedLos Angeles · $50K – $5M

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Vast VenturesreportedFt. Lauderdale · $100K – $1M

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Windham Capital PartnersreportedNew York · $1M – $5M

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Also in the syndicate · 3

12BF Global VenturesLightShed PartnersLupa Systems

Funding

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$2M disclosed across 1 round · 2021

$2Mseed funding roundMay 2021 · 2 sources
12BF Global Ventures, Galaxy Interactive, Human Ventures, Kindred Ventures, LightShed Partners, Lupa Systems
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Frequently asked questions

What does Kinema do?: Kinema is a streaming platform offering documentaries and films across genres such as drama, comedy, and music, with content presented by various film distributors. It hosts independent and issue-driven films for viewers to watch online.
Who founded Kinema?: Kinema was founded by Christie Marchese, Rish Aggarwal.
Who are Kinema's investors?: Kinema's investors include Helm, Kindred Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, Galaxy Interactive, Human Ventures, I2BF Global Ventures, Lowercarbon Capital, Quiet Capital and 3 more.
How much funding has Kinema raised?: Kinema has disclosed $2M raised across 1 round.