Media & Entertainment Startups

Cureus is an open-access medical journal platform that publishes peer-reviewed research. The platform uses technology and structured workflows to accelerate the peer review and publication process for medical research across all specialties.

1 investor

Curio operates a creator-owned marketplace where users buy books, music, and videos directly from creators, who keep the full purchase price. Buyers retain permanent access to purchased content through the Curios app or partner apps.

1 investor

Curio was a service that turned trusted, high-quality journalism into narrated audio and, in 2023, offered a tool for creating podcasts on any subject. The company has shut down as of 2024.

1 investor

Curios is a creator-owned marketplace for buying digital entertainment content such as books, music, and videos directly from creators, who keep 100% of each sale. Buyers gain permanent access to purchased content, usable in the Curios app or partner apps.

1 investor

Curious Fictions operated a subscription platform where readers could read short stories and tip or support professional authors, similar to a Patreon model for fiction writers.

1 investor

Curl Stone Entertainment is a creative agency that produces content such as animation, characters, and brand development for industries including TV, film, video games, comics, advertising, and corporate videos. The agency emphasizes media content creation localized to the Middle East.

1 investor

Cutting Edge Media Music is a music production and licensing company that creates and distributes music for film, television, video games, advertising, and theater, as well as wellness-focused music content. The company owns and manages publishing, label, services, and marketing operations across over 1,000 films and 45,000 tracks globally.

1 investor

CuttingRoom is a cloud-based video editing platform that enables creators to collaborate and edit video content through a browser without requiring expensive software installations or hardware. The platform serves content creators, media teams, and production companies who need accessible, collaborative video editing tools.

1 investor

Cxmmunity Media builds a cultural intelligence platform that connects Black Gen Z creators and gaming communities with brands and capital, offering real-time multicultural audience data and infrastructure for authentic brand partnerships.

1 investor

Cyber Defense Magazine is a cybersecurity publication founded in 2012 that covers topics including breaches, cyber crime, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and ransomware. The magazine serves cybersecurity professionals and organizations seeking information on threats and defenses.

1 investor

Cybird is a mobile content company founded in 1998 that develops games and multimedia franchises, with its flagship romance simulation game series "Ikemen" reaching 45 million cumulative fans globally. The company creates cross-media content and leverages relationships with IP holders to deliver entertainment experiences worldwide, particularly in Japan and North America.

1 investor

A ghostwriting and content writing services company serving businesses, brands, and individuals across various industries.

1 investor

Cyphr is a music platform where users create, collaborate on, and share songs and beats, follow other creators, and track streams and earnings. It includes features for collaborative drafts, AI-assisted music creation, and monetization for artists and producers.

1 investor

Czarnowski is an experiential marketing and brand experience company that operates four specialized studios—events and exhibits, experiential creative, immersive digital, and temporary structures—serving brands across industries. The company combines strategy, creative design, fabrication, and operations to create physical and digital brand experiences.

1 investor

Dangles is a gaming content platform covering PC games, mobile games, and related news, reviews, and resources for players.

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The D'Amelio family's official website, serving as a hub for their shows, brands, and businesses, including D'Amelio Brands, a company that develops and operates consumer brands across footwear (D'Amelio Footwear), food (Be Happy Snacks), and apparel. Based in Los Angeles, the family builds consumer products alongside their media and entertainment ventures.

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Daily Gobble develops branded mobile loyalty apps for consumer brands, primarily in food and retail. The apps combine loyalty programs, ordering, mobile payment, gift cards, and guest feedback, and connect to point-of-sale systems so activity carries over to in-store transactions.

1 investor

DM168 is Daily Maverick's weekly print newspaper featuring accountability journalism, business analysis, culture, sports, and puzzle content. It is available in print, e-edition, and digital formats for subscribers across South Africa.

1 investor

DailyBooth was a photo-based social network where users shared pictures and status updates to follow friends and share real-time life updates.

1 investor

RISE (Reports on Indonesia's Startup Ecosystem) publishes news, reports, and analysis covering technology, startups, and innovation in Indonesia.

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HerMoney is a personal finance media brand for women, publishing articles and podcasts on topics such as earning, saving, investing, borrowing, and retirement. It also offers financial advice, coaching services, and an advisor-matching resource.

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Daisy is a next-generation media company that develops AI-driven storytelling products for creative professionals. The company operates across North America, Europe, and Asia, focusing on tools that enable visionary creators to explore and shape the future through narrative.

1 investor

A gambling affiliate website that reviews and ranks offshore and state-regulated online casinos for US players, covering welcome bonuses, game libraries, licensing, and payment/withdrawal methods including cryptocurrency. It provides "claim bonus" referral links to casino brands and explanatory content about how online casinos operate in the US.

1 investor

Dangdang is a Chinese online retailer offering books, audiobooks, e-books, and a range of consumer products including 3C electronics. The platform serves individual consumers across China with logistics and distribution services.

1 investor