Media & Entertainment Startups

Second Wave is a digital news publication covering entrepreneurship, creative culture, and urban development in Southwest Michigan, particularly in Kalamazoo and Battle Creek. It is published by Issue Media Group, which operates a national network of online media outlets using solutions-based journalism to report on community change.

1 investor

Seedooh is an ad verification platform that tracks, verifies, and measures advertising delivery across out-of-home, digital out-of-home, cinema, and stadia media channels. It processes time and location data events at scale to provide automated compliance checking and performance reporting for advertisers, agencies, and media owners.

1 investor

A platform for analyzing emerging technologies, global dynamics, and strategic systems through a monthly newsletter focused on signal-rich insights.

1 investor

Seer.ai provides a unified geospatial data platform that integrates satellite imagery, sensor data, and tabular records with contextual layers like terrain and weather for analytics and monitoring. The platform serves organizations that need to process, harmonize, and deliver geospatial intelligence at scale.

1 investor

Selerio built video analysis software that processed frames in real time to identify objects and apply automated edits, such as adding product placements or obscuring sensitive material. It was aimed at media and advertising teams handling post-production across large video libraries. The company was acquired by $FTDR in 2019.

1 investor

Semeantoja runs a restaurant search service for Latin America. Diners can look up restaurants using a range of search criteria, while restaurant operators use the same service as a channel to promote their businesses. It serves both consumers choosing where to eat and restaurateurs seeking visibility.

1 investor

SenSay is an Italian-language technology blog publishing how-to guides and articles on consumer tech topics such as streaming, smartphones, privacy, and internet connectivity.

1 investor

Sensika is a media monitoring and analytics platform that uses AI and NLP to capture, analyze, and visualize mentions and conversations about brands across the media landscape. It serves media professionals and communications teams with tools for sentiment analysis, entity extraction, face recognition, and customizable reporting.

1 investor

Serye FM is an audio streaming platform offering original Filipino episodic stories and podcasts across genres such as drama, romance, comedy, and horror. It also runs a podcast affiliate program that pays creators per campaign.

1 investor

Set Scouter develops tools to simplify film production workflows, starting with location scouting and expanding into additional production services. The company serves film producers and production teams.

1 investor

SetKeeper is a platform for script management and distribution in film and television production, offering watermarking, access control, and automated sides creation to coordinate teams and streamline document workflows.

1 investor

Seven Days is an independent weekly newspaper covering Vermont news, politics, food, arts and culture, distributed free in Northern and Central Vermont. The company operates a website with news, events, job postings, and organizes community events and talent shows.

1 investor

Shakr is an affiliate review site that compares and ranks sweepstakes (social) casino operators, evaluating their welcome offers, game libraries, redemption terms, and state eligibility. It provides editorial ratings and guidance to help players choose Gold Coins/Sweeps Coins platforms.

1 investor

Shanda is a platform that simplifies podcast creation and editing for content creators and knowledge sharers. The software reduces audio editing time from hours to minutes, enabling storytellers and thought leaders to publish podcasts without technical barriers.

1 investor

Shape is a digital wellness media publication offering science-backed articles, product reviews, and expert advice on fitness, health, and wellness. The site serves millions of monthly readers seeking accessible, inclusive wellness content and unbiased product recommendations.

1 investor

SHAREit is a mobile application that enables users to share files, apps, games, videos, and photos with others without using mobile data, while also offering phone cleanup and optimization features.

1 investor

ShareRoot is a group of companies offering digital and social media services, including a platform to legally acquire and manage user-generated content (UGC) and brand ambassadors, a marketing agency focused on Australia's life sciences and health sectors, and a studio building web, mobile games, and VR/AR experiences. It combines digital platforms, AI tools, and subject-matter expertise to help businesses with market access, audience engagement, and e-commerce.

1 investor

SheKnows is a digital media platform and online community serving parents, predominantly mothers, with content on parenting, health, wellness, lifestyle, and family matters. The site publishes news, service journalism, expert advice, and shopping recommendations across topics ranging from childcare and nutrition to relationships, mental health, and home organization.

1 investor

Shelby was a video discovery product focused on changing how people find and watch video content. The company has since shut down, and the site now serves only as a farewell message.

1 investor

Sherpa Stream is a live and on-demand video streaming platform that enables enterprises to host webinars, virtual events, and internal communications through a browser-based, device-agnostic content management system. The company is transitioning to Kaltura's platform while remaining supported through the end of 2025.

1 investor

Shift is a creative and marketing agency in Saudi Arabia that provides communication strategy, creative campaigns, production, and content services to businesses seeking to grow their brands. The company offers solutions including in-house creative talent, podcast production, and integrated marketing project management.

1 investor

SHIKUMI DESIGN creates user experiences through technology and design services, serving clients across various industries. The company comprises designers, sound creators, and engineers.

1 investor

Shining Cat creates musical stories for children and their families, released as albums (such as "Orla and the Sun" and "Orla's Moon") available on streaming and purchase platforms. Its work, developed with Wonderful Beast Theatre Company, has been performed as touring productions to children in the UK and internationally.

1 investor

SHION develops wall-mounted active acoustic and directional audio devices that control sound in public spaces by enhancing or suppressing specific frequencies and targeting audio to particular areas. The technology creates distinct acoustic zones for different listener groups in industrial sites, educational institutions, commercial spaces, and homes.

1 investor