Media & Entertainment Startups

TFIOM (The Future Is On Mars) is a luxury fashion brand that creates collections inspired by Mars, space, and contemporary art to motivate younger audiences. It operates as a division of youth media company Mars Reel Media Corp, with a team drawn from designers at Gucci and New Guards Group.

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Masakini Theatre Company produces and directs theatrical performances including shadow theatre, drama, and live performances for audiences in Malaysia. The company operates Studio Ramli Hassan in Kuala Lumpur, where it conducts actor training, workshops, and performances blending traditional and contemporary theatre forms.

1 investor

Masrawy is an Egyptian online news portal founded in 1999, covering politics, economy, sports, arts, and lifestyle along with services such as gold and currency prices, weather, prayer times, and match schedules. It is owned by the ONA press and media group and serves readers across Egypt and the wider Arab world and Middle East.

1 investor

Mass Appeal is a media company focused on hip-hop culture, producing content and products including new music releases in partnership with Sony Music, photography, and cultural events. It covers hip-hop culture through editorial, video, and branded collaborations.

1 investor

Massimo de Carlo is an art gallery that represents contemporary artists and organizes exhibitions in multiple locations including Hong Kong, London, Milano, and Paris.

1 investor

MASV provides fast, large-file transfer software for media and entertainment workflows, used by post-production, sports media, and enterprise teams to move and automate the movement of large files. It integrates with tools such as LucidLink, Iconik, and IBM Cloud and offers no-code workflow automation.

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Massive is a media company that publishes science journalism and longform content authored by a consortium of over 2,000 scientists across 150+ fields and 50+ countries. The company delivers research-backed news and opinion pieces on topics including climate and genetics to a subscriber audience.

1 investor

MatchTune scans social media, brand websites, e-commerce platforms, and influencer campaigns to detect unauthorized music usage, AI-generated content, and deepfake vocals, matching audio against a 114M+ track catalog and producing forensic reports. It serves corporations, law firms, music labels, artists, creative agencies, and music supervisors for music copyright compliance and rights enforcement.

1 investor

Matters is an open-source, censorship-resistant community platform for Chinese-language writing and discussion, where users publish essays, journals, and cultural criticism. The platform focuses on community governance, content moderation experiments, and combating spam and abusive content.

1 investor

A content site publishing Russian-language reviews and articles about biotechnology, focusing on engineered bacteria and enzymes for plastic degradation and recycling. It covers the opportunities and risks of using biological methods to complement mechanical recycling of polymers such as PET and polyurethanes.

1 investor

Mavin Global is an African entertainment company that operates a record label and provides services including artist management, content production, publishing, and marketing.

1 investor

Mawdoo3 is an Arabic-language content platform and publisher providing credible articles, specialized information, and AI-powered writing tools to Arabic speakers. The company operates advertising services and offers natural language processing APIs and writing assistance products for the Arabic language market.

1 investor

MBC GROUP is the leading media company in the Middle East and North Africa, operating over 13 free-to-air TV channels, 3 radio stations, a streaming platform (MBC SHAHID), and a production studio, serving audiences across the MENA region and globally.

1 investor

MCD Innovations manufactures custom-fitted roller shades and window coverings for RVs and motorhomes, featuring patented day-night and all-in-one designs. The company supplies both window treatment products and related accessories to the RV and recreational vehicle market.

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The site publishes blog-style articles covering topics such as socks and fashion alongside online gambling and sports betting in Australia. It does not clearly present a specific company, product, or service.

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MCI Group is a global agency collective offering strategic communications, digital marketing, and experiential events services. It serves associations, federations, brands, NGOs, and governments to build communities and help organizations navigate the relationship economy.

1 investor

mDhil was a social enterprise, founded in 2009, that created and distributed health information to Indian mobile users through SMS subscriptions, syndicated web content, and a large library of health and wellness videos on YouTube. It covered topics such as birth control, women's health, diabetes management, and yoga, serving audiences across India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.

1 investor

Mdundo is a music streaming platform focused on African music, offering songs, DJ mixes, playlists, and top charts across genres like Afrobeats, Gospel, Amapiano, and Bongo Flava. It serves listeners across African markets including Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, and Uganda.

1 investor

Media.net operates a global sell-side platform (SSP) that connects publishers, advertisers, and users, helping independent media owners monetize premium content across omnichannel environments. It builds curation and monetization tools for publishers and omnichannel optimization for advertisers and agencies, including in cookie-constrained settings.

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Media Frankfurt sells premium advertising placements at major German airports, marketing airport ad space to reach millions of passengers. It offers products such as SkyConnect for airport advertising campaigns in Germany.

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Media Matters is a progressive media watchdog organization that monitors and reports on conservative media outlets such as Fox News, with dedicated teams covering core progressive issues.

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MediaBrains provides B2B marketing tools including business directories, display advertising, content marketing, audience insight reports, and review generation for companies seeking to reach professional buyers. It operates a network of over 100 industry-focused sites and buyers' guides connecting business professionals with products and services.

1 investor

MediaKind develops cloud-native video technology and infrastructure for media and entertainment companies to deliver live and on-demand content across linear, OTT, and streaming platforms. The company serves global broadcasters, streaming services, and media partners.

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Medialivre is a Portuguese media group operating news and information platforms, a television channel (NOW), and radio stations for a general Portuguese audience. It produces news content and branded media programming across TV, radio, and digital outlets in Portugal.

1 investor