Media & Entertainment Startups

Weezevent provides point-of-sale and cash register solutions for event organizers, supporting multiple payment methods including cashless and cash, along with real-time stock tracking and configurable sales points. Its tools are aimed at both occasional and recurring event businesses.

1 investor

Welect operates a "Choice Driven Advertising" platform where users voluntarily select which video ad campaign is relevant to them, offering advertisers and publishers a cookieless, consent-based alternative for reaching audiences. Integrated with premium publishers, it serves brands and media agencies and reports reach of over 40 million unique users per month.

1 investor

Well+Good is a digital media platform that publishes science-backed health and wellness content for mainstream audiences. The brand produces editorial content, podcasts, and branded partnerships across fitness, nutrition, mental health, and lifestyle topics.

1 investor

Personal website and blog of Ben Werdmuller, who publishes writing on technology, democracy, and society, including topics like AI, data ownership, journalism, and community platforms in news. The site is independently published and reader-supported.

1 investor

闪萌 (Weshine) creates original emoji/sticker IP characters and provides an emoji sticker API and licensing services for businesses. It operates products including mini-programs, official accounts, and the KK keyboard, offering custom sticker services and content matrices for creators.

1 investor

West Academic publishes and sells law school textbooks, casebooks, and digital study aids for law students and legal professionals. The company offers both print and digital learning resources, including interactive study platforms and practice materials.

1 investor

Westbrook is an entertainment production company that creates scripted television series, feature films, and documentary content for multiple platforms. The company produces story-driven premium entertainment aimed at connecting and inspiring global audiences.

1 investor

Western Force is a professional rugby union club that competes in Super Rugby Pacific and Super Rugby Women's, offering memberships, match fixtures, news, and an academy program. Based in Perth, Western Australia, it also runs pathways, corporate hospitality, and community programs for fans and aspiring players.

1 investor

WeTrack provided project management, sustainability, and incident tracking software for major events and venues, helping organizers plan and deliver operations. Acquired by Momentus Technologies in 2023.

1 investor

We Trade Local is a media and knowledge-sharing platform that publishes articles, tutorials, and analysis on cybersecurity, AI, and hardware infrastructure. It targets developers and professionals building digital and web technologies.

1 investor

WFAA is a news broadcaster and media company serving North Texas that produces original content, programming, and advertising solutions across broadcast and digital platforms. Owned by TEGNA Inc., it has operated for nearly 70 years and is known for pioneering news coverage and innovation in broadcasting.

1 investor

A newsletter covering trends, insights, and happenings in health tech and innovation for over 10,000 subscribers.

1 investor

Whatbox is a creative consultancy run by Johan, a generalist specialist offering design, conceptual direction, and creative strategy services. The agency works with brands across advertising, branding, and digital media.

1 investor

Valossa is a University of Oulu spin-off that develops video content recognition technology enabling deep search and discovery of video files through pattern recognition and text analysis. The whatismymovie.com platform demonstrates the company's capability to analyze and make searchable metadata from movie and video content.

1 investor

Motivate Media Group is a multi-platform content producer operating across the GCC and MENA region with magazines, digital platforms, video production, and events. The company serves regional audiences through diverse content channels including publications, books, exhibitions, and advertising platforms.

1 investor

Wheelhouse creates and scales intellectual property and media content including television shows, films, and branded content for audiences and entertainment platforms like Netflix and A&E. The company also manages talent representation and makes direct investments in entertainment and lifestyle companies.

1 investor

Whetstone is a media company and magazine focused on food origins and culture, operating since 2016. The publication explores food as a lens for understanding humans, societies, and global perspectives through work by creatives across diverse geographies.

1 investor

Whisper is an underground music label that signs and develops emerging musical artists. It operates as a collective focused on growing talent and producing music.

1 investor

Whiteboard is a digital agency that helps organizations build brands and digital experiences through strategy, design, and development across three specialized studios: Digital Branding, Digital Platforms, and Digital Activation. The firm works with startups and established organizations seeking digital transformation, focusing on clients with mission-driven or impact-oriented objectives.

1 investor

Vancouver Whitecaps FC is a professional Major League Soccer club that plays matches at BC Place, offering ticketing and match broadcasts to fans. The team competes in tournaments such as the Leagues Cup.

1 investor

Who What Wear is a digital media outlet covering fashion and beauty trends, celebrity style, and shopping recommendations for a global audience of approximately 24 million monthly readers. The publication operates under Future PLC, a specialist media platform with over 220 brands spanning fashion, beauty, technology, and entertainment.

1 investor

WholeFoods Magazine is a business-to-business media company focused on the natural products industry, publishing print and digital content including a monthly magazine, podcasts, and videos covering product categories, industry news, and market research.

1 investor

Whyd is a content publisher that produces informative articles on international topics, including greeting messages and lifestyle content.

1 investor

WhyNot Media is a South Korean content studio producing web dramas, entertainment shows, and animation for digital and OTT platforms, with over 6.7 million subscribers and more than 147 content IP series. It also runs brand collaboration advertising and global co-production businesses.

1 investor