Media & Entertainment Startups

User Friendly Media runs advertising products including geotargeted mobile banner ads served inside mobile apps and online and print local business directories. It operates one of the largest independent yellow pages directories in the United States.

1 investor

US Magazine is a celebrity news and entertainment publication that has delivered pop culture coverage since 1977 through print, digital, and social platforms, reaching over 40 million consumers monthly with exclusive interviews, original content, and insider access to entertainment industry figures.

1 investor

USS Networks is a creative company focused on contemporary lifestyle and youth culture, producing live events, media content, and community-building initiatives. It offers creative and branding solutions that connect youth audiences with brands and emerging cultural trends.

1 investor

The USTA (United States Tennis Association) is the national governing body for tennis in the United States, offering programs, events, tournaments, and coaching resources for players, coaches, and parents across youth, college, and adult levels. It provides digital tools for managing tennis programs and registrations, player rankings and scouting, athlete safety programs, and organizes competitions including the US Open.

1 investor

Utah Humanities is a non-profit organization that strengthens communities through public humanities programs and partnerships focused on literature, heritage, education, and civic dialogue. The organization serves communities across Utah, emphasizing mutual respect, diverse perspectives, and understanding of the human experience.

1 investor

Utsav is a religion-tech platform that lets Hindu devotees book authentic pujas and rituals performed by qualified pandits at temples across India, watch them live, and receive consecrated prasad delivered to their doorstep. It also provides temples and pandits with digital tools to reach devotees and generate revenue, serving worshippers in India and abroad.

1 investor

UUUM is a Japanese multi-channel network (MCN) and influencer management company that supports creators and runs influencer marketing campaigns, promotion, and content production for brands and advertisers. It also operates related businesses including branded merchandise/P2C development, event creation, SNS account management, game development, and regional-revitalization initiatives.

1 investor

Vadoo AI is a platform that generates videos and images from text, scripts, or prompts using multiple AI models. It targets creators, marketers, and businesses, supporting content such as explainer videos, short-form social clips, product demos, and long-form to short-form repurposing, along with captions, voiceovers, and translations.

1 investor

Valica provides digital marketing and innovative strategies for tourism and food businesses, helping companies promote their offerings and territorial assets effectively.

1 investor

ValkaAI builds synthetic video for sports and media, generating full matches, live commentary, and lifelike AI personas that are personalized to each user in real time. The company positions its technology as AI-native entertainment for games, media, and interactive experiences.

1 investor

Vamana AI is developing AI-native video infrastructure. The site is a pre-launch placeholder with limited details.

1 investor

VamTam creates premium WordPress themes designed for specific industries, with 5-star support and over 100,000 clients globally. The company specializes in niche theme design built on industry research, serving small to mid-sized businesses.

1 investor

An affiliate/review site that ranks and compares online casinos available in Portugal, evaluating operators on withdrawal speed, SRIJ licensing, bonus terms, payment methods, and mobile experience. It provides guides, payment method comparisons, and player reviews to help users choose casinos for real-money play.

1 investor

Vatis develops a speech recognition engine for audio transcription with higher accuracy than competing systems at lower cost. The company serves media, podcasting, and broadcast organizations requiring transcription services.

1 investor

Vault is a career research and rankings platform that provides company and employer rankings, internship listings, career guides, and professional advice. It serves job seekers, students, and graduate school candidates, and offers virtual career fairs connecting candidates with employers and schools.

1 investor

Vault Comics is a publisher of comic books and graphic novels spanning fantasy, horror, and sci-fi genres, selling single issues, collected volumes, and variant covers directly to readers through its online store. Its catalog includes titles such as Barbaric, Money Shot, and Heathen.

1 investor

The site streams live cockfighting matches ("đá gà") from arenas in Thomo, Cambodia and Sabong, Philippines to viewers in Vietnam and Asia, offering scheduled daily broadcasts with Vietnamese commentary and replays. It presents match schedules and related news for an audience following cockfighting events online.

1 investor

VaynerX is a communications holding company operating a collective of editorial, influencer, social, experiential, and creative agencies. It helps brands build cultural relevance through media and marketing services.

1 investor

Vbout offers marketing automation software that consolidates email campaigns, social media management, landing pages and reporting into a single dashboard. It also provides lead intelligence and automated content sequences that marketing teams use to move website visitors through a sales funnel.

1 investor

VdoCipher is a video streaming platform that delivers protected content globally with DRM encryption, watermarking, and access controls. The platform serves content creators, educators, and media companies who need to prevent piracy and unauthorized sharing while maintaining reliable playback across devices.

1 investor

Vector Media connects brands with customers through outdoor media placements and advertising solutions. The company positions itself as an innovator in outdoor media, operating as a partnership-driven organization.

1 investor

Veena is an AI-powered music production platform that uses agents to compose, produce, and mix songs. It serves musicians and creators who want to collaborate on music production with AI assistance.

1 investor

Veeplay develops ad formats and playback technologies for video platforms to increase advertising revenue. The company serves video-driven businesses seeking to monetize content while maintaining audience experience.

1 investor

Veeps is a streaming platform for livestreamed and on-demand concerts, music performances, comedy, and related entertainment, offered to viewers through a monthly subscription. It carries content spanning genres such as rock, metal, pop, indie, hip-hop, and country, along with original series and recorded live events.

1 investor