Media & Entertainment Startups

Zavu offers developers a single API for sending customer messages across multiple channels, with routing logic that determines which channel to use for a given message. It is built for engineering teams that would otherwise integrate separate messaging providers individually.

1 investor

Zebracat is an AI platform that automatically generates fully edited videos — including script, visuals, voiceover, AI avatars, and captions — from text or audio input. It targets creators, marketers, and businesses making social media videos, ads, and explainer content without professional editors.

1 investor

Zed builds and operates its own consumer apps and experiences along with the engine that powers them, reaching over 100 million people a month across 170+ countries. The company serves a global consumer audience spanning the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia.

1 investor

Zeemi, based in Indonesia, operates a live video streaming service available on mobile and desktop. Users broadcast performances and personal content to viewers, and the platform includes community forums where audiences and streamers interact.

1 investor

Zelf is a video-first AI platform that scans and analyzes short-form videos on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram Reels to extract consumer sentiment, drivers, personas, and competitive benchmarks in real time. It serves brands and market researchers looking to search social video, track share of voice versus competitors, and discover creators.

1 investor

Zenedy was a web service for showcasing information about obscure topics gathered from around the web. The company is now inactive.

1 investor

Zenimals creates screen-free, tactile meditation companions for children designed to help them manage anxiety and find calm before sleep. The company sells physical plush toys paired with guided meditations and operates a model where it donates companions to children in hospitals and other institutional settings for every purchase made.

1 investor

Zero2Hero is a Slovak online media publication that publishes interviews and stories about entrepreneurs, startups, lifestyle figures, and non-profits. It focuses on business journeys and founder stories primarily within the Slovak market.

1 investor

IndianStartupTimes is a news and media platform publishing articles, insights, and stories about the Indian startup ecosystem. It targets entrepreneurs, investors, and enthusiasts following India's startup landscape.

1 investor

Zerply is a platform that celebrates visual effects and animation creators, serving the creative industry by promoting artists and their work. The company operates as a fully remote organization with a global presence.

1 investor

The site publishes Chinese-language news and commentary on biomedical research, covering topics such as National Natural Science Foundation of China grant programs, academic misconduct cases, journal retractions, and summaries of recent studies in genetics and oncology. It appears to function as a content/media outlet for the scientific research community.

1 investor

A Substack newsletter sharing content about books, life, and stories.

1 investor

Zien is a platform for collecting contemporary art as "Expanded NFTs" — ERC-721 tokens that can be redeemed on-chain for unique physical artworks. It focuses on discovering and collecting work by media-agnostic artists.

1 investor

ZIGExN is a Japanese internet company that operates online matching platforms and media services connecting users and businesses across sectors such as recruitment, housing, and other life-event markets.

1 investor

Ziibra is a home decor content site offering renter-friendly, budget-conscious decorating guides for people setting up small or temporary spaces like first apartments, rentals, studios, and dorm rooms. It publishes no-drill, no-paint styling ideas, room-by-room guides, and shop-the-look recommendations, funded through disclosed affiliate links.

1 investor

A website that publishes gaming-related articles and guides, such as build and strategy content for video games.

1 investor

Zinio operates a digital newsstand offering subscriptions to more than 10,000 magazines and publications that can be read across devices and downloaded for offline reading. It serves consumers seeking digital access to periodicals in the media and publishing space.

1 investor

Zipmex publishes articles and guides about cryptocurrency, covering topics such as price forecasts, NFT marketplaces, crypto security, and investment trends. The site functions primarily as a crypto content and education resource.

1 investor

Affiliate comparison site that reviews and ranks online casinos for Finnish players, covering bonuses, payment methods, licenses and payout speeds. Content is written in Finnish and targeted at the Finnish gambling market.

1 investor

Zoaring is a communication and learning design agency that helps organizations simplify and visualize complex technical processes, regulations, and internal topics through custom learning experiences, e-learning courses, and communication strategies. The company serves clients across energy, public administration, healthcare, technology, and education sectors.

1 investor

Zoolife offers live-streaming video from zoos and wildlife habitats, letting viewers watch and comment on animals such as giraffes, lions, bears, and dolphins in real time. The platform connects online audiences with wildlife conservation facilities through interactive daily broadcasts.

1 investor

Urban Dictionary is a crowdsourced online dictionary where users submit and browse definitions for slang words and phrases.

1 investor

Zoomforth is a cloud-based, no-code platform for building branded, trackable, secure microsites used for sales proposals, account-based marketing campaigns, client portals, recruiting and internal communications. It targets enterprise sales, marketing and customer success teams and includes visitor analytics, custom branding, accessibility and translation features.

1 investor

A Chinese-language site promoting live sports streaming, offering HD football and NBA broadcasts with professional commentary across mobile, tablet, computer, and TV. It emphasizes high-definition picture quality, multiple streaming routes, and real-time expert commentary.

1 investor