Media & Entertainment Startups

IKIN develops technology products spanning holographic displays, augmented reality, 5G, and IoT. The company positions itself around emerging consumer and immersive technology.

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Impello Films is an independent film company that develops and produces films and television shows for worldwide distribution.

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Indagare is a membership-based luxury travel agency and media company offering curated destination guides, newsletters, and bespoke trip planning, along with small-group immersive trips. It serves travelers seeking high-touch, personalized travel services and vetted, first-hand recommendations.

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IndieFlix is a streaming service offering a library of independent, award-winning short and feature films from around the world. It distributes content via its own on-demand subscription as well as through Plex, Amazon Prime Video, and local library access.

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Influence Studios operates a photo and video rental studio in San Diego with 12 pre-lit, pre-styled sets replicating home rooms, plus a product table and cyc wall for e-commerce shoots. It serves content creators, photographers, and video producers needing turnkey production spaces.

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Jage Media is a B2B company that produces trade events and content for emerging consumer packaged goods industries, with a focus on cannabis and hemp-derived beverages. Its events, such as MJ Unpacked and the Hemp Beverage Expo, connect licensed brands, retailers, and investors to drive commerce and access to capital.

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Jans is a multi-location outdoor specialty retailer offering equipment and expertise in skiing, mountain biking, road biking, fly fishing, snowshoeing, and climbing. The company serves outdoor enthusiasts and athletes through physical stores and e-commerce, leveraging staff expertise and partnerships with manufacturers.

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Creatd is a public holding company that combines technology with strategic investments, including an incubation arm that uses first-party data to develop content and media productions aimed at targeted audiences.

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Jones AD Agency is a full-service advertising and marketing agency offering strategic planning, social media marketing, PR, television/radio and multimedia campaigns, graphic design, website development, SEO/SEM, podcast management, and event planning. It serves both large corporations and small businesses.

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A creative production house that specializes in events, video, design, and web services. The company serves clients seeking custom production and creative services.

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JumpButton Studio is a game studio that develops original games, animations, and physical events, with a focus on inclusive representation for underrepresented creators and audiences. It also works to connect gaming and animation communities to career opportunities in the industry.

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Kahuna provides advance funding to independent musicians based on analysis of their streaming data and predicted royalty earnings, allowing artists to monetize future revenue without surrendering ownership or equity.

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Kalamata's Kitchen is a children's food-focused brand built around the character Kalamata, a young "Food Adventurer," and her stuffed alligator Al Dente, created to encourage kids to explore diverse foods and new experiences. It produces character-driven content and products and supports food-related charitable causes.

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Kandoo Films is a Los Angeles-based production company that creates independent feature films, documentaries, and promotional and digital content for television and film, with a focus on emerging and diverse filmmakers. It also operates a distribution arm, Kandoo Releasing, and finances a slate of low-budget features.

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The site publishes affiliate-style guides and reviews of offshore online sports betting platforms aimed at players in Malaysia, covering bonuses, payment methods, betting markets, and the legal context. It ranks and compares bookmakers such as BK8, We88, and 12Play for a Malaysian audience.

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Kartoon Studios is a children's and family entertainment company that produces and distributes animated content through multiple platforms including streaming services, linear television, and AVOD/SVOD channels. The company operates Mainframe Studios, one of North America's largest animation producers, and owns the Kartoon Channel!, a leading kids' streaming app.

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Kaufmann Mercantile is an affiliate review site for real-money online casinos aimed at U.S. players, with a particular focus on $1-minimum-deposit casinos. It publishes hands-on casino reviews, bonus-term breakdowns, and banking comparisons covering payout speed, mobile performance, and responsible gambling tools.

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The Business of Wellness hosts invitation-only events and conversations featuring speakers and authors on wellness, health, and technology topics. It curates talks such as a session with author Nir Eyal on managing attention and technology.

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KlowdTV is a streaming service offering free live TV channels, including news, sports, and movies, accessible across smartphones, tablets, laptops, and smart TVs. It regularly adds new channels for viewers.

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L'Officiel USA is a fashion and lifestyle publication covering fashion weeks, designers, style trends, and shopping guides. It produces editorial content on topics such as Scandinavian fashion, boutiques, and seasonal trends.

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LBRY is a web 3.0 content network that lets people access and share media from creators, positioning users as participants rather than products. Its most popular application is Odysee, and content is also available through LBRY Desktop and other clients.

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Live Bash operates live-entertainment venues in Chicago and Los Angeles equipped for concerts, comedy, recordings, and events, with professional lighting, audio, and broadcast-ready production. It also provides ticketing, custom livestreaming, and private event rentals for corporate events, private parties, and brand activations.

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Locunity monitors local government meetings — city councils, planning commissions, and boards — producing detailed reports, agenda previews, keyword tracking, and customized briefings, and can generate content from that data. It serves businesses, newsrooms, nonprofits, and governments working across multiple jurisdictions.

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Lunacy Productions is an independent film production company that produces and distributes movies available on digital and on-demand platforms. It also offers education on indie film financing through a class taught by producer Stu Pollard.

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