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Hero banner illustration for "Affinity Labs raises $2M to build apps with creators"

Media & EntertainmentOctober 14, 2026

Affinity Labs raises $2M to build apps with creators

London startup partners with content creators to co-found B2C software brands, backed by Fuel Ventures and Antler, with four apps already live.

Creator EconomyVenture Studio+2

Hero banner illustration for "Sonilo raises $11M to sync AI music to video frame-by-frame"

Media & EntertainmentOctober 9, 2026

Sonilo raises $11M to sync AI music to video frame-by-frame

TikTok veterans land B Capital-led seed for video-to-music AI platform that generates rights-cleared soundtracks synchronized to every cut and motion in footage.

Ai Music GenerationVideo Generation+2

Hero banner illustration for "Authors First raises $10M for AI book-to-screen platform"

Media & EntertainmentOctober 7, 2026

Authors First raises $10M for AI book-to-screen platform

NYC studio gives authors final-cut approval on adaptations using AI production tools, disrupting Hollywood's traditional model. First release: Conn Iggulden's Genghis epic.

AiContent Production+3

Hero banner illustration for "Melius raises $20M for AI agent creative workflow platform"

Media & EntertainmentOctober 7, 2026

Melius raises $20M for AI agent creative workflow platform

Ex-Ramp engineers secure $25M total funding for 'agents lab' that automates image, video, and audio production. The NYC startup hit 7-figure run rate in under three months.

Ai AgentsContent Production+2

Hero banner illustration for "Overlord Labs raises $7.3M for AI device battery chips"

Media & EntertainmentSeptember 26, 2026

Overlord Labs raises $7.3M for AI device battery chips

Silicon Valley fabless semiconductor startup's programmable battery management chip uses dual RISC-V processors and physics-based algorithms to extend runtime in smart glasses and edge AI devices.

Ai HardwareSemiconductor Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Topdog raises $2.5M to scale skill-based real money games"

Media & EntertainmentSeptember 24, 2026

Topdog raises $2.5M to scale skill-based real money games

New York startup closes seed round led by Boston Seed Capital with FanDuel co-founder and early DraftKings investor backing real-time multiplayer gaming platform live in 45 states.

Gaming TechSeed Funding+2

Hero banner illustration for "Visko raises $10M pre-seed to build real-time AI worlds"

Media & EntertainmentSeptember 14, 2026

Visko raises $10M pre-seed to build real-time AI worlds

The Sunnyvale startup's unusually large pre-seed round funds Orbis, a foundation model that generates hour-long 4K video in real time—five times the typical early-stage raise.

Video GenerationFoundation Models+3

Hero banner illustration for "HubX raises $75M to scale consumer app portfolio, hits unicorn"

Media & EntertainmentAugust 29, 2026

HubX raises $75M to scale consumer app portfolio, hits unicorn

Turkish app portfolio company reaches $1.2B valuation with Point72 backing. With 600M+ users across 40+ products, HubX will accelerate M&A and AI infrastructure.

UnicornMergers Acquisitions+3

Hero banner illustration for "Entity raises $5.8M to bring console games to browsers"

Media & EntertainmentAugust 25, 2026

Entity raises $5.8M to bring console games to browsers

Ex-DIGIT founders secure seed funding to eliminate game downloads with WebGPU-powered platform launching in 2027. Promises console-quality titles that load in seconds.

Gaming TechBrowser Technology+2

Hero banner illustration for "Élisa Interactive raises $900K for AI 3D world creation tools"

Media & EntertainmentAugust 22, 2026

Élisa Interactive raises $900K for AI 3D world creation tools

Montreal startup's multi-agent AI lets creators build 3D worlds through chat across Roblox, Unity, and Unreal as platform-native AI tools intensify competition.

Ai Game CreationMulti Agent Systems+3

Hero banner illustration for "Quantizr raises $5M seed to centralize music tour finances"

Media & EntertainmentAugust 20, 2026

Quantizr raises $5M seed to centralize music tour finances

Utah startup uses AI to extract financial data from tour contracts, helping artist managers and booking agents automate settlement workflows and capture more revenue.

Music TechAi Automation+3

Hero banner illustration for "Bunkerkids raises $1.3M for AI romance chat app WHIF"

Media & EntertainmentAugust 12, 2026

Bunkerkids raises $1.3M for AI romance chat app WHIF

Korean startup's AI companion platform reaches profitability in nine months with 217-minute daily sessions among paying users and 110% monthly payment growth.

Conversational AiKorea Tech+2

Hero banner illustration for "Bollywood Stars Back Ex-Paytm Insider COO's AI Music Startup at $3.75M"

Media & EntertainmentJuly 27, 2026

Bollywood Stars Back Ex-Paytm Insider COO's AI Music Startup at $3.75M

thumpN, founded by former Paytm Insider COO, raises pre-seed from Arijit Singh, Badshah, and Paytm's Vijay Shekhar Sharma to challenge BookMyShow with AI-powered event discovery.

Ai Music GenerationIndia Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "Cambridge's Worldmodeldata Raises £7M to Turn Gaming into AI Data"

Media & EntertainmentJuly 9, 2026

Cambridge's Worldmodeldata Raises £7M to Turn Gaming into AI Data

Cambridge startup emerges from stealth with £7M seed led by Iona Star Capital, licensing gameplay data for world models. Round closed December 2025, aims for 1M hours by year-end.

Gaming TechTraining Data+3

Hero banner illustration for "Ex-Apple Vision Pro, Luma AI Founders Raise $59M for AI Worlds"

Media & EntertainmentJuly 6, 2026

Ex-Apple Vision Pro, Luma AI Founders Raise $59M for AI Worlds

Reactor emerges from stealth with $59M led by Lightspeed to build real-time world models platform. Jeffrey Katzenberg joins as board observer.

World ModelsGenerative Ai+3

Hero banner illustration for "Reaper Actual Secures Funding as Bing Gordon Joins Rocky Launch"

Media & EntertainmentJune 21, 2026

Reaper Actual Secures Funding as Bing Gordon Joins Rocky Launch

EverQuest creator John Smedley's studio lands Decasonic-led round and gaming legend Bing Gordon on board—weeks before a troubled Steam debut with mostly negative reviews.

Gaming TechStartup Funding+2

Hero banner illustration for "Aippy Raises Tens of Millions at $250M Valuation for AI Game Creation"

Media & EntertainmentJune 6, 2026

Aippy Raises Tens of Millions at $250M Valuation for AI Game Creation

Voice-to-game platform backed by Glowill Capital hits 2M users with natural language creation tools, targeting Western expansion after HKEX-backed incubation.

Generative AiGaming Tech+3

Hero banner illustration for "OpenAI Bets $40M on Opal's Pivot From Webcams to AI Audio"

Media & EntertainmentJune 3, 2026

OpenAI Bets $40M on Opal's Pivot From Webcams to AI Audio

The webcam startup raised a Series B led by OpenAI, rebranded to Opal Electronics, and is building AI-powered audio devices in partnership with major AI labs.

Ai HardwareVoice Ai+3

Hero banner illustration for "Sekai Raises $20M to Turn Software Creation Into Social Media"

Media & EntertainmentJune 2, 2026

Sekai Raises $20M to Turn Software Creation Into Social Media

Khosla and Connect Ventures co-lead round for startup enabling anyone to create, remix, and share mini-apps. 15M+ apps created, with users spending 1+ hour daily.

No Code ToolsCreator Economy+3

Hero banner illustration for "Olyzon Raises $10M Series A for AI-Native CTV Ad Platform"

Media & EntertainmentMay 28, 2026

Olyzon Raises $10M Series A for AI-Native CTV Ad Platform

Sir Martin Sorrell's S4S Ventures leads round for Paris-based adtech startup building 'agentic' decisioning layer for fragmented streaming TV market. Clients include WPP, Publicis, Mastercard.

Ad TechAi Agents+3

Hero banner illustration for "Meta Fashion Raises $400K to Bridge Roblox Fashion and Real-World Sales"

Media & EntertainmentMay 22, 2026

Meta Fashion Raises $400K to Bridge Roblox Fashion and Real-World Sales

Teen-founded startup converts virtual Roblox fashion into physical purchases via India manufacturing, securing pre-seed from Lumikai after 2.5M+ digital items sold.

Gaming TechFashion+3

Hero banner illustration for "Mythik Raises $5M to Build 'Disney from the East' with AI and Mythology"

Media & EntertainmentMay 21, 2026

Mythik Raises $5M to Build 'Disney from the East' with AI and Mythology

Entertainment startup secures $5M at $50M+ valuation to modernize Eastern stories for 3.5B global audience using AI-powered production and virtual production tech.

AiGenerative Ai+3

Hero banner illustration for "Clouted Raises $7M to Automate Viral Video Distribution for Brands"

Media & EntertainmentMay 21, 2026

Clouted Raises $7M to Automate Viral Video Distribution for Brands

LA-based startup's AI platform generates 200M+ monthly views for entertainment clients like Riot Games and Lionsgate, backed by Slow Ventures and Peak XV's Surge.

AiVideo Marketing+3

Hero banner illustration for "Coupang Backs Inedit's $6.3M Series A for Creator Marketing Platform"

Media & EntertainmentApril 26, 2026

Coupang Backs Inedit's $6.3M Series A for Creator Marketing Platform

Korean creator economy platform secures funding from Coupang and DNX Ventures to expand its Brandazine marketplace connecting 9,000 creators with major brands.

Creator EconomyMarketing Tech+2

Hero banner illustration for "ComfyUI Raises $30M at $500M Valuation for Open-Source AI Studio"

Media & EntertainmentApril 25, 2026

ComfyUI Raises $30M at $500M Valuation for Open-Source AI Studio

The node-based AI creative platform backed by Craft Ventures now serves 4M+ users, powering everything from Super Bowl commercials to enterprise creative workflows.

Generative AiOpen Source+3

Hero banner illustration for "Bluesky Raises $100M Series B Amid Leadership Shakeup, Scaling Battle"

Media & EntertainmentMarch 23, 2026

Bluesky Raises $100M Series B Amid Leadership Shakeup, Scaling Battle

The decentralized social network reportedly secured major funding as founder Jay Graber steps down to CIO role. But investor details remain murky amid rapid 42M user growth.

Social MediaStartup Funding+2

Hero banner illustration for "Kled AI Raises $5.5M to License Hollywood Content for AI Training"

Media & EntertainmentMarch 12, 2026

Kled AI Raises $5.5M to License Hollywood Content for AI Training

The data marketplace connects entertainment rightsholders with AI labs hungry for training data, backed by Sebastian Thrun, Diplo, and LVMH's Aglaé Ventures.

Training DataAi+2

Hero banner illustration for "Antihero Studios Raises $4.5M Seed Led by a16z for Mobile Shooter"

Media & EntertainmentMarch 5, 2026

Antihero Studios Raises $4.5M Seed Led by a16z for Mobile Shooter

Studio founded by Clash Royale and Brawl Stars veterans raises seed funding to bring extraction shooter gameplay to mobile, with 70k+ players already testing MISFITZ.

Mobile GamingGaming Tech+2

Hero banner illustration for "Nero Lands Seed Round from Crush Ventures for Creator Livestreams"

Media & EntertainmentMarch 2, 2026

Nero Lands Seed Round from Crush Ventures for Creator Livestreams

Music livestreaming platform Nero raises seed funding led by Andrew Kahn of Crush Ventures, betting on participatory content as creators seek new monetization paths.

Creator EconomyStreaming Media+2

Hero banner illustration for "Paramount Wins $110B Warner Bros. Deal as Netflix Exits Bidding War"

Media & EntertainmentFebruary 28, 2026

Paramount Wins $110B Warner Bros. Deal as Netflix Exits Bidding War

Paramount secured Warner Bros. Discovery with $47B equity from Ellison and $54B debt, while Netflix cited financial discipline in walking away from the mega-merger.

Mergers AcquisitionsStreaming Media+1

Hero banner illustration for "Ariel's Project Level Raises $250M for Women's Sports Investment"

Media & EntertainmentFebruary 28, 2026

Ariel's Project Level Raises $250M for Women's Sports Investment

Chicago asset manager closes quarter-billion fund to invest in women's pro teams and leagues, marking one of the largest dedicated capital pools in women's sports.

Womens SportsVenture Capital+2

Hero banner illustration for "Ariel Investments Closes $250M Fund for Women's Sports"

Media & EntertainmentFebruary 27, 2026

Ariel Investments Closes $250M Fund for Women's Sports

Mellody Hobson's Project Level matches largest women's sports fund with first close. Early bets on Denver Summit FC and LOVB signal institutional shift.

Womens SportsVenture Capital+2

Hero banner illustration for "Fei-Fei Li's World Labs Lands $1B for Spatial Intelligence AI"

Media & EntertainmentFebruary 23, 2026

Fei-Fei Li's World Labs Lands $1B for Spatial Intelligence AI

Stanford AI pioneer raises mega-round led by Autodesk to build 'world models' that generate interactive 3D environments for gaming, design, and robotics. Marks major bet on next AI frontier.

Artificial IntelligenceComputer Vision+3

Hero banner illustration for "XPANCEO Raises $40M Seed for AI-Powered Smart Contact Lenses"

Media & EntertainmentFebruary 23, 2026

XPANCEO Raises $40M Seed for AI-Powered Smart Contact Lenses

A Dubai deep-tech company just raised $40 million to merge advanced prototype capabilities into a single smart lens. Whether it can avoid the fate of earlier pioneers remains an open question.

Augmented RealityAi Hardware+3

Hero banner illustration for "ElevenLabs Raises $500M at $11B Valuation, Cementing Voice AI Dominance"

Media & EntertainmentFebruary 5, 2026

ElevenLabs Raises $500M at $11B Valuation, Cementing Voice AI Dominance

Sequoia leads Europe's largest AI funding round this year as voice tech startup triples valuation to $11B in 12 months, reaching $330M ARR with enterprise agents and celebrity voice marketplace.

Voice AiArtificial Intelligence+3

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Affinity Labs raises $2M to build apps with creators

Sonilo raises $11M to sync AI music to video frame-by-frame

Sonilo raises $11M to sync AI music to video frame-by-frame

Authors First raises $10M for AI book-to-screen platform

Authors First raises $10M for AI book-to-screen platform

Melius raises $20M for AI agent creative workflow platform

Melius raises $20M for AI agent creative workflow platform

Overlord Labs raises $7.3M for AI device battery chips

Overlord Labs raises $7.3M for AI device battery chips

Topdog raises $2.5M to scale skill-based real money games

Topdog raises $2.5M to scale skill-based real money games

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