Startup Funding News

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Rounds
117
All time
Disclosed funding
$3.2B
84 disclosed amounts
Median round
$7M
Of disclosed amounts
117 rounds
Funding rounds
CompanyAmountRoundSectorCountryInvestorsAnnounced
Contents XBusiness services · JapanCompany profile

Contents X creates manga, animation and video for businesses and helps turn that content into sales and recruitment opportunities.

Contents X creates manga, animation and video for businesses and helps turn that content into sales and recruitment opportunities.

UndisclosedStrategic equity investmentUndisclosedMedia & gaming, Business servicesJapanInvestors
MOTMedia & gaming · JapanCompany profile

MOT manages manga creators and operates Kakikomi, an online school taught by working manga artists and editors.

MOT manages manga creators and operates Kakikomi, an online school taught by working manga artists and editors.

UndisclosedEquity financingUndisclosedMedia & gamingJapanInvestors
White CrowMedia & gaming · JapanCompany profile

White Crow designs, produces and operates drone light shows for municipalities, tourism events and corporate promotions.

White Crow designs, produces and operates drone light shows for municipalities, tourism events and corporate promotions.

UndisclosedFund investmentUndisclosedMedia & gamingJapanInvestors
Pop MintMedia & gaming · JapanCompany profile

An entertainment company creating digital and in-person experiences for fans of character-based intellectual property.

An entertainment company creating digital and in-person experiences for fans of character-based intellectual property.

¥50MPre-seedMedia & gamingJapanInvestors
WAKAMedia & gaming · JapanCompany profile

A game studio that develops, publishes and acquires Roblox games, including licensed anime and manga titles.

A game studio that develops, publishes and acquires Roblox games, including licensed anime and manga titles.

UndisclosedAdditional mixed financingUndisclosedMedia & gamingJapanInvestors
NKN MediaMedia & gaming · United Arab EmiratesCompany profile

NKN Media distributes media and television content and develops original entertainment formats, events and media partnerships.

NKN Media distributes media and television content and develops original entertainment formats, events and media partnerships.

AED 15MStrategic investmentUndisclosedMedia & gamingUnited Arab EmiratesInvestors
ANote MusicFintech · LuxembourgCompany profile

ANote Music gives rights holders an auction and trading venue for music royalty interests

ANote Music gives rights holders an auction and trading venue for music royalty interests

€2MFunding roundUndisclosedMedia & gaming, FintechLuxembourgInvestors
Alive AppConsumer · IndiaCompany profile

Alive App helps urban consumers discover and book curated leisure experiences, bringing activities from creators and local partners into one app.

Alive App helps urban consumers discover and book curated leisure experiences, bringing activities from creators and local partners into one app.

$1MSeedMedia & gaming, ConsumerIndiaInvestors
Circle GamesMedia & gaming · TurkeyCompany profile

Circle Games develops mobile puzzle games built around simple interactions, colorful boards and increasingly challenging levels.

Circle Games develops mobile puzzle games built around simple interactions, colorful boards and increasingly challenging levels.

$25MSeries AMedia & gamingTurkeyInvestors
TopdogMedia & gaming · United StatesCompany profile

Topdog develops multiplayer games in which adults compete against other players for cash.

Topdog develops multiplayer games in which adults compete against other players for cash.

$2.5MSeedMedia & gamingUnited StatesInvestors

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Ranked by rounds participated in · All time

  1. 1
    General Catalyst

    Melius, Status AI, Mission Control Games

    5rounds
    0led
  2. 2
    The Raine Group

    Topdog, Nex, Kohort

    4rounds
    0led
  3. 3
    Japan Finance Corporation

    HEARTBEATS, Inc., indent, Wunderbar Inc.

    3rounds
    0led
  4. 4
    Y Combinator (YC)

    Clueso, VideoGen, Status AI

    3rounds
    1led
  5. 5
    e2vc

    Circle Games, Mission Control Games, Pixel Flow

    3rounds
    0led

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