Marcus Richards
The Entertainment and Media industry is continually brimming with young, vibrant, and innovative startups, all raring to leave an indelible mark in the field. Los Angeles, known as the hub of the U.S. film and television industry, is home to plenty of such startups. This article focuses on startups operating in the Media and Entertainment industry that were founded in 2020 or later, and are headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
We start with The SpringHill Company, a media conglomerate founded by well-known personalities, LeBron James and Maverick Carter. The SpringHill Company combines different branches of the media industry, including SpringHill Entertainment, Uninterrupted, and The Robot Company.
The SpringHill Company
Founded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter, The SpringHill Company is a media conglomerate that consists of SpringHill Entertainment, Uninterrupted, and The Robot Company, serving as a powerful platform for diverse creators.
Moving onto the Content and Digital Media facet, we have That’s No Moon, a content creation company providing products and services for the entertainment industry.
That’s No Moon
That’s No Moon is well reputed for its innovative content creation strategies. The founders, Michael Mumbauer, Nick Kononelos, Taylor Kurosaki, Tina Kowalewski bring significant experience to the company’s operations.
We now enter the realm of Gaming and Cryptocurrency withFreshCut which is a web3 gaming community and content ecosystem built for creators and fans.
FreshCut
FreshCut, founded by Ben Stueck, Ernie Le, and James Kuk, provides an innovative platform for gamers and content creators. It combines short-form gaming videos and a community token (FreshCut Diamonds) to redefine creator-fan engagement.
Let’s delve into the world of sports with Gaming Society, a gamification company that provides content around sports, entertainment, and culture.
Gaming Society
Gaming Society founded by Jaymee Messler, is making strides in the world of sports with its unique gamification offerings. The startup aims to provide immersive content around sports and culture.
In the marketing arena, we have Thumzup Media that democratizes social media branding.
Thumzup Media
Thumzup Media, founded by Robert Steele, utilizes its Thumzup platform to allow individuals to earn cash for posting about participating advertisers on major social platforms.
Moving onto the field of video streaming we have Struum, a platform that provides viewers access to thousands of shows and movies with one subscription.
Struum
Struum founded by Eugene Liew, Lauren DeVillier, Paul Pastor, and Thomas Wadsworth, offers access to a variety of programming such as documentaries, indie films, lifestyle series, classic films etc., from over 60+ services with one subscription.
Talking about original content creation, we have FAST Studios which operate original linear channels to support the new generation of TV.
FAST Studios
FAST Studios is an investment firm focusing on developing original linear channels. They work on transforming the traditional systems of TV into more advanced, digitally appropriate models.
With advancements in technology, we cannot ignore the field of Blockchain. Thus, we have HOLLYFY developing an all-in-one collaboration platform using Blockchain technology.
HOLLYFY
HOLLYFY founded by Aju Thomas and Erik Norgaard, is an all-in-one collaboration platform for advertisers and entertainment content creators. This platform enables easy sourcing of collaborators, negotiating terms, managing tasks, transferring funds, and much more.
In the domain of video games, we have Incredible Dream Studios, which promise to bring vibrant and innovative video game experiences.
Incredible Dream Studios
Incredible Dream Studios was founded by Jamie Seltzer and Jane Hoffacker. The company aims to revolutionize the gaming industry with its innovative designs and technology.
Moving on to the audio industry, we have Sonoro that is impacting the podcast industry in the United States.
Sonoro
Sonoro was founded by Camila Victoriano, Gerónimo Ávila and Joshua Weinstein. They focus on creating podcast content that appeals to the ever-growing podcast audience in the United States.
Lastly, in the back-office of the entertainment industry, we have Encore revolutionizing the way talent and their teams do business.
Encore
Encore, founded by Dennis Stevens, Oliver Chubb, and Ryan Kravontka, serve as the entertainment’s newest back-office. They aim to change the way talent and their teams do business.
Each of these startups brings a unique flavor to the Media and Entertainment industry. Despite the challenges and fierce competition in the sector, these startup companies have shown tremendous potential and promise in their respective fields.
