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52 companies · 34 active · 40% AI · most in W22 (7)

Companies tagged Entertainment

52 of 52 companies

CompanyProgram
FamiliarMovies in Every Language. Better than Humans.ActiveAI, DevtoolsYCS26
GrocaloAI brain for creators that runs their social contentActiveAIYCS26
KoyalAgentic AI Filmmaking PlatformActiveAIYCF25
MixyMake mashups without knowing how to DJActiveAIYCF25
SwerveChat with AI CharactersActiveAIYCW25
CreativeModeLovable for Minecraft modsActiveAIYCS24
DreamRPTech and platforms for human creators and the entertainment industryActiveAIYCS24
CrowdVoltThe integration layer for live events infrastructureActiveDevtoolsYCW24
EggnogFun with AI videoActiveAIYCW24
HeartByteGenAI Interactive story. Creator write fictions 10x faster.ActiveAIYCW24
SagalandAI entertainment platformActiveAIYCW24
GladeBuild games at the speed of thoughtActiveAIYCS23
Kino AIKino is an AI media manager and video editor for humans and agents.ActiveAIYCS23
ShortbreadRead romance comics.ActiveAIYCW23
StoryboarderTool and platform to create and sell webcomicsActiveAIYCW23
HypeTrade memecoinsActiveOtherYCS22
ArgoA social streaming platform powered by creators and fansActiveDevtoolsYCW22
CinapseThe Operating System of HollywoodActiveOtherYCW22
DuriooStreaming Platform for Muslim ChildrenActiveOtherYCW22
FinnixFinancial technology solutions for Indonesian creative businessesActiveOtherYCW22
HousewarmingShare casual moments with the people you care aboutActiveAIYCW22
Omoi (formerly Azuki)Japanese comic subscription serviceActiveOtherYCW22
The AnklerSubscription entertainment newsActiveOtherYCW22
BlackOakTVA video subscription platform serving black viewers and creators.InactiveOtherYCS21
RedbeanMake games and stories with AIActiveAIYCS21
Gigs LiveVideo publishing and monetization platform for creators and artistsInactiveOtherYCW21
HellosaurusInteractive video platform for kidsAcquiredOtherYCS20
Hyper OnlineSocial avatar platform for VTubersInactiveAIYCS20
JemiJemi helps people build beautiful websites and stores.AcquiredOtherYCS20
TappityWorld's largest library of interactive lessons for kidsActiveOtherYCS20
Together Video ChatInteractive video chat made for kids and familiesAcquiredOtherYCS20
EternalOwn the best moments in streamingAcquiredOtherYCW20
Karat FinancialBetter financial services for creatorsActiveOtherYCW20
Mini ExhibitionsVirtual events for remote teamsInactiveOtherYCW20
StartPlaying.GamesBuilding Communities Through PlayActiveOtherYCW20
FigmentsBuilding worlds at technological inflection pointsInactiveAIYCS19
MoFENext generation Disney.InactiveOtherYCS19
DreamCraft Entertainment, Inc.Platform that allows anyone to create and monetize video games.ActiveDevtoolsYCS18
FameGameLive and interactive TV shows for mobile - starting with American…InactiveOtherYCS18
IxoraWe create the digital outdoor environment for a movie.InactiveOtherYCS18
SwipehouseMeet other creators. Get daily matches. Find brand deals.AcquiredOtherYCW18
Weekend (fmr. Volley)AI games and entertainment on TVActiveAIYCW18
D-IDEnable creators and developers to generate realistic AI personasActiveAIYCS17
GoosebumpFind the best electronic music events in a single message.InactiveOtherYCS17
Mirror AIApp that turns selfie photos into thousand emoji that look like you…ActiveAIYCW17
SkyLightsPremium immersive cinematic VR entertainment for captive audiencesInactiveOtherYCS16
GigwellBuilding the Operating System for the Concert & Live Events Industry.ActiveOtherYCW16
UnnyhogVideo game development company.We are creating unique and…InactiveOtherYCW16
The Ticket FairyRevenue generation for live eventsActiveOtherYC +1S15
ClassDojoCommunication app for K-8 teachers, kids, and familiesActiveOtherYCS12
HipsetThe best way for artists to release new music and videos.InactiveOtherYCS12
Humble BundlePay what you want for awesome games and other content while giving to…AcquiredOtherYCW11

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Nearby spaces: Consumer 12, Media 8, Gaming 7, Generative AI 6, Creator Economy 6, Video 5, Social 5, Music 5, Marketplace 5, Education 4

Sources: each program's public company list, read twice a week. Not affiliated with Y Combinator or any other program. Logos via logo.dev; trademarks belong to their owners.

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