Media directory
The Best Media Startups in Europe
Media covers the companies that distribute and monetize content at scale, from music and video streaming to podcasts, the creator economy and digital publishing. Europe pairs deep creative industries with many languages and markets, and the teams that crack that complexity tend to build products people open everywhere.
Why media now
Attention has moved to streaming, short video and audio, and the tools to create and monetize content keep getting cheaper. European audiences are large and willing to pay for subscriptions, while creators look for platforms beyond the big US networks. The companies below are turning that shift into products with global reach.
7 media startups across Europe
A curated, editorial list of European companies.
Acast
Stockholm, SwedenPlatform for hosting, distributing and monetizing podcasts for creators and advertisers.
Believe
Paris, FranceDigital music company that distributes and develops artists and labels worldwide.
Brut
Paris, FranceDigital media publisher producing short-form video news and stories for social platforms.
DAZN
London, United KingdomSports streaming service that broadcasts live events and on-demand content.
Deezer
Paris, FranceMusic and audio streaming service with a catalog spanning many markets and languages.
MUBI
London, United KingdomCurated film streaming service and distributor focused on independent and arthouse cinema.
Spotify
Stockholm, SwedenAudio streaming service offering music and podcasts to listeners worldwide.
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