At Best Startup California we track over 300,000 Californian startups and over 1,500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
We’ve ranked the top 37 TV companies in San Francisco, California. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).
We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:
- Track record
- Executive leadership
- Market share
- Innovation
- ESG rating
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Top TV Companies & Startups (San Francisco, California)
Guidebox
Guidebox is the data layer that powers universal search and discovery for movies and TV across the OTT landscape.
Founder(s): Jeremy Riney, Kai Schneider
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Developer APIs, Film, TV
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Philo
Philo offers an entertainment-focused streaming service nationwide.
Founder(s): Nicholas Krasney, Tuan Ho
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Digital Media, Information Technology, TV
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Reelgood
Reelgood provides a complete guide to online streaming content.
Founder(s): David Sanderson
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Film, Internet, iOS, Software, TV, Video Streaming
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Cognitive Networks
Cognitive Networks enables content providers, advertisers, and others to provide greater engagement and interactivity to TV programming.
Founder(s): Michael Collette, Zeev Neumeier
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Consumer Electronics, Image Recognition, TV
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iam8
Make Shopping TV shows on your Phone
Founder(s): Chris Knight, Leon Crutchley, Stephanie Queralto
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Mobile, Shopping, TV
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ColorTV
ColorTV is a data and advertising company that provides data, discovery, and analytics solutions for connected TV.
Founder(s): Chris Richards, Giancarlo Maniaci
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Test and Measurement, TV
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Viki
Viki is a prime-time entertainment to new audiences and unlocks new markets and revenue opportunities for content owners.
Founder(s): Changseong Ho, Jiwon Moon, Razmig Hovaghimian
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Music, TV, Video, Video Streaming
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Filmzu
Filmzu is an online technology company enabling filmmakers and fans to interact in creating and discovering new video content.
Founder(s): Nick Ghirardelli, Rupert Ralston
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Advertising, Digital Media, Social Media, TV Production, Video, Video on Demand
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Lucasfilm
Lucasfilm produces original content, postproduction effects, and audio for external clients, licensed products, and the gaming industry.
Founder(s): George Lucas
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Film, Software, TV Production, Video
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Fanpop
Fanpop is a network of fan-driven communities passionate about pop culture and entertainment.
Founder(s): Dave Lu, David Papandrew
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Music, Social Media, TV
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Tatari
Tatari is a data & analytics company focused on buying and measuring advertising across linear and streaming TV.
Founder(s): Mike Swinson, Philip Inghelbrecht
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Advertising, Analytics, Internet, Media and Entertainment, TV
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Tunefind
Tunefind helps you find music from your favorite TV shows and Movies.
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Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Music, TV
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FriendStream.TV
FriendStream TV broadcasts videos shared by friends.
Founder(s): Gercek Karakus
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Broadcasting, TV, Video
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BigDeal
BigDeal allows users purchase virtual bids which can be used to bid on goods ranging from video games to high-end televisions.
Founder(s): Brandon Ramsey, Christopher Codik, George Leimer, Nicholas Darveau-Garneu, Nicolas Darveau-Garneau
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: TV, Video, Video Games
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aMedia
aMedia produces and distributes Asian and American media.
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Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Film Distribution, Media and Entertainment, TV Production
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Cimpatico Studios
Cimpatico Studios is a communication Industry.
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Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Broadcasting, Google, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Information Services, Social Media, Social Network, TV, TV Production
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Feld Direct
Feld Direct is a TV production agency that does services in video advertising, commercials, media planning and branding.
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Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Advertising, Brand Marketing, Marketing, Media and Entertainment, TV Production
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RespondTV
RespondTV, an infrastructure provider for real-time enhanced TV services.
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Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Communications Infrastructure, Real Time, TV
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Moki.tv
Internet TV Guide
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Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Content, Guides, TV
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Nanocrowd
Nanocrowd We know WHY people like things.
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Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Developer Tools, Product Design, TV
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EIDR
EIDR is the universal unique identifier for movie and television assets. A not-for-profit, open standard, membership organization.
Founder(s): Jim Helman, Kip Welch
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Asset Management, Content Discovery, Database, Film, Media and Entertainment, Supply Chain Management, TV
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Sinemapol.com
Sinemapol.com is an online media platform that aggregates HD quality movies, TV series, and other videos.
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Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Advertising, Internet, News, TV, Video, Video Streaming
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Luka
Luka is an online television for watching movies and news.
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Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Internet, Media and Entertainment, News, TV
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Cowan Agency
Cowan Agency is made up of an expert team of artists & players who work to turn the face of your firm by creating a world-class service.
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Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Advertising, Digital Marketing, Graphic Design, TV Production, Video, Web Development
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Tech B3 Inc (TechBel3arabi.com )
The fastest growing Tech news in Arabic and the biggest index of consumer goods reports in Arabic
Founder(s): Mohanad Fors
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Consumer Goods, Digital Media, News, Publishing, Social Media, TV Production
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Pharmacy TV Network
Pharmacy TV Network
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Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Advertising, Marketing, Network Security, Pharmaceutical, TV
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Edelman Productions
Edelman Productions is a supplier of series television to national cable networks like travel channel, diy and food network.
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Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Digital Media, Media and Entertainment, TV Production
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Sift Software
Sift Software is the Provider of an online game and movie library designed to find and watch TV shows and movies.
Founder(s): Peter Hsieh
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Digital Entertainment, Software, TV, Video Games, Web Apps
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One Union Recording Studios
One Union Recording Studios is a media production company that focuses on post-production audio facilities for films and other TV projects.
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Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Broadcasting, Film Production, Music, TV Production
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Storyline Productions
Storyline Productions helps their clients use media to communicate more clearly with their customers.
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Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Broadcasting, Film Production, Media and Entertainment, TV Production
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CNX Media
CNX Media is a revolutionary, media-content convergence company.
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Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Internet of Things, Media and Entertainment, TV
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Htv360
HTV360 provides video and web production services.
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Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Broadcasting, Film Production, Media and Entertainment, TV Production
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Marin Executive Suites
Marin Executive Suites is a fully furnished kitchen,widescreen tvs and high speed WiFi internet and Housekeeping service.
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Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Internet, TV, Wireless
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Deluxis
Deluxis is creating à la carte subscription television.
Founder(s): Christopher Kaminski
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Digital Entertainment, E-Commerce, ISP, TV
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iHypeTV Productions
iHypeTV Productions is a video platform that provides film services to local filmmakers.
Founder(s): David Bermudez
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Advertising, Digital Media, Film, Film Production, TV Production
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Decentral.tv
Decentral.tv offers telecasting daily videos and news.
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Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Media and Entertainment, TV, TV Production
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Impact Technology
Impact Technology Group is a professional audio/visual production company.
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Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Industries: Audio, Content, TV Production, Video
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