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HOLYWATER raises $22 million to lead in the microdrama market, attracting investors like Horizon Capital and Endeavor Catalyst.

Jan 15, 2026

Amount Raised

$22 Million

Round Type

Funding Round

KyivInformation TechnologyMobileArtificial IntelligencePublishing

Investors

Endeavor CatalystWheelhouseHorizon Capital

Description

HOLYWATER successfully closed a $22 million financing round, marking the largest funding in the microdrama market outside of Asia. Led by Horizon Capital with participation from U.S. investors, this investment enables HOLYWATER to expand its AI-driven content ecosystem. The company aims to build a mobile-first platform akin to Netflix for vertical video streaming

Quick answer

HOLYWATER raised $22 Million in a Funding Round round, dated January 15, 2026. Investors: Endeavor Catalyst, Wheelhouse and Horizon Capital. HOLYWATER is based in Kyiv, Kyiv City, Ukraine.

How much did HOLYWATER raise?
HOLYWATER raised $22 Million in a Funding Round round on January 15, 2026.
Who invested in HOLYWATER?
Endeavor Catalyst, Wheelhouse and Horizon Capital are named as investors in this round.
What does HOLYWATER do?
HOLYWATER is a leading tech company reshaping global entertainment with innovative products like My Drama for vertical series, My Passion for books, and My Muse for AI streaming.
Where is HOLYWATER based and how big is it?
HOLYWATER is based in Kyiv, Kyiv City, Ukraine. Fundz records about 200 employees.
Who are the decision-makers at HOLYWATER?
Fundz holds 1 contact at HOLYWATER. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

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Who else raised in Mobile and Publishing around the same time

Companies in the same sectors as HOLYWATER that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • Purlin raised $2.4M (Seed) on February 6, 2026.
  • Rainbow Weather raised $5.5M (Seed) on January 26, 2026.
  • Cashmere.io raised $5M (Seed) on January 26, 2026.
  • Rezolve AI raised $250M (Funding Round) on January 22, 2026.
  • A47 raised $2M (Pre-Seed) on January 16, 2026.
  • PNDbotics raised $16M (Funding Round) on March 1, 2026.

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Company Information

Company

HOLYWATER

Location

Kyiv, Kyiv City, Ukraine

About

HOLYWATER is a leading tech company reshaping global entertainment with innovative products like My Drama for vertical series, My Passion for books, and My Muse for AI streaming. It has established itself as a dominant force in the entertainment tech sector, particularly in the emerging microdrama market. The company was recognized in Sifted’s 2025 list of Europe’s fastest-growing startups based on revenue growth. HOLYWATER aims to build the mobile-first 'Netflix' for vertical video streaming and expand into new genres.

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