GammaTime Raises $14M to Launch US Micro-Drama Streaming Platform

GammaTime, a micro-drama streaming startup founded by former Miramax CEO Bill Block, former Google Gaming executive Slava Mudrykh, and former Quibi executive Alex Montalvo, has raised $14 million in seed funding led by vgames and Pitango with participation from investors including Alexis Ohanian, Kris Jenner, and Kim Kardashian. The platform, designed specifically for American audiences, launched recently on iOS and Android with over 20 original vertical series spanning genres like suspense, romance, and true crime, including works by Anthony E. Zuiker, creator of the CSI franchise. GammaTime utilizes predictive AI and audience analytics to optimize storylines and maximize viewer engagement, adopting a freemium model that allows users to sample content before subscribing. The company aims to capitalize on the rapidly growing micro-drama market, which has seen significant success abroad, especially in China, where revenues have surged 8,000% in 2024. By blending cinematic storytelling with mobile-first consumption patterns and data-driven production, GammaTime seeks to pioneer premium short-form entertainment for the U.S. market. The startup plans rapid expansion with additional series already in development and positions itself as a demand-driven, technology-focused platform catering to the next generation of streaming consumers.