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Dallas-based Plotsy raised $2 million in seed funding, led by Pier 88, to launch its platform that turns books into episodic videos.

PRIVATEJun 25, 2026

Amount Raised

$2 Million

Round Type

Seed

DallasPublishingEbooks

Investors

Pier 88

Description

Dallas-based Plotsy, co-founded by Teladoc pioneer Michael Gorton, has raised $2 million in seed funding. The funding was led by San Francisco-based Pier 88. Plotsy’s platform aims to turn novels into episodic streaming videos. Its first title will begin streaming on July 14.

Quick answer

Plotsy raised $2 Million in a Seed round, dated June 25, 2026. Investors: Pier 88. Plotsy is based in Dallas, Texas, United States.

How much did Plotsy raise?
Plotsy raised $2 Million in a Seed round on June 25, 2026.
Who invested in Plotsy?
Pier 88 is named as investors in this round.
What does Plotsy do?
Plotsy is a Dallas-based startup that transforms novels into cinematic, episodic video content using AI and a team of artists.
Where is Plotsy based and how big is it?
Plotsy is based in Dallas, Texas, United States.

Source: Fundz verified event record.

Who else raised in Publishing and Ebooks around the same time

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

  • Apollo City Comics raised $3K (Equity Crowdfunding) on July 19, 2026.
  • Addit&Arc Corporation raised an undisclosed amount (Seed) on August 4, 2026.
  • Gray Media raised $70M on June 29, 2026.
  • CoinNess raised $8M (Pre-Seed) on June 2, 2026.
  • Evoke Entertainment raised $35M (Debt Financing) on May 29, 2026.
  • EleFant raised $1M (Pre-Series A) on May 13, 2026.

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Company Information

Company

Plotsy

Location

Dallas, Texas, United States

About

Plotsy is a Dallas-based startup that transforms novels into cinematic, episodic video content using AI and a team of artists. Co-founded by Teladoc pioneer Michael Gorton, the platform aims to innovate storytelling formats by creating a 'fourth book format' after print, ebook, and audiobook. Their service, Plotsy.tv, will allow users to stream adaptations of books starting with a science-fiction title that begins streaming July 14. The company has raised $2 million in seed funding and is backed by an Emmy-winning producer.

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