8 Up and Coming Streaming Companies and Services

6. CuriosityStream Inc. (NASDAQ:CURI)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 19

In early January, Craig-Hallum analyst Jason Kreyer maintained a Buy rating on CuriosityStream Inc. (NASDAQ:CURI). The stock most recently closed at $3.42, while the broader analyst community assigns a Strong Buy consensus and an average price target of $6.00, implying meaningful upside from current levels. This supportive analyst outlook reflects confidence in the company’s growth trajectory and monetization opportunities.

Operational performance continues to reinforce this optimism; in the third quarter of 2025, CuriosityStream Inc. (NASDAQ:CURI) exceeded guidance, delivering revenue growth of 46% year over year to $18.4 million. Licensing revenue increased more than 40% year over year, driven by rising demand for AI training data and expanding relationships with trusted partners. During the quarter, the company fulfilled 1.5 million distinct content assets for nine key partners, underscoring the scalability of its licensing model. CuriosityStream Inc. (NASDAQ:CURI) ended the quarter with $29.3 million in liquidity and no debt, providing substantial financial flexibility. Notably, the company nearly doubled its AI-focused content library, further solidifying its position as a leading video content licensor for artificial intelligence development and long-term data-driven growth.

CuriosityStream Inc. (NASDAQ:CURI) is a U.S.-based media and over-the-top streaming company focused on factual and educational content. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, the company became the first publicly traded streaming platform dedicated to nonfiction content when it began trading on NASDAQ in October 2020.