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UPDATED 23 October 2026 216 REPORTS · 172 COMPANIES

App · Other origin

Shorta

Key facts

Operator / parent
Independent
Origin
Argentina
Headquarters
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Launched
about April 2026
Category
App · Other origin

Shorta is an Argentine microdrama service making premium originals of under two minutes, with more than 40 series, and sharing profits with creators. It operates across Latin America and Spain, which is an expansion market rather than its home. It is reportedly seeking about $20m. Backers include the film-maker Armando Bo and Ariel Arrieta, alongside the funds Newtopia and Kalei.

Reported figures

MetricFigureBasisSource
RevenueNot disclosed.no basis given—
FundingReportedly seeking about $20m.no basis given—

Profile

Markets
Latin America and Spain.
Content
Premium originals of under two minutes; more than 40 series.
Monetisation
Profit sharing with creators.
Profitability
Not disclosed.
Backers
Armando Bo (Birdman), Ariel Arrieta; Newtopia, Kalei.