Media and entertainment investors in the UK
Media, gaming and entertainment companies often raise from angels with industry backgrounds and creative-sector funds, with SEIS common at the earliest stage. 3,486 investor-backed media and entertainment companies are in Pulse, and 138 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 3,486
- Active investors, 2 years
- 6,167
- Rounds, 2 years
- 823
- Median round
- £105k
Who is investing
In the last two years 693 funds, firms and family offices and 5,459 angels took shares in media and entertainment companies, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Channel Four Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 9 companies |
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 6 companies |
| Calculus VCT PLC | Fund or investment firm | 5 companies |
| Sovereign Film Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 4 companies |
| SyndicateRoom | Fund or investment firm | 4 companies |
| A&A Capital Management Limited | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Ada Ventures II LP | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Am Assets & Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
See all 6,167 active investors, including angels, with what they've backed, estimated cheque sizes and who they invest alongside.
Rounds and valuations
Over the last two years, 823 funding rounds were raised by media and entertainment companies, an estimated £789.7m, with a median round of about £105k. 138 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 41% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Media and entertainment compares
Media and entertainment companies make up 5% of the 74,284 investor-backed companies in Pulse. The median round of £105k is below the £176k median for the whole UK market. By stage, 625 are at seed, 221 are at venture stage, 136 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is Channel Four Investments Limited, in 9 companies.
Questions
How many investors back media and entertainment companies?
Pulse found 6,167 outside investors taking shares in media and entertainment companies in the last two years: 693 funds, firms and family offices, and 5,459 angels.
How much do media and entertainment companies raise?
Over the last two years 823 rounds were raised, an estimated £789.7m in total. The median round was about £105k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 41% of recent valuations here carry a High confidence rating; the rest are marked Medium or Low.
Can I see every investor?
Pulse subscribers see every outside investor by name, with portfolios and co-investors, from £39.99 a month plus VAT (£47.99 inc. VAT). Contact details are not included and names are not linked to personal profiles.