Growth-stage media and gaming investors in the UK
Growth-stage companies are raising larger rounds to scale, usually led by later-stage funds, with early investors often still holding. Media, gaming and entertainment companies often raise from angels with industry backgrounds and creative-sector funds, with SEIS common at the earliest stage. 61 investor-backed growth-stage media and entertainment companies are in Pulse, and 8 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 61
- Active investors, 2 years
- 205
- Rounds, 2 years
- 65
- Median round
- £899k
Who is investing
In the last two years 37 funds, firms and family offices and 166 angels took shares in growth-stage media and entertainment companies, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| 8 Equity SPV Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| A & E Baldacchino Pty Ltd Atf Baldacchino Super Fund | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Alov Ventures Ug | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Annimary Pty Ltd Atf Anneken Superannuation Fund | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ape Holdings Pty Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Apr Properties (Wa) Pty Ltd the Stagno Investment Fund A/ C | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Arbor Ventures Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 205 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, 65 funding rounds were raised by growth-stage media and entertainment companies, an estimated £468.5m, with a median round of about £899k. 8 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 28% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Media and entertainment compares
Media and entertainment companies make up 0% of the 74,284 investor-backed companies in Pulse. The median round of £899k is above the £176k median for the whole UK market. The most active firm in these companies is 1964 Investments Limited, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back growth-stage media and entertainment companies?
Pulse found 205 outside investors taking shares in growth-stage media and entertainment companies in the last two years: 37 funds, firms and family offices, and 166 angels.
How much do growth-stage media and entertainment companies raise?
Over the last two years 65 rounds were raised, an estimated £468.5m in total. The median round was about £899k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 28% 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.