Media and entertainment investors in the East Midlands
The East Midlands, centred on Nottingham, Leicester and Derby, has a mix of consumer, engineering and life sciences companies and an active regional fund scene. Media, gaming and entertainment companies often raise from angels with industry backgrounds and creative-sector funds, with SEIS common at the earliest stage. 117 investor-backed media and entertainment companies in the East Midlands are in Pulse, and 4 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 117
- Active investors, 2 years
- 210
- Rounds, 2 years
- 17
- Median round
- £39k
Who is investing
In the last two years 20 funds, firms and family offices and 190 angels took shares in media and entertainment companies in the East Midlands, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Amr GP Holdings Limited (Ref: 04) | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Hagerty International Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| KJ Capital LLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Maan Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Moat Ventures LLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Poder Holdings LLC | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| RRRR Investments, LLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Saint-James Invest Sa | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 210 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, 17 funding rounds were raised by media and entertainment companies in the East Midlands, an estimated £41.4m, with a median round of about £39k. 4 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 59% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How East Midlands compares
The East Midlands has 3% of the UK's media and entertainment sector's 3,486 investor-backed companies. The median round of £39k is below the £105k median for the UK's media and entertainment sector, and below the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 21 are at seed, 6 are at venture stage, 3 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is Amr GP Holdings Limited (Ref: 04), in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back media and entertainment companies in the East Midlands?
Pulse found 210 outside investors taking shares in media and entertainment companies in the East Midlands in the last two years: 20 funds, firms and family offices, and 190 angels.
How much do media and entertainment companies in the East Midlands raise?
Over the last two years 17 rounds were raised, an estimated £41.4m in total. The median round was about £39k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 59% 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.