Media and entertainment investors in the East of England
The East of England is anchored by Cambridge, one of Europe's leading life sciences and deep tech clusters, with university funds and specialist investors close by. Media, gaming and entertainment companies often raise from angels with industry backgrounds and creative-sector funds, with SEIS common at the earliest stage. 321 investor-backed media and entertainment companies in the East of England are in Pulse, and 10 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 321
- Active investors, 2 years
- 476
- Rounds, 2 years
- 46
- Median round
- £98k
Who is investing
In the last two years 35 funds, firms and family offices and 440 angels took shares in media and entertainment companies in the East of England, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Astra Private Ventures Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Barnack Estates UK Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Bartram Family Super Pty Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Boka Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Boma Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| BTB Ventures Pte Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Butterworths Investment Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Cornishfury Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 476 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, 46 funding rounds were raised by media and entertainment companies in the East of England, an estimated £60.2m, with a median round of about £98k. 10 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 41% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How East of England compares
The East of England has 9% of the UK's media and entertainment sector's 3,486 investor-backed companies. The median round of £98k is close to the £105k median for the UK's media and entertainment sector, and below the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 46 are at seed, 10 are at venture stage, 7 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is Astra Private Ventures Ltd, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back media and entertainment companies in the East of England?
Pulse found 476 outside investors taking shares in media and entertainment companies in the East of England in the last two years: 35 funds, firms and family offices, and 440 angels.
How much do media and entertainment companies in the East of England raise?
Over the last two years 46 rounds were raised, an estimated £60.2m in total. The median round was about £98k.
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.