Media and entertainment investors in London
London is home to more investor-backed companies than anywhere else in the UK, and to most of the country's venture funds, family offices and angel syndicates. Media, gaming and entertainment companies often raise from angels with industry backgrounds and creative-sector funds, with SEIS common at the earliest stage. 1,340 investor-backed media and entertainment companies in London are in Pulse, and 64 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 1,340
- Active investors, 2 years
- 2,965
- Rounds, 2 years
- 465
- Median round
- £131k
Who is investing
In the last two years 430 funds, firms and family offices and 2,526 angels took shares in media and entertainment companies in London, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Calculus VCT PLC | Fund or investment firm | 5 companies |
| Channel Four Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 4 companies |
| A&A Capital Management Limited | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| SyndicateRoom | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Ada Ventures II LP | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Araxa Capital Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Decision Technology Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
See all 2,965 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, 465 funding rounds were raised by media and entertainment companies in London, an estimated £459.9m, with a median round of about £131k. 64 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 37% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How London compares
London has 38% of the UK's media and entertainment sector's 3,486 investor-backed companies. The median round of £131k is above the £105k median for the UK's media and entertainment sector, and below the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 274 are at seed, 136 are at venture stage, 65 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is Calculus VCT PLC, in 5 companies.
Questions
How many investors back media and entertainment companies in London?
Pulse found 2,965 outside investors taking shares in media and entertainment companies in London in the last two years: 430 funds, firms and family offices, and 2,526 angels.
How much do media and entertainment companies in London raise?
Over the last two years 465 rounds were raised, an estimated £459.9m in total. The median round was about £131k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 37% 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.