Media and entertainment investors in the North East
The North East, around Newcastle and Sunderland, has a close-knit investor community, regional funds and growing software and energy sectors. Media, gaming and entertainment companies often raise from angels with industry backgrounds and creative-sector funds, with SEIS common at the earliest stage. 65 investor-backed media and entertainment companies in the North East are in Pulse, and 5 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 65
- Active investors, 2 years
- 60
- Rounds, 2 years
- 12
- Median round
- £250k
Who is investing
In the last two years 13 funds, firms and family offices and 47 angels took shares in media and entertainment companies in the North East, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| 10X Capital Partners Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Benchmark Sport Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Bridgemere Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Finance Durham LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ifm Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ijt Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Norman Brothers Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 60 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, 12 funding rounds were raised by media and entertainment companies in the North East, an estimated £14.3m, with a median round of about £250k. 5 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 58% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How North East compares
The North East has 2% of the UK's media and entertainment sector's 3,486 investor-backed companies. The median round of £250k is above the £105k median for the UK's media and entertainment sector, and above the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 12 are at seed, 6 have exited, 2 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is 10X Capital Partners Ltd, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back media and entertainment companies in the North East?
Pulse found 60 outside investors taking shares in media and entertainment companies in the North East in the last two years: 13 funds, firms and family offices, and 47 angels.
How much do media and entertainment companies in the North East raise?
Over the last two years 12 rounds were raised, an estimated £14.3m in total. The median round was about £250k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 58% 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.