Media and entertainment investors in the South East
The South East combines the Oxford and Reading technology clusters with a dense commuter-belt angel community and strong university spinout activity. Media, gaming and entertainment companies often raise from angels with industry backgrounds and creative-sector funds, with SEIS common at the earliest stage. 560 investor-backed media and entertainment companies in the South East are in Pulse, and 22 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 560
- Active investors, 2 years
- 758
- Rounds, 2 years
- 115
- Median round
- £100k
Who is investing
In the last two years 72 funds, firms and family offices and 685 angels took shares in media and entertainment companies in the South East, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| 21 ST Century Group Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| 500 Southeast Asia III L.P | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Able Partners Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ach Australia Investments Pty Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Acl Capital Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Alegranza Holding Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Andrew Potter Super Fund Pty Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Anemoi Ventures Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 758 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, 115 funding rounds were raised by media and entertainment companies in the South East, an estimated £103.2m, with a median round of about £100k. 22 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 42% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How South East compares
The South East has 16% of the UK's media and entertainment sector's 3,486 investor-backed companies. The median round of £100k is close to the £105k median for the UK's media and entertainment sector, and below the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 111 are at seed, 27 are at venture stage, 13 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is 21 ST Century Group Holdings Ltd, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back media and entertainment companies in the South East?
Pulse found 758 outside investors taking shares in media and entertainment companies in the South East in the last two years: 72 funds, firms and family offices, and 685 angels.
How much do media and entertainment companies in the South East raise?
Over the last two years 115 rounds were raised, an estimated £103.2m in total. The median round was about £100k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 42% 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.