Media and entertainment investors in the South West
The South West has growing clusters in Bristol and Bath, particularly in hardware, climate and creative technology, backed by regional funds and angel networks. Media, gaming and entertainment companies often raise from angels with industry backgrounds and creative-sector funds, with SEIS common at the earliest stage. 247 investor-backed media and entertainment companies in the South West are in Pulse, and 11 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 247
- Active investors, 2 years
- 347
- Rounds, 2 years
- 40
- Median round
- £102k
Who is investing
In the last two years 23 funds, firms and family offices and 321 angels took shares in media and entertainment companies in the South West, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| FLB Ventures Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Fsi Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Gaiety Investments UK Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Gnaton Capital Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Growth Box Ventures Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Kbirch Holding Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Meb Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Minevco Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 347 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, 40 funding rounds were raised by media and entertainment companies in the South West, an estimated £13.1m, with a median round of about £102k. 11 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 45% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How South West compares
The South West has 7% of the UK's media and entertainment sector's 3,486 investor-backed companies. The median round of £102k is close to the £105k median for the UK's media and entertainment sector, and below the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 38 are at seed, 12 have exited, 8 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is FLB Ventures Ltd, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back media and entertainment companies in the South West?
Pulse found 347 outside investors taking shares in media and entertainment companies in the South West in the last two years: 23 funds, firms and family offices, and 321 angels.
How much do media and entertainment companies in the South West raise?
Over the last two years 40 rounds were raised, an estimated £13.1m in total. The median round was about £102k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 45% 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.