Media and entertainment investors in Wales
Wales, led by Cardiff and Swansea, has a distinct investor base including government-backed funds alongside angel networks and university spinouts. Media, gaming and entertainment companies often raise from angels with industry backgrounds and creative-sector funds, with SEIS common at the earliest stage. 89 investor-backed media and entertainment companies in Wales are in Pulse, and 2 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 89
- Active investors, 2 years
- 76
- Rounds, 2 years
- 16
- Median round
- £39k
Who is investing
In the last two years 12 funds, firms and family offices and 64 angels took shares in media and entertainment companies in Wales, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| DBW Investments (3) Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Fields Park Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Fields Park Media Partners | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ie Ventures Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| LDC Equity VII LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| LDC Parallel VII LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| LDC VII LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Out of This World Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 76 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, 16 funding rounds were raised by media and entertainment companies in Wales, an estimated £6.53m, with a median round of about £39k. 2 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 50% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Wales compares
Wales has 3% of the UK's media and entertainment sector's 3,486 investor-backed companies. The median round of £39k is below the £105k median for the UK's media and entertainment sector, and below the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 18 are at seed, 8 have exited, 2 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is DBW Investments (3) Limited, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back media and entertainment companies in Wales?
Pulse found 76 outside investors taking shares in media and entertainment companies in Wales in the last two years: 12 funds, firms and family offices, and 64 angels.
How much do media and entertainment companies in Wales raise?
Over the last two years 16 rounds were raised, an estimated £6.53m in total. The median round was about £39k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 50% 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.