Media and entertainment investors in the West Midlands
The West Midlands, led by Birmingham and Coventry, has strengths in advanced manufacturing, mobility and fintech, with regional and government-backed funds active. Media, gaming and entertainment companies often raise from angels with industry backgrounds and creative-sector funds, with SEIS common at the earliest stage. 150 investor-backed media and entertainment companies in the West Midlands are in Pulse, and 6 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 150
- Active investors, 2 years
- 142
- Rounds, 2 years
- 15
- Median round
- £36k
Who is investing
In the last two years 11 funds, firms and family offices and 131 angels took shares in media and entertainment companies in the West Midlands, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| MJS Blackshaw Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Ada Ventures II LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ada Ventures Soc I LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Avh Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Bonway Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Bro Investment Group Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Flight Ventures LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Harker's Estates Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 142 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, 15 funding rounds were raised by media and entertainment companies in the West Midlands, an estimated £24.3m, with a median round of about £36k. 6 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 60% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How West Midlands compares
The West Midlands has 4% of the UK's media and entertainment sector's 3,486 investor-backed companies. The median round of £36k is below the £105k median for the UK's media and entertainment sector, and below the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 23 are at seed, 4 have exited, 3 are inactive. The most active firm in these companies is MJS Blackshaw Investments Limited, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back media and entertainment companies in the West Midlands?
Pulse found 142 outside investors taking shares in media and entertainment companies in the West Midlands in the last two years: 11 funds, firms and family offices, and 131 angels.
How much do media and entertainment companies in the West Midlands raise?
Over the last two years 15 rounds were raised, an estimated £24.3m in total. The median round was about £36k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 60% 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.