Series A media and gaming investors in the UK
Venture-stage companies have raised several rounds and are typically at Series A or beyond, where institutional funds lead and earlier angels follow on. Media, gaming and entertainment companies often raise from angels with industry backgrounds and creative-sector funds, with SEIS common at the earliest stage. 221 investor-backed series a media and entertainment companies are in Pulse, and 12 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 221
- Active investors, 2 years
- 1,464
- Rounds, 2 years
- 285
- Median round
- £182k
Who is investing
In the last two years 180 funds, firms and family offices and 1,283 angels took shares in series a media and entertainment companies, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Calculus VCT PLC | Fund or investment firm | 4 companies |
| Sovereign Film Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 4 companies |
| SyndicateRoom | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Ada Ventures II LP | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Channel Four Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Fuel Ventures | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Indigo IP Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| Kibo Investments Pte Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
See all 1,464 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, 285 funding rounds were raised by series a media and entertainment companies, an estimated £191.6m, with a median round of about £182k. 12 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 38% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Media and entertainment compares
Media and entertainment companies make up 0% of the 74,284 investor-backed companies in Pulse. The median round of £182k is close to the £176k median for the whole UK market. The most active firm in these companies is Calculus VCT PLC, in 4 companies.
Questions
How many investors back series a media and entertainment companies?
Pulse found 1,464 outside investors taking shares in series a media and entertainment companies in the last two years: 180 funds, firms and family offices, and 1,283 angels.
How much do series a media and entertainment companies raise?
Over the last two years 285 rounds were raised, an estimated £191.6m in total. The median round was about £182k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 38% 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.