Most Active Media Investors In The UK (Free List)
List of UK Media VCs and Angels.
Find your media investor with the full list of UK venture capital investors.
The UK's Media ecosystem includes a growing mix of innovators and technology platforms — many of which can be found on our Media startup watchlist.
Media is an unusual sector for venture capital. It used to be about TV rights and films and now it’s become about data: daily average users and time on screen. Netflix is a media, Facebook is media, and even Youtube influencers like Mr Beast have their own media empire worth billions.
These media startups are difficult to launch, but we are seeing more and more non media businesses purchase or launch their own media branch.
For example, Hubspot bought the newsletter/podcast business The Hustle to promote its SaaS business. And the venture capital firm a16z is launching its own media/podcast empire to promote its investment activities.
And exits mean there are definitely opportunities for startups who raise venture capital but also decide to stay independent as bootstrapped entities.
These investors have recently invested in the media sector:
Top 211 media investors in the UK
Investors* (name, picture, linkedin, investments)
| Media Investors | Investment Sector | Location | Funding Round | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Samos Investments(3 contacts 🔒) Samos is a venture capital investor specialising in high-growth European bu... |  London | |||
 Channel 4 Ventures(3 contacts 🔒) This venture capital firm invests in consumer brands, employing a media-for... | London | |||
London | ||||
 | London | |||
Liverpool | ||||
 Dmg Ventures(2 contacts 🔒) DMG Ventures is a venture capital fund that focuses on consumer startups, a... | London | |||
London | ||||
 Gmt Partners(2 contacts 🔒) [This information is not provided in the prompt and cannot be derived from ... | London | |||
London | ||||
 Salica Investments(5 contacts 🔒) Salica Investments is a venture capital firm focused on growth, investing a... | London | |||
 | Manchester | |||
 Emerge Education(4 contacts 🔒) Emerge is a $73M pre-seed fund focused on the future of work and learning. ... | London | |||
 FirstPartyCapital(3 contacts 🔒) FirstPartyCapital is an operator-run investment fund focused on early-stage... | London | |||
 YFM Equity Partners(1 contacts 🔒) YFM Equity Partners specialises in providing flexible equity solutions to a... | London | |||
London |
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Before we move forward, let’s define what we mean by the media sector:
What is Media tech?
Media tech, short for media technology, encompasses the wide range of technologies used in the creation, distribution, and consumption of media content, including television, film, radio, podcasts, digital content, and more.
This sector involves the integration of technology into the media industry to enhance content delivery and audience engagement.
Media startups aim to improve the way content is produced, managed, distributed, and monetised, leveraging advancements in digital technology, software, and internet services.
Example of a UK Media tech startup: Dice
An example of a successful UK-based media tech startup is DICE. Founded in London in 2014, DICE has innovated the way music, and live event tickets are discovered, bought, and sold.
Their platform aims to tackle some of the live industry's most persistent problems, such as ticket scalping and high booking fees, by offering a mobile-first, fan-friendly ticketing solution.
DICE allows users to purchase tickets directly through its app or website without the need for physical tickets, significantly reducing the possibility of scalping. The platform is unique in that it integrates discovery of live events based on users' music preferences and social circles, offering a personalised experience that connects fans with events they'll love.
If a user cannot attend an event, DICE also offers a straightforward process for returning the ticket, which is then offered to another fan at the original price, ensuring fairness and accessibility.
Understanding Media Investors
Media sector funding distinguishes angel investors, who usually come from media or creative industries investing personal capital, from venture capitalists (VCs) targeting ventures ready for significant audience growth.
Recently funded UK media startups
Discover the most exciting media startups from the UK.
