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. If you're looking to connect in person, don't miss the latest Media events happening across the UK.

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 214 media investors in the UK

Investors* (name, picture, linkedin, investments)

Investors: 214 /6,908

Media Investors	Investment Sector	Location	Funding Round
Channel 4 Ventures(3 contacts 🔒) This venture capital firm invests in consumer brands, employing a media-for...	Data analyticsMediaConsumerB2C	London	Seed Growth
LYVA Labs(more info 🔒) LYVA Labs focuses on early-stage investments in the Health & Life Science, ...	Data analyticsEcommerceHealthtechGreentech	Liverpool	Pre-seed Seed
Pembroke VCT(3 contacts 🔒) Pembroke VCT is a c.£230m+ fund established in 2013, focusing on growth-sta...	Data analyticsEcommerceFintechMentalhealth	London	Seed Growth
Cornerstone VC(1 contacts 🔒) Cornerstone is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in the sect...	Data analyticsHealthtechAIFintech	London	Pre-seed Seed Growth
Caygan Capital(more info 🔒) Caygan is a multi-asset investment firm focused on serving institutional cl...	Data analyticsMediaImpactDigital marketing	London	Seed Growth
Connect Ventures(4 contacts 🔒) Connect Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on supporting exceptiona...	Data analyticsGreentechCyber securityFintech	London	Pre-seed Seed Growth
Notion Capital(7 contacts 🔒) Notion Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm that specialises in s...	Data analyticsAIHealthtechSaaS	London	Seed Growth
BallPark Ventures(4 contacts 🔒) The Ballpark is a venture capital firm that focuses on sectors such as mobi...	Data analyticsMediaMobileRetail	London	Seed
ECI Partners(more info 🔒) ECI Partners is a mid-market private equity firm focused on management buyo...	Data analyticsFintechSaaSCyber secturity	London	Growth
FirstPartyCapital(3 contacts 🔒) FirstPartyCapital is an operator-run investment fund focused on early-stage...	Data analyticsMediaAdtechMartech	London	Pre-seed Seed Growth
VGC Partners(3 contacts 🔒) VGC Partners is an early-stage private equity firm focused on the Attention...	Data analyticsTechMediaB2C	London	Seed Growth
Mercuri(5 contacts 🔒) Mercuri is an early-stage venture capital fund focused on investing in UK c...	Data analyticsAIMediaEntertainment	London	Pre-seed Seed Growth
Growthdeck(more info 🔒) Growthdeck provides tax-efficient investment opportunities for sophisticate...	Data analyticsMediaFintechE-commerce	Milton Keynes	Seed Growth
Firstminute Capital(5 contacts 🔒) firstminute capital is a seed-stage venture firm focused on investing in th...	Data analyticsAIFintechSaaS	London	Pre-seed Seed Growth
Seedcamp(7 contacts 🔒) The firm focuses on investing in the healthcare sector, particularly in per...	Data analyticsAIHealthtechFintech	London	Pre-seed Seed Growth

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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.