# Top 50 Media (entertainment) Startup Investors in United Kingdom in June 2026 ## Ascension - Type: VC Fund - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 34 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, FinTech, Internet Pre-seed and seed investors backing 300+ ambitious founders from day one. ## Northstar Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 25 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Health Care, E-Commerce Northstar Ventures invests venture capital in early and later stage, high growth companies tackling global challenges, focusing on climate tech and healthy ageing. ## Fuel Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 21 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, SaaS, Information Technology Fuel Ventures - a leading early stage seed / growth stage EIS Fund based in London, UK. Investing in the most ambitious technology companies. ## Seedrs - Type: VC Fund - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 18 - Stages: Seed, Equity Crowdfunding, Pre-Seed - Focus: E-Commerce, Software, FinTech Online investing opportunities in the best new startup businesses, and raise seed and angel investment, with top European equity crowdfunding site Seedrs. ## QVentures - Type: VC Fund - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 15 - Stages: Seed, Angel - Focus: Software, E-Commerce, Artificial Intelligence QVentures sources, screens, and invests in top-tier start-ups from Seed to Series B. Our investors consist of Family Offices, Institutional Investors, UHNWIs, and Cashed-out Entrepreneurs. We look for disruptive companies with a proven product-market fit, set to scale from Seed to Series B. We focus on Enterprise SaaS, Marketplaces, Consumer Tech,FinTech, AdTech, EdTech, InsurTech and HealthTech and more. We look for quality management teams, large addressable markets, proven traction, sustainable business models, route to scale and quality investors.To apply for investment, please fill out this short form to be reviewed: https://qventures.typeform.com/to/zZPOWf ## Octopus Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 15 - Stages: Series A, Seed, Series B - Focus: Software, Health Care, Information Technology We provide venture capital investment for the people, ideas and industries that will change the world. Learn about what we do and the kind of founders we back. ## Mercuri - Type: VC Fund - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 15 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: Artificial Intelligence, Software, Machine Learning London based Venture Capital fund leading pre-seed and seed stage funding rounds for UK companies at the intersection of the media and entertainment technology sectors ## Force Over Mass Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 14 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Information Technology, FinTech Force Over Mass Capital is an FCA regulated venture capital firm focused on early stage technology investments across UK and Europe. We invest in B2B innovation across four verticals, i.e. Fintech, Artificial Intelligence, SaaS and Industry 4.0.FOM cap operates both seed and scale-up funds to support early stage businesses through their growthjourney. ## Index Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: San Francisco, California, United States - Relevant deals: 12 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed - Focus: Software, E-Commerce, Internet Index Ventures is an international venture capital firm with dual headquarters in San Francisco and London, investing in technology-enabled companies with a focus on e-commerce, fintech, mobility, gaming, infrastructure/AI, and security. ## Edition Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 12 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Food and Beverage, Events, Restaurants Investment, advice and expertise for the entertainment and leisure industry ## Forward Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 12 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, E-Commerce, Information Technology Forward Partners is a venture capital firm in London specialising in technology businesses focused on eCommerce, marketplace and applied AI early-stage startups. ## Pembroke VCT - Type: VC Fund - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 12 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Fashion, E-Commerce, Software Pembroke VCT PLC is a venture capital trust specializing in investments in any stage of business development. Their focus is on companies in the health and fitness, hospitality, apparel, and accessories, and media and technology sectors. ## SFC Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 12 - Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed - Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology Discover the UK's leading SEIS Fund, offering tax-efficient investments in innovative startups. Join thousands of savvy investors and raise capital for your business with SFC Capital. ## The FSE Group - Type: VC Fund - Location: Camberley, Surrey, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 11 - Stages: Seed, Debt Financing - Focus: Software, Manufacturing, Information Technology FSE C.I.C. is an independent not-for-profit Community Interest Company (C.I.C.) whose surpluses are reinvested in the business, rather than being driven by the need to maximise profit for shareholders and owners. FSE C.I.C. has a number of subsidiary companies to deliver its funds and services, which are collectively referred to as The FSE Group.All regulated activities are delivered through FSE Fund Managers Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. ## Cambridge Innovation Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 11 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed - Focus: Biotechnology, Health Care, Therapeutics Cambridge Innovation Capital backs life sciences and technology companies with an affiliation to Cambridge, Europe’s capital for innovation. As a preferred investor for the University of Cambridge, they have unparalleled access to investment opportunities in the ecosystem.Since our inception in 2013, they have raised £275 million to invest indisruptive, deep-tech businesses in sectors including, but not limited to, artificial intelligence, the internet of things, quantum technologies, autonomous systems, therapeutics, medtech/diagnostics, digital health, and genomics/proteomics. ## Cambridge Angels group - Type: VC Fund - Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 11 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Health Care, Biotechnology The Cambridge Angels are a group of high-net worth investors who have proven experience as successful entrepreneurs in internet, software, technology and bio-technology. Members invest in and mentor high quality start-up and early-stage companies in these sectors in the Cambridge (UK) area and throughout the UK.Typical funding requirements thatthe Cambridge Angels meet are in the range of £50,000 to £500,000 - although it is worth noting that several of their portfolio companies have received more than £1m in funding from their Members over several funding rounds.Their Members have been responsible for a large number of the “Cambridge Phenomenon” success stories over recent years. Therefore, in addition to providing funding for early-stage companies, the Cambridge Angels also offer start-ups the considerable benefit of a wide range of expertise, contacts and directly relevant experience in establishing and growing entrepreneurial businesses successfully. ## 24 Haymarket - Type: VC Fund - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 11 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Health Care, Software, Information Technology 24Haymarket is an investment network which included several highly-experienced private equity and venture capital investors, seasoned entrepreneurs, and senior operators. Investing up to £5 million in growth companies in the UK and Europe. They invested their own capital in direct alignment with entrepreneurs and actively support their growthagenda and join the board of the companies in which they invest. Since inception in 2011, 24Haymarket has invested in more than 50 high-growth businesses. ## Business Growth Fund - Type: VC Fund - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 11 - Stages: Series A, Private Equity - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Manufacturing BGF is the most active equity investor in the UK and Ireland, providing long-term, minority investment to growing companies. ## Avonmore Developments - Type: VC Fund - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 10 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, E-Commerce, Apps Avonmore Developments is the family office of Simon and Michael Blakey that focuses on investments into seed and early-stage businesses, primarily in the UK and Europe. Avonmore has been operating since 2000 and has invested in over 40 different businesses in over 80 funding rounds. Michael Blakey now runs Singapore-based seed fund Cocoon Capital(www.cocooncap.com) that invests in early stage businesses across SE Asia. Simon Blakey is a member of Cambridge Angels, Chairs the Investment Committee of Playfair Capital (www.playfaircapital.com) and is on the investment committee of the Angel CoFund (www.acfinvestors.com/angel-cofund/)Avonmore's approach to deals is hands-on: mobilising other angel investors, working actively with entrepreneurs post-deal, and coordinating further funding rounds. ## Beringea - Type: VC Fund - Location: Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States - Relevant deals: 10 - Stages: Series A, Series B - Focus: Software, E-Commerce, Analytics Beringea is an international investor in high growth US & UK businesses. With expertise in multiple sectors we are at the forefront of emerging trends. ## Seedcamp - Type: VC Fund - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 10 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, FinTech, SaaS Seedcamp is Europe's seed fund, identifying and investing early in world-class founders attacking large, global markets and solving real problems using technology. The Seedcamp Nation includes over 400 startups building breakout businesses that change the way people live, interact and buy and includes publicly listed UiPath, Wise, and unicornsRevolut, Hopin, Sorare, Pleo, and wefox along with fast-growing businesses such as Grover, viz.ai and Ezra. Seedcamp fast-tracks a founder's vision and creates value through immediate access to smart capital, a lifelong community of support and a global network built upon more than a decade's experience backing exceptional talent.Seedcamp fast-tracks a founder's vision and creates value through immediate access to smart capital, a lifelong community of support, and a global network built upon more than a decade's experience backing exceptional talent. ## Downing Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 10 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Health Care, Information Technology The opportunity for institutional investors to access leading UK early stage healthtech businesses ## Angels Den - Type: VC Fund - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 10 - Stages: Seed, Angel - Focus: E-Commerce, Mobile, Software Angels Den is an angel-led investment platform that connects fast-growing companies with experienced investors. ## Scottish Enterprise - Type: VC Fund - Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 10 - Stages: Grant, Seed - Focus: Biotechnology, Software, Health Care Scotland's business advice, support and funding agency. Explore our products and services to find the right support for your business and apply online today. ## The Future Fund - Type: VC Fund - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 10 - Stages: Convertible Note, Seed - Focus: Software, FinTech, Financial Services The Future Fund is provides government loans to UK-based companies ranging from £125,000 to £5 million. ## Midven - Type: VC Fund - Location: Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 9 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Manufacturing, Information Technology I found a great domain name for sale on Dan.com. 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Our continuous search for new opportunities has led us to create a balanced collection of complementary funds and relationships. ## United Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Milan, Lombardia, Italy - Relevant deals: 9 - Stages: Series A, Seed - Focus: Software, Information Technology, FinTech We are an independent Venture Capitalfirm supporting visionary entrepreneurs toreinvent industries through technology. ## Wayra - Type: VC Fund - Location: Madrid, Madrid, Spain - Relevant deals: 9 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Information Technology, SaaS Wayra is a globally connected and technological open innovation hub in the world. We currently operate in 10 countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Germany, Mexico, Peru, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Venezuela.Through Telefónica our global presence allows us to be at the helm of innovation, shoulder to shoulder with drivenentrepreneurs and in a position to engage the right partners and leaders of industries for business. Our mission is clear, to connect innovators with Telefónica and generate joint business opportunities. We are the interface between Telefónica and entrepreneurial ecosystems across the globe because innovation makes good business sense. ## Hotspur Capital - Type: VC Fund - Relevant deals: 9 - Stages: Seed, Angel - Focus: Software, Location Based Services, Mobile Hotspur Capital is a financial organization. ## Scottish Investment Bank - Type: VC Fund - Location: Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 8 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Biotechnology, Information Technology Speak with our Entrepreneurship Team, who can help you find sources of finance, engage with funders and secure investment to grow your business. ## GMG Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 8 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Software London based Venture Capital Fund Manager investing in UK seed stage companies at the intersection of media and technology ## Supernode Global - Type: VC Fund - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 8 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Media and Entertainment An early-stage venture capital fund investing in Consumer and B2B technologies that meaningfully enhance our personal and professional lives. ## Newable Private Investing - Type: VC Fund - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 8 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Health Care, Biotechnology Newable: Helping over 20,000 businesses thrive annually with tailored financial products, advice, and flexible workspace solution ## MMC Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 8 - Stages: Series A, Seed - Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning MMC is a venture capital fund investing in early stage, high-growth UK companies. Investing in technology companies at Seed and Series A. ## Jenson Funding Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 8 - Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed - Focus: Software, Marketplace, Artificial Intelligence Invest in Jenson EIS & SEIS Funds whilst supporting Growth Capital schemes accessing a diverse Portfolio, which is deploying this tax year. ## LocalGlobe - Type: VC Fund - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 8 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology Seeding ambitious founders at places like @citymapper, @improbableio,@teamkano, @moo, @songkick,@seedcamp, @transferwise and @zoopla since 1999. Who's next? ## Techstart Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 8 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Health Care Techstart Ventures is a first-cheque investor for extraordinary founders pursuing uncapped global opportunities. ## Kindred Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 8 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B - Focus: Software, Biotechnology, Health Care A new model for Venture Capital where every founder we back becomes a co-owner of the fund ## Playfair Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 8 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, E-Commerce Playfair is a sector agnostic fund focused exclusively on pre-seed investing. Based in London, Playfair invests across the UK and Europe with an intentionally high conviction, low volume approach: making six investments a year out of its third $70m fund and preserving time, capital and resource to help companies post-investment. Our 78% Series Agraduation rate is ~3x industry average. Playfair has backed 100+ companies since 2013, including Thought Machine, Orca AI, Protex AI, StackOne and Nory. ## SAATCHiNVEST - Type: VC Fund - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 7 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Apps, Software, E-Commerce SAATCHiNVEST is a venture capital and investment firm. The Firm makes seed and early stage investments in startup companies within the technology sector. ## Northzone - Type: VC Fund - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 7 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Seed - Focus: Software, FinTech, Information Technology Northzone is a multi-stage venture capital firm operating across Europe and the US. Since 1996, it has backed more than 250 companies, including Spotify, Klarna, Spring Health, and Black Forest Labs. ## Venrex - Type: VC Fund - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 7 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: E-Commerce, Fashion, Software Venrex Investment Management is a UK-based venture capital firm that backs creative Founders to launch and build innovative businesses. ## Guinness Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 7 - Stages: Series A, Series B - Focus: E-Commerce, Health Care, Software Guinness Ventures specialise in Series A funding, supporting UK-based scale-up companies in the areas of enterprise technology, consumer brands and health innovation. ## Amadeus Capital Partners - Type: VC Fund - Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 7 - Stages: Series B, Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology Amadeus Capital Partners, Venture Capital For Technology Companies. 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We have over £120m in AUM, and backed by the UK's British Business Bank. ## 7percent Ventures - Type: VC Fund - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 7 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology Venture X is our top-notch financial investment firm Webflow Template created for modern VC and investor firms looking for a dark mode website design. ## Firstminute Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 7 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence firstminute is a seed fund backed by over 130 unicorn founders and a world-class community. ## Balderton Capital - Type: VC Fund - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 7 - Stages: Series A, Series B, Series C - Focus: Software, Financial Services, Artificial Intelligence In the two decades since our founding, we have worked with hundreds of extraordinary European founders, and have raised eight funds totalling more than $3bn. ## Creative UK - Type: VC Fund - Location: Bristol, Bristol, City of, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 7 - Stages: Debt Financing, Seed - Focus: Media and Entertainment, Film Production, Software We are here for those who dare to imagine: imagine a fairer, more prosperous world, achieved through the power of creativity.