Media & Entertainment · England, India

Best Media & Entertainment Companies in England, United Kingdom

Updated 2026-06-16 · Ranked by funding & momentum

3349 indexable Media & Entertainment companies headquartered in England, United Kingdom, ranked by total equity funding and recent funding momentum. Combined disclosed equity funding of $8.1B across 600 funded companies, including 3 unicorns.

3,349
Companies
$8.1B
Total Funding
600
Funded
3
Unicorns
2
Rounds (90d)

Ranked: Best Media & Entertainment companies in England

#CompanyFundingValuationStage Latest roundEmployeesFoundedMomentum
1 DAZN Unicorn
Provider of the news media platform for multiple sports
$1.4B Series E Series E Feb 2025 2,737 2015 ↑ Active
2 Checkstep
AI-powered content moderation platform that detects and actions harmful user-generated content online
$6.8M Seed Seed May 2026 9 2020 ↑ Active
3 Midnite
Esports betting platform for players
$18.5M $65M
as of 2022
Series C Series C Jan 2026 24 2015 ↑ Active
4 Antier Solutions
White-label cryptocurrency exchange development platform
$3M Seed Seed May 2026 1 2003 ↑ Active
5 Seat Unique
Provider of VIP tickets and hospitality packages for live events
$28M Series A Series A Oct 2025 4 2018 ↑ Active
6 Polaron
3D image reconstruction platform
$8M Series A Series A Feb 2026 2023 ↑ Active
7 Captur
Developer of on-device visual recognition software for enterprise mobile applications
$4.3M Seed Seed Mar 2026 3 2021 ↑ Active
8 Audoo
Music recognition and royalty management solution
$31.7M Series A Series A May 2025 30 2018 ↑ Active
9 BBC
Public service broadcaster providing television, radio, and online content
$33.6M Funding Raised Grant (prize money) May 2025 350 1989 ↑ Active
10 Fan Hub
Content platform for football fans
$3M Seed Grant (prize money) Feb 2026 15 2014 ↑ Active
11 Yoto
Online retailer of audio players, cards, and related accessories
$74.4M Series B Conventional Debt Oct 2024 98 2015 ↑ Active
12 Stability AI Unicorn
Developer of generative AI models for image, video, audio, and 3D
$206M $1B
as of 2022
Seed Seed Jun 2024 45 2021 ↑ Active
13 Connectd
Platform for founders, advisors, and investors to make and manage connections
$8.7M $12.1M
as of 2022
Series A Series A Jul 2025 8 2019 ↑ Active
14 Runware
Online platform offering AI-based art generator for consumers
$3M Series A Series A Dec 2025 2023 ↑ Active
15 Fanvue
Subscription-based social sharing platform
$1M Series A Series A Jan 2026 5 2020 ↑ Active
16 Cantilever Media
Provider of film and tv production services
$676.3K Seed Seed Feb 2026 2018 ↑ Active
17 Memorify
Provider of a digital memory‑curation and storytelling platform
$562.7K Seed Seed Mar 2026 2024 ↑ Active
18 Arbolus
Cloud and AI-based enterprise social platform
$21M $88.9M
as of 2022
Series B Series B Nov 2024 14 2019 ↑ Active
19 Blackbird
Cloud-based video content management provider
$3.9M Public Post IPO Jul 2025 28 1998 ↑ Active
20 Dice
Provider of online ticketing booking platform
$238.3M $95M
as of 2024
Series D Series D Feb 2023 97 2014
21 AMPOLLO
Provider of music collaboration platform
$3.2M Series A Series A Mar 2025 2022 ↑ Active
22 Aloudable
Provider of AI-driven platform converting written content into podcast episodes
$354.5K Seed Seed Nov 2025 2024 ↑ Active
23 Playtech
Developer of gambling software platforms for casino and sports betting
$1.3B Acquired Post IPO Mar 2019 512 1999
24 un:hurd music
Provider of music promotion platform for independent artists
$317K Seed Seed Oct 2025 7 2016 ↑ Active
25 Condense
Developer of volumetric video technology for virtual production and live events
$6.5M Seed Seed Jun 2024 13 2019 ↑ Active
26 Garden Studios
Provider of film production services
$3.5M Seed Seed Sep 2024 7 2020 ↑ Active
27 Arthos
AI-powered music creation platform
$733.9K Seed Seed Jul 2025 2025 ↑ Active
28 Lapse
Provider of photography solutions for creating social photo journals
$42.4M Late Stage Unattributed Dec 2023 9 2021
29 Striver
Social media platform for soccer players
$450.4K Seed Seed Jul 2025 2021 ↑ Active
30 introstars
A B2B SaaS marketplace that connects professionals for high-value business introductions and referrals
$300K Seed Seed Sep 2025 2023 ↑ Active
31 Betmate
Operator of a social betting platform offering peer-to-peer sports games
$2M Series A Series A Jan 2025 6 2020 ↑ Active
32 Box To Box Films
Provider of film production services
$38.2M Series C Series C Jan 2024 86 2016
33 disguise
Integrated visual production suite for video professionals
$2.4M Acquired Grant (prize money) Oct 2024 31 2013 ↑ Active
34 Gravity Sketch Limited
Provider of a 3D sketching tool for VR applications
$38.4M $58.7M
as of 2023
Series A Grant (prize money) Jun 2023 29 2014
35 Peanut
App-based social platform connecting women
$21.8M $3M
as of 2023
Series B Series B Dec 2023 13 2016
36 Recrd
Provider of video monetisation platform
$4M Seed Seed Jul 2024 2019 ↑ Active
37 Mirriad
AI powered in-video advertising platform
$37.1M Public Post IPO May 2023 100 2007
38 Aiva Technologies
AI-based music composer platform
$2.5M $5M
as of 2024
Series A Series A Jul 2024 9 2016 ↑ Active
39 Kaedim
AI-based software to convert 2D images into 3D models
$15.2M $1.8M
as of 2021
Series A Series A Mar 2024 4 2020
40 Jackpotjoy
Online gaming platform for the gambling industry
$519M Acquired Conventional Debt Nov 2017 23 2001
41 Move.ai
Developer of artificial intelligence software for markerless motion capture systems
$17.4M $42.4M
as of 2022
Seed Seed Oct 2023 23 2019
42 FanCircles
Cloud-based provider of fan engagement platform
$2M Seed Seed Aug 2024 2015 ↑ Active
43 Electric Sheep
AI-powered video editor and VFX platform
$500K Seed Grant (prize money) Feb 2025 4 2022 ↑ Active
44 Amplify
Provider of tools for artists to promote music and engage fans
$1.2M Seed Seed Nov 2024 6 2017 ↑ Active
45 ROXi
Provider of smart stereo hardware for music listening
$39.9M $40.7M
as of 2021
Acquired Series B Apr 2023 24 2014
46 Salt
Provider of global music royalty collection services
$1.4M Seed Grant (prize money) Sep 2024 2022 ↑ Active
47 The Ink Factory
Developer of film and television adaptations from literary works
$189.4M Series B Series B Jun 2019 27 2010
48 Spitfire Audio
Developer of virtual instruments and sample libraries for music creation
$297.5K Acquired Grant (prize money) Apr 2025 100 2007 ↑ Active
49 Pure Energy Music
An online workout music streaming platform
$520.9K Seed Seed Jan 2025 1992 ↑ Active
50 Airship
Provider of art, assets, and animation services
$537.5K Funding Raised Conventional Debt Jan 2025 10 2010 ↑ Active

Top 12 Media & Entertainment companies in England

#1
DAZN Unicorn Series E
$1.4B Raised
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#1

DAZN Unicorn Series E

location_onLondon, England
Founded
2015
Employees
2,737
Funding raised
$1.4B
Stage
Series E

Provider of the news media platform for multiple sports. It provides users with an online sports media platform that sports news,live scores and video streaming solutions for multiple sports. It also provides users with player performance,NFT purchasing and ticket bookings.

Funding rounds (2 disclosed of 2)
Round Date Amount
Series E Feb 2025 $1B
Series D 2018 $391M
Founders & key people
Tech stack
amazon web servicescdnjscloudflarecore-jselementorgoogle analytics+14
#2
Checkstep Seed
$6.8M Raised
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#2

Checkstep Seed

location_onLondon, England
Founded
2020
Employees
9
Funding raised
$6.8M
Stage
Seed

AI-powered content moderation platform that detects and actions harmful user-generated content online. It provides scalable and automated solutions for online platform managers to safeguard their users.

Funding rounds (4 disclosed of 4)
Round Date Amount
Seed May 2026 $4.1M
Seed Apr 2022 $5M
Seed Apr 2021 $1.9M
Seed Mar 2021 $551.3K
Tech stack
amazon cloudfrontamazon s3amazon sesamazon web servicesaosbootstrap+14
#3
Midnite Series C
$18.5M Raised
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#3

Midnite Series C

location_onLondon, England
Founded
2015
Employees
24
Funding raised
$18.5M
Valuation
$65M · 2022
Stage
Series C

Midnite is an Esports betting platform for players. The company is an esports betting platform that enables gamers to bet on various esports games including Fortnite, CG GO, League of Legends, and more. Gamers can compete with other users and win prizes.

Funding rounds (5 disclosed of 5)
Round Date Amount
Series C Jan 2026 $35M
Conventional Debt Oct 2025 $100M
Series B Apr 2025 $10M
Series A Feb 2022 $16M
Seed Jan 2020 $2.5M
Tech stack
amazon advertisingamazon sesamazon web servicesamazon webstoreapple icloud mailcdnjs+14
#4
$3M Raised
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#4

Antier Solutions Seed

location_onNottingham, England
Founded
2003
Employees
1
Funding raised
$3M
Stage
Seed

White-label cryptocurrency exchange development platform. Provides infrastructure as a custodian service. Other services include website hosting, application development, and customized software development. Also offers brand development, multimedia presentations, and marketing products.

Funding rounds (1 disclosed of 1)
Round Date Amount
Seed May 2026 $3M
Founders & key people
Tech stack
animate.csscloudflarecloudflare browser insightscontact form 7font awesomegoogle ads+14
#5
Seat Unique Series A
$28M Raised
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#5

Seat Unique Series A

location_onLondon, England
Founded
2018
Employees
4
Funding raised
$28M
Stage
Series A

Provider of VIP tickets and hospitality packages for live events. They offer access to premium experiences at sports, music, and cultural events. The company facilitates access to official hospitality and VIP tickets. It aims to make live experiences more accessible to fans.

Funding rounds (2 disclosed of 4)
Round Date Amount
Series A Oct 2025 Undisclosed
Series A Aug 2024 $19.1M
Series A Apr 2024 Undisclosed
Series A Jun 2023 $8.9M
Tech stack
bootstrapcloudflarecloudflare browser insightscloudinarygoogle analyticsgoogle tag manager+14
#6
Polaron Series A
$8M Raised
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#6

Polaron Series A

location_onThame, England
Founded
2023
Funding raised
$8M
Stage
Series A

3D image reconstruction platform. It allows users to create 3D representations from 2D images.

Funding rounds (1 disclosed of 1)
Round Date Amount
Series A Feb 2026 $8M
#7
Captur Seed
$4.3M Raised
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#7

Captur Seed

location_onLondon, England
Founded
2021
Employees
3
Funding raised
$4.3M
Stage
Seed

Developer of on-device visual recognition software for enterprise mobile applications. The software validates images in real-time, offline, and integrates into mobile applications. It turns written policy documents into dynamic code. The software provides configurations to control copy and user interface. It sends data in a structured format to trigger workflows.

Funding rounds (2 disclosed of 2)
Round Date Amount
Seed Mar 2026 $6M
Seed Oct 2023 $2.7M
Tech stack
calendlycloudflarecloudflare bot managementgoogle analyticsgoogle font apigoogle hosted libraries+12
#8
Audoo Series A
$31.7M Raised
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#8

Audoo Series A

location_onLondon, England
Founded
2018
Employees
30
Funding raised
$31.7M
Stage
Series A

Music recognition and royalty management solution

Funding rounds (11 disclosed of 11)
Round Date Amount
Series A May 2025 $399.9K
Series A Aug 2024 $1.7M
Series A Oct 2023 $5M
Series A Jan 2023 $3.6M
Series A Dec 2021 $9.5M
Series A Oct 2020 $6.9M
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Founders & key people
Tech stack
amazon web servicescookieyescore-jsfacebook pixelgoogle analyticsgoogle font api+9
#9
BBC Funding Raised
$33.6M Raised
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#9

BBC Funding Raised

location_onLondon, England
Founded
1989
Employees
350
Funding raised
$33.6M
Stage
Funding Raised

Public service broadcaster providing television, radio, and online content. It offers a portfolio of television services, including channels for children and national and regional programming. Ten UK-wide radio networks broadcast live music and speech programming; national radio services operate in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, along with local radio stations. Digital services encompass news, sports, weather

Funding rounds (26 disclosed of 34)
Round Date Amount
Grant (prize money) May 2025 $750K
Grant (prize money) Jan 2024 $547K
Grant (prize money) Jan 2023 $605K
Grant (prize money) Nov 2022 $1.1M
Grant (prize money) Mar 2022 $5.4M
Grant (prize money) May 2021 Undisclosed
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Founders & key people
Tech stack
adaamazon cloudfrontamazon s3amazon web servicesamerican expressapple icloud mail+14
#10
Fan Hub Seed
$3M Raised
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#10

Fan Hub Seed

location_onCambridge, England
Founded
2014
Employees
15
Funding raised
$3M
Stage
Seed

Fan Hub is an online content platform for football fans. Users can select their favorite team and they receive news and articles related to the team they follow. The company makes money by affiliate marketing, redirects fans to various businesses offering different services like matchday ticket booking and trip planning. Also offers cashback to users spending money using their platform.

Funding rounds (1 disclosed of 2)
Round Date Amount
Grant (prize money) Feb 2026 Undisclosed
Seed Jan 2024 $3M
Tech stack
apache http servercannycloudflarecloudflare bot managementcookieyescore-js+14
#11
Yoto Series B
$74.4M Raised
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#11

Yoto Series B

location_onLondon, England
Founded
2015
Employees
98
Funding raised
$74.4M
Stage
Series B

Online retailer of audio players, cards, and related accessories. The company provides screen-free entertainment and educational content for children of various age groups. Offerings include audiobooks, music, activities, and make-your-own card options. The business also provides accessories such as headphones, travel cases, and gift cards.

Funding rounds (9 disclosed of 9)
Round Date Amount
Conventional Debt Oct 2024 $15M
Series B Oct 2023 $23M
Series A Aug 2022 $13.1M
Series A Jan 2021 $17M
Seed Dec 2019 $3.3M
Seed Jun 2019 $2.2M
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#12
Stability AI Unicorn Seed
$206M Raised
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#12

Stability AI Unicorn Seed

location_onLondon, England
Founded
2021
Employees
45
Funding raised
$206M
Valuation
$1B · 2022
Stage
Seed

Developer of generative AI models for image, video, audio, and 3D. These models are designed for deployment across various platforms, including self-hosted, licensed, API, and cloud-based services. The company provides tools for marketing, entertainment, and gaming, focusing on customizable workflows and enterprise-level solutions. It offers resources such as a learning hub and customer stories to support users.

Funding rounds (2 disclosed of 3)
Round Date Amount
Seed Jun 2024 $80M
Seed Jun 2023 Undisclosed
Seed Sep 2022 $101M
Tech stack
amazon s3amazon web servicesangularcart functionalitycloudflarecloudflare bot management+14

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Funding & investor landscape

Total raised
$8.1B
across these companies
Companies funded
600
with disclosed funding
Highest-funded
$1.4B raised

Most active investors

E Europa 64 investments in Media & Entertainment SC SFC Capital 16 investments in Media & Entertainment T Techstars 15 investments in Media & Entertainment L LocalGlobe 13 investments in Media & Entertainment HM Herald Investment Management 12 investments in Media & Entertainment A Ascension 11 investments in Media & Entertainment FF Founders Factory 11 investments in Media & Entertainment S Seedrs 11 investments in Media & Entertainment TG The FSE Group 11 investments in Media & Entertainment WD Wayra Deutschland 11 investments in Media & Entertainment G Greenbird 10 investments in Media & Entertainment IV Index Ventures 10 investments in Media & Entertainment

Notable founders in England Media & Entertainment

SS Shay Segev CEO DAZN · $1.4B raised
GB Guillaume Bouchard Co-Founder & CEO Checkstep · $6.8M raised
NW Nick Wright Founder & CEO Midnite · $18.5M raised
DQ Daniel Qu Co-Founder Midnite · $18.5M raised
VS Vikram Singh Founder & CEO Antier Solutions · $3M raised
PH Phillipa Hicks Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer Seat Unique · $28M raised
RS Robin Sherry Co-Founder Seat Unique · $28M raised
IS Isaac Squires Co-Founder & CEO Polaron · $8M raised
CB Charlotte Bax Founder & CEO Captur · $4.3M raised
RE Ryan Edwards Founder & CEO Audoo · $31.7M raised
TD Tim Davie CEO BBC · $33.6M raised
GL Gareth Lippiatt Founder & CEO Fan Hub · $3M raised

Frequently asked questions

How many Media & Entertainment companies are there in England, United Kingdom?
Radar tracks 3349 indexable Media & Entertainment companies headquartered in England, United Kingdom, India, that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Media & Entertainment companies in England, United Kingdom?
The Media & Entertainment companies in England, United Kingdom on this list have raised a combined $8.1B in disclosed equity funding across 600 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Media & Entertainment company in England, United Kingdom?
DAZN is the highest-funded Media & Entertainment company in England, United Kingdom, with $1.4B in disclosed equity funding.
How many Media & Entertainment companies in England, United Kingdom are funded?
600 of the 3349 Media & Entertainment companies in England, United Kingdom on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Media & Entertainment unicorns are there in England, United Kingdom?
3 Media & Entertainment companies in England, United Kingdom on this list are valued at $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in England, United Kingdom Media & Entertainment companies?
The most active investors in England, United Kingdom Media & Entertainment companies on this list include Europa, SFC Capital, Techstars, LocalGlobe, Herald Investment Management.

Rankings are computed by Radar (Fliar BI) from the Radar company master and are updated periodically. Funding and momentum scores use disclosed equity-funding data only. Figures may lag private rounds. Last updated 2026-06-16.

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