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Corporate VCs backing Media

Updated 7 November 2026

Corporate VCs we have observed in a media round in the last two years.

See all 20 →The top 20
20investors on the listNo change this week
302cheques in 12 months-21% against the market
$14Mmedian round they joined+74% against the market median
85%wrote a cheque in 12 months
40%have led a round

The Top 20

Ordered by cheques observed, never by anything anyone paid for

Deploying now (17)

  1. 1WayraDeploying nowCorporate VC · Germany1,160$2Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  2. 2Google VenturesDeploying nowCorporate VC · United States884$38Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  3. 3Endeavor CatalystDeploying nowCorporate VC · United States318$30Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  4. 4Z Venture CapitalDeploying nowCorporate VC · Japan200$10Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  5. 5Comcast VenturesDeploying nowCorporate VC · United States199$25Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  6. 6Deutsche BankDeploying nowCorporate VC · Germany144$175Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  7. 7Sony Innovation FundDeploying nowCorporate VC · Japan142$10Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  8. 8BDMIquietCorporate VC · United States120$7Mmedian roundOct 2025last seen
  9. 9EndeavorDeploying nowCorporate VC · United States106$25Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  10. 10Nippon Venture CapitalDeploying nowCorporate VC · Japan95$2.9Mmedian roundJul 2026last seen
  11. 11ICF CapitalDeploying nowCorporate VC · Spain58$1.4Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  12. 12ABN AMRO FundDeploying nowCorporate VC · Netherlands54$185Mmedian roundNov 2026last seen
  13. 13Orange VenturesDeploying nowCorporate VC · France53$11Mmedian roundSept 2026last seen
  14. 14BankinterDeploying nowCorporate VC · Spain12$78Mmedian roundAug 2026last seen
  15. 15KraftonDeploying nowCorporate VC · South Korea4$34Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  16. 16ProsegurquietCorporate VC · Spain2$5Mmedian roundJan 2025last seen
  17. 17Arche FundquietCorporate VC · Vietnam1$17Mmedian roundMay 2025last seen
  18. 18North Carolina Local News Lab FundDeploying nowCorporate VC1$85Kmedian roundJun 2026last seen
  19. 19PGA TOURDeploying nowCorporate VC · United States1$24Mmedian roundOct 2026last seen
  20. 20SucSEED IndovationDeploying nowCorporate VC · India1$3.4Mmedian roundApr 2026last seen

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Quick answers about corporate VCs backing Media

Who are the most active corporate VCs backing Media?

By cheques observed, the most active are Wayra, Google Ventures, Endeavor Catalyst, Z Venture Capital and Comcast Ventures.

How many corporate VCs backing Media are there?

20 are on record. 85% made an investment in the last 12 months and 40% have led a round.

Which stages do corporate VCs backing Media back?

Of the rounds with a named stage in the last 12 months, mostly Series A (26%) and Debt (21%).

How big are the rounds corporate VCs backing Media join?

The typical (median) round among the leading investors here is $17M.

Which sectors do corporate VCs backing Media back most?

In the last 12 months, mostly AI, Fintech and Big Data & Analytics.

Which corporate VCs backing Media lead the most rounds?

Google Ventures (33 led), Comcast Ventures (8 led) and Sony Innovation Fund (3 led).

Where are corporate VCs backing Media based?

Among the most active, most are based in the United States (6), Japan (3) and Spain (3).

What have corporate VCs backing Media invested in recently?

Recent rounds include Pure Data Centres Group (Debt, Nov 2026, with ABN AMRO Fund), Return (Debt, Nov 2026, with Deutsche Bank) and ALLOX (Seed, Oct 2026, with ICF Capital).

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