United Kingdom · Media production startup

Whisper

Whisper (The Whisper Group) is a global independent multi-genre production company founded in 2010.

Funding reportedLast round: Seed

Media productionRichmond, United Kingdom

About Whisper

Whisper (The Whisper Group) is a global independent multi-genre production company founded in 2010.

It specializes in sports, unscripted entertainment, documentaries, gaming/eSports, and branded content for premium broadcasters and brands worldwide. The company was co-founded by BAFTA-winning CEO Sunil Patel, broadcaster Jake Humphrey, and former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard. With over 300 staff, Whisper has a presence in the UK, EMEA, North America, and Australasia. Whisper offers end-to-end production services, focusing on live sports coverage, documentaries, and entertainment content. It has produced high-profile content for major global events, including the Formula One, UEFA Champions League, and FIFA World Cup. The company is also known for its partnership with UEFA as an official broadcast and digital content production partner. Whisper has received recognition for its workplace culture, being a six-time recipient of the Broadcast Best Places to Work award from 2017 to 2023.

What company datasets say Whisper raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all2Min the source's currency
Last roundSeed
Last round size2M
Last round dateSept 2024

Founders and team

From Whisper's own website: 3 founders, 91 on the team.

David CoulthardCo-Founder
Jake HumphreyCo-Founder
Sunil PatelFounder
  • Fiona MorganChief Brand Officer
  • Gabi RodriguesPost Production and Talent Coordinator
  • Geoff RidingChief Partnerships Officer
  • Ifan HywynJunior Production Coordinator
  • Isabel ForbesInterim Chief People Officer
  • Mark ColeChief Growth Officer
  • Mohamed AbdiJunior Production Coordinator
  • Richard LancasterChief Technology Officer
  • Adam LovattHead of Legal
  • Anna AndrewsHead of Production, Whisper North
  • Caroline LloydHead of Production
  • Drew MastersHead of Documentaries and Distribution
  • Gareth StevenHead of Post Production
  • Kay SatterleyHead of Production
  • Richard HorneHead of Content - Sport
  • Sasha GraffHead of Operations
  • Steve ReesHead of Production Finance
  • Stuart FrayneHead of Technical Operations

And 73 more on the team.

The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

creative storytellingnon-sport entertainmentsocial media engagementlive sports storytellinglive sportssustainable production practicesemotional impactdistributionsports and entertainmentimmersive experiencessports eventsinnovative sports coveragescripted seriessports coveragecollaborationsports storytelling

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Sector
Media production
Industry code
NAICS 512110, SIC 7812
Region
England
Revenue
133M a year, as listed
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