# Whisper: Media production, Richmond, United Kingdom

> Whisper: Whisper (The Whisper Group) is a global independent multi-genre production company founded in 2010. Based in Richmond, United Kingdom. Founded 2010.

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# Whisper

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

Funding reported Last round: Seed

Media production Richmond, United Kingdom

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2010 16 years old
- **Team:** 430 201 to 1,000 people
- **Funding reported:** 2M as listed, currency not stated
- **Last round:** Seed Sept 2024

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

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## 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 all **2M** in the source's currency

Last round **Seed**

Last round size **2M**

Last round date **Sept 2024**

## Founders and team

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

**David Coulthard** Co-Founder

**Jake Humphrey** Co-Founder

**Sunil Patel** Founder

- **Fiona Morgan** Chief Brand Officer
- **Gabi Rodrigues** Post Production and Talent Coordinator
- **Geoff Riding** Chief Partnerships Officer
- **Ifan Hywyn** Junior Production Coordinator
- **Isabel Forbes** Interim Chief People Officer
- **Mark Cole** Chief Growth Officer
- **Mohamed Abdi** Junior Production Coordinator
- **Richard Lancaster** Chief Technology Officer
- **Adam Lovatt** Head of Legal
- **Anna Andrews** Head of Production, Whisper North
- **Caroline Lloyd** Head of Production
- **Drew Masters** Head of Documentaries and Distribution
- **Gareth Steven** Head of Post Production
- **Kay Satterley** Head of Production
- **Richard Horne** Head of Content - Sport
- **Sasha Graff** Head of Operations
- **Steve Rees** Head of Production Finance
- **Stuart Frayne** Head of Technical Operations

And 73 more on the team.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

creative storytelling non-sport entertainment social media engagement live sports storytelling live sports sustainable production practices emotional impact distribution sports and entertainment immersive experiences sports events innovative sports coverage scripted series sports coverage collaboration sports storytelling

Built with from their website

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+8 more

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- **Sector:** Media production
- **Industry code:** NAICS 512110, SIC 7812
- **Region:** England
- **Revenue:** 133M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/whisper-a84f55999e)

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