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Media startups in London
52 media startups in London have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $1.1B between them.
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OnlyFansOnlyFans provides a social media platform where creators share and monetize content and develop connections with fans.OnlyFans provides a social media platform where creators share and monetize content and develop connections with fans.
Founded 2016London, United Kingdom$535Mlast round May 2026 - 2
Culture TripPremium small-group adventures for like-minded travellers; your companion for exploring the world while being good to itPremium small-group adventures for like-minded travellers; your companion for exploring the world while being good to it
Founded 2011London, United Kingdom$212Mlast round Jun 2023 - 3
CheckstepCheckstep is a London-based B2B technology company founded in 2020.Checkstep is a London-based B2B technology company founded in 2020.
Founded 2020London, United Kingdom$113Mlast round May 2026 - 4
GB NewsGB News is a British television and broadcasting company established in 2020.GB News is a British television and broadcasting company established in 2020.
Founded 2020London, United Kingdom$72Mlast round Aug 2022 - 5
VideojugVideojug develops entertainment and training videos, retail product films, and coverage of live events to connect brands and consumers.Videojug develops entertainment and training videos, retail product films, and coverage of live events to connect brands and consumers.
Founded 2006London, United Kingdom$30Mlast round May 2007 - 6
FesticketFesticket is a marketplace to discover and book music festival tickets, accommodation, transfers and extras.Festicket is a marketplace to discover and book music festival tickets, accommodation, transfers and extras.
Founded 2012London, United Kingdom$25Mlast round Oct 2020 - 7
PusherPusher is the category leader in delightful APIs for app developers building communication and collaboration features.Pusher is the category leader in delightful APIs for app developers building communication and collaboration features.
Founded 2011London, United Kingdom$12Mlast round Apr 2018 - 8
AframeAframe Media is a SaaS-based company that provides cloud video production storage and workflow.Aframe Media is a SaaS-based company that provides cloud video production storage and workflow.
Founded 2009London, United Kingdom$9.8Mlast round Apr 2012 - 9
SendOwlSendOwl is a digital commerce platform founded in 2010 and based in London, United Kingdom.SendOwl is a digital commerce platform founded in 2010 and based in London, United Kingdom.
Founded 2010London, United Kingdom$9.0Mlast round Feb 2023 - 10
WaywithWaywith is a London-based digital media platform founded in 2020.Waywith is a London-based digital media platform founded in 2020.
Founded 2020London, United Kingdom$5.7Mlast round Feb 2022 - 11
WooshiiVideo Development And OptimizationVideo Development And Optimization
Founded 2009London, United Kingdom$5.5Mlast round Jun 2019 - 12
TVPlayerTVPlayer was a UK-based internet television service that provided access to over 100 live television channels.TVPlayer was a UK-based internet television service that provided access to over 100 live television channels.
Founded 2011London, United Kingdom$5.2Mlast round Sept 2018 - 13
Edit CloudEdit Cloud is an editing platform that offers virtual editing suites.Edit Cloud is an editing platform that offers virtual editing suites.
Founded 2022London, United Kingdom$3.7Mlast round Oct 2024 - 14
Welbeck Publishing GroupWelbeck Publishing Group focus on illustrated non-fiction and children’s books for the co-edition market.Welbeck Publishing Group focus on illustrated non-fiction and children’s books for the co-edition market.
Founded 2019London, United Kingdom$3.2Mlast round Oct 2020 - 15The GardenThe Garden is an online media company.
The Garden is an online media company.
Founded 2021London, United Kingdom$3.0Mlast round Jul 2022 - 16
Car ThrottleCar Throttle is the internet's fastest growing car community.Car Throttle is the internet's fastest growing car community.
Founded 2009London, United Kingdom$3.0Mlast round Jan 2015 - 17
Massive InteractiveMassive is a specialist provider of technology and design services and software in the area of IP video.Massive is a specialist provider of technology and design services and software in the area of IP video.
Founded 1996London, United Kingdom$2.9Mlast round Apr 2015 - 18
Ortana Media GroupOrtana Media Group is based in Greenford, West London.Ortana Media Group is based in Greenford, West London.
Founded 2012London, United Kingdom$2.7Mlast round Sept 2023 - 19
The-DotsThe professional network for people who don’t wear suits to work.The professional network for people who don’t wear suits to work.
Founded 2014London, United Kingdom$2.3Mlast round Oct 2015 - 20OSOYOU.comOSOYOU.com is a fashion and beauty shopping website, which also provides a social platform showcasing the latest celebrity news.
OSOYOU.com is a fashion and beauty shopping website, which also provides a social platform showcasing the latest celebrity news.
Founded 2007London, United Kingdom$2.0Mlast round Apr 2007 - 21
True Royalty TVTrue Royalty TV is a subscription video service that specializes in royal-family content.True Royalty TV is a subscription video service that specializes in royal-family content.
Founded 2018London, United Kingdom$1.9Mlast round Mar 2023 - 22
Fix RadioFix Radio, known as "The Builders Station," is the UK's only national digital radio station dedicated to tradespeople and the construction industry.Fix Radio, known as "The Builders Station," is the UK's only national digital radio station dedicated to tradespeople and the construction industry.
Founded 2015London, United Kingdom$1.9Mlast round Mar 2026 - 23
The European Technology NetworkThe European Technology Network is a non profit organizationThe European Technology Network is a non profit organization
Founded 2025London, United Kingdom$1.6Mlast round Jul 2026 - 24
RollUp MediaWe are a media company focused on delivering a better content experience for everyone.We are a media company focused on delivering a better content experience for everyone.
Founded 2011London, United Kingdom$1.4Mlast round Jul 2012 - 25
Amcomri EntertainmentAmcomri Entertainment provides global distribution capabilities for independent,documentary and TV series.Amcomri Entertainment provides global distribution capabilities for independent,documentary and TV series.
Founded 2011London, United Kingdom$1.3Mlast round Aug 2023 - 26
xigxagxigxag is an independent digital reading startup based in Cornwall, UK, founded in 2019.xigxag is an independent digital reading startup based in Cornwall, UK, founded in 2019.
Founded 2019London, United Kingdom$1.2Mlast round Nov 2025 - 27
COPA90COPA90 is the world's largest independent football media business, founded in 2012 as a YouTube channel by Bigballs Media.COPA90 is the world's largest independent football media business, founded in 2012 as a YouTube channel by Bigballs Media.
Founded 2006London, United Kingdom$1.0Mlast round Sept 2023 - 28
Diagonal ViewDiagonal View creates entertaining video content that reaches mass audiences.Diagonal View creates entertaining video content that reaches mass audiences.
Founded 2008London, United Kingdom$1.0Mlast round Mar 2008 - 29
PocketHighStreetPocketHighStreet is a London-based retail technology company founded in 2013.PocketHighStreet is a London-based retail technology company founded in 2013.
Founded 2013London, United Kingdom$1.0Mlast round Jan 2018 - 30
Turbine StudiosTurbine Studios is a British independent production company that specializes in high-quality scripted drama for UK broadcasters and global streaming platforms.Turbine Studios is a British independent production company that specializes in high-quality scripted drama for UK broadcasters and global streaming platforms.
Founded 2019London, United Kingdom$952Klast round Nov 2022 - 31
DIAL GlobalDIAL Global is a UK-based accelerator focused on diversity, inclusion, belonging, equity, and culture (DIBEC).DIAL Global is a UK-based accelerator focused on diversity, inclusion, belonging, equity, and culture (DIBEC).
Founded 2019London, United Kingdom$688Klast round Feb 2022 - 32READBUGREADBUG is a curated reading experience that brings you independent, classic, cult and award-winning magazines for a monthly membership.
READBUG is a curated reading experience that brings you independent, classic, cult and award-winning magazines for a monthly membership.
Founded 2014London, United Kingdom$643Klast round Feb 2016 - 33
DeakuDeaku is a London-based software company founded in 2025, dedicated to creating a connected workspace for creators, marketing teams, and production companies.Deaku is a London-based software company founded in 2025, dedicated to creating a connected workspace for creators, marketing teams, and production companies.
Founded 2025London, United Kingdom$639Klast round Mar 2026 - 34
Beyond BoundaryOur service includes a comprehensive consult to help identify gaps and opportunities, and results in a comprehensive report that includes a project plan with tiOur service includes a comprehensive consult to help identify gaps and opportunities, and results in a comprehensive report that includes a project plan with ti
Founded 2018London, United Kingdom$630Klast round Nov 2021 - 35
eSwappeSwapp is a London-based SaaS platform that enhances peer-to-peer skill sharing and learning within organizations.eSwapp is a London-based SaaS platform that enhances peer-to-peer skill sharing and learning within organizations.
Founded 2018London, United Kingdom$514Klast round Nov 2021 - 36
1854 Media1854 Media is a digital media company based in London, founded in 2013.1854 Media is a digital media company based in London, founded in 2013.
Founded 2013London, United Kingdom$470Klast round Jul 2021 - 37
Black BalladBlack Ballad is a UK-based digital lifestyle and subscription media brand focused on amplifying the voices and experiences of Black British women.Black Ballad is a UK-based digital lifestyle and subscription media brand focused on amplifying the voices and experiences of Black British women.
Founded 2014London, United Kingdom$466Klast round Oct 2021 - 38
ReadWaveWe believe that an amazing story can change your life - and that story can come from anyone - a well-known published author, or an unpublished and unknown writer.We believe that an amazing story can change your life - and that story can come from anyone - a well-known published author, or an unpublished and unknown writer.
Founded 2012London, United Kingdom$465Klast round Jul 2013 - 39
Head of ZeusHead of Zeus is an award-winning independent publisher of genre fiction, narrative nonfiction and children’s books.Head of Zeus is an award-winning independent publisher of genre fiction, narrative nonfiction and children’s books.
Founded 2012London, United Kingdom$388Klast round Jun 2021 - 40
SimplestreamSimplestream is a leading London based provider of live streaming and live-to-VOD services to broadcast and media companies.Simplestream is a leading London based provider of live streaming and live-to-VOD services to broadcast and media companies.
Founded 2010London, United Kingdom$384Klast round Oct 2023 - 41
PressgluePressglue.com, Report.Share.Monetise: Simplifying news broadcast and social media engagement for education, communities and businesses.Pressglue.com, Report.Share.Monetise: Simplifying news broadcast and social media engagement for education, communities and businesses.
Founded 2011London, United Kingdom$312Klast round Mar 2012 - 42
RoundRackRoundRack is a London-based fashion-tech company founded in 2020.RoundRack is a London-based fashion-tech company founded in 2020.
Founded 2020London, United Kingdom$263Klast round Jan 2022 - 43
Braincup MediaBraincup Media is a UK-based digital media company specializing in video production, live streaming, and social media management, particularly in the sports andBraincup Media is a UK-based digital media company specializing in video production, live streaming, and social media management, particularly in the sports and
Founded 2021London, United Kingdom$228Klast round Nov 2024 - 44
Planet IvyWe are an online magazine providing news for the bored generation.We are an online magazine providing news for the bored generation.
Founded 2012London, United Kingdom$227Klast round Apr 2013 - 45
Tech.euTech.eu provides tech news, data, market intelligence, and insights into startup activity.Tech.eu provides tech news, data, market intelligence, and insights into startup activity.
Founded 2013London, United Kingdom$207Klast round Apr 2014 - 46
GLOBALDRUMGLOBALDRUM enables secure mobile-to-mobile social interaction for enterprises and their audiences.GLOBALDRUM enables secure mobile-to-mobile social interaction for enterprises and their audiences.
Founded 2005London, United Kingdom$192Klast round Apr 2013 - 47Urban TimesUrban Times is a social content publishing platform for writers, bloggers and journalists.
Urban Times is a social content publishing platform for writers, bloggers and journalists.
Founded 2010London, United Kingdom$151Klast round Apr 2014 - 48
Blue Crow MediaIndependent publisher of architecture maps, etc.Independent publisher of architecture maps, etc.
Founded 2006London, United Kingdom$98Klast round May 2014 - 49
OZ, USA leading tech company energizing live events and bringing communities together through out of this world experiences.A leading tech company energizing live events and bringing communities together through out of this world experiences.
Founded 2018London, United Kingdom$50Klast round Feb 2025 - 50
ReedsyReedsy connects authors and publishers with the world's best editors, designers, and marketers to create high-quality books.Reedsy connects authors and publishers with the world's best editors, designers, and marketers to create high-quality books.
Founded 2014London, United Kingdom$41Klast round Mar 2015
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