# Top 50 Media Startups in London by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded media startups in London, ranked by total funding raised: $1.1B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/media-startups-london (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**OnlyFans** OnlyFans provides a social media platform where creators share and monetize content and develop connections with fans.](https://millionrounds.com/company/onlyfans) OnlyFans provides a social media platform where creators share and monetize content and develop connections with fans. *Founded* 2016 London, United Kingdom **$535M** last round May 2026
- 2 [**Culture Trip** Premium small-group adventures for like-minded travellers; your companion for exploring the world while being good to it](https://millionrounds.com/company/culture-trip) Premium small-group adventures for like-minded travellers; your companion for exploring the world while being good to it *Founded* 2011 London, United Kingdom **$212M** last round Jun 2023
- 3 [**Checkstep** Checkstep is a London-based B2B technology company founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/checkstep) Checkstep is a London-based B2B technology company founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 London, United Kingdom **$113M** last round May 2026
- 4 [**GB News** GB News is a British television and broadcasting company established in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gb-news) GB News is a British television and broadcasting company established in 2020. *Founded* 2020 London, United Kingdom **$72M** last round Aug 2022
- 5 [**Videojug** Videojug develops entertainment and training videos, retail product films, and coverage of live events to connect brands and consumers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/videojug) Videojug develops entertainment and training videos, retail product films, and coverage of live events to connect brands and consumers. *Founded* 2006 London, United Kingdom **$30M** last round May 2007
- 6 [**Festicket** Festicket is a marketplace to discover and book music festival tickets, accommodation, transfers and extras.](https://millionrounds.com/company/festicket) Festicket is a marketplace to discover and book music festival tickets, accommodation, transfers and extras. *Founded* 2012 London, United Kingdom **$25M** last round Oct 2020
- 7 [**Pusher** Pusher is the category leader in delightful APIs for app developers building communication and collaboration features.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pusher) Pusher is the category leader in delightful APIs for app developers building communication and collaboration features. *Founded* 2011 London, United Kingdom **$12M** last round Apr 2018
- 8 [**Aframe** Aframe Media is a SaaS-based company that provides cloud video production storage and workflow.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aframe) Aframe Media is a SaaS-based company that provides cloud video production storage and workflow. *Founded* 2009 London, United Kingdom **$9.8M** last round Apr 2012
- 9 [**SendOwl** SendOwl is a digital commerce platform founded in 2010 and based in London, United Kingdom.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sendowl) SendOwl is a digital commerce platform founded in 2010 and based in London, United Kingdom. *Founded* 2010 London, United Kingdom **$9.0M** last round Feb 2023
- 10 [**Waywith** Waywith is a London-based digital media platform founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/waywith) Waywith is a London-based digital media platform founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 London, United Kingdom **$5.7M** last round Feb 2022
- 11 [**Wooshii** Video Development And Optimization](https://millionrounds.com/company/wooshii) Video Development And Optimization *Founded* 2009 London, United Kingdom **$5.5M** last round Jun 2019
- 12 [**TVPlayer** TVPlayer was a UK-based internet television service that provided access to over 100 live television channels.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tvplayer) TVPlayer was a UK-based internet television service that provided access to over 100 live television channels. *Founded* 2011 London, United Kingdom **$5.2M** last round Sept 2018
- 13 [**Edit Cloud** Edit Cloud is an editing platform that offers virtual editing suites.](https://millionrounds.com/company/edit-cloud) Edit Cloud is an editing platform that offers virtual editing suites. *Founded* 2022 London, United Kingdom **$3.7M** last round Oct 2024
- 14 [**Welbeck Publishing Group** Welbeck Publishing Group focus on illustrated non-fiction and children’s books for the co-edition market.](https://millionrounds.com/company/welbeck-publishing-group) Welbeck Publishing Group focus on illustrated non-fiction and children’s books for the co-edition market. *Founded* 2019 London, United Kingdom **$3.2M** last round Oct 2020
- 15 [**The Garden** The Garden is an online media company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-garden) The Garden is an online media company. *Founded* 2021 London, United Kingdom **$3.0M** last round Jul 2022
- 16 [**Car Throttle** Car Throttle is the internet's fastest growing car community.](https://millionrounds.com/company/car-throttle) Car Throttle is the internet's fastest growing car community. *Founded* 2009 London, United Kingdom **$3.0M** last round Jan 2015
- 17 [**Massive Interactive** Massive is a specialist provider of technology and design services and software in the area of IP video.](https://millionrounds.com/company/massive-interactive) Massive is a specialist provider of technology and design services and software in the area of IP video. *Founded* 1996 London, United Kingdom **$2.9M** last round Apr 2015
- 18 [**Ortana Media Group** Ortana Media Group is based in Greenford, West London.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ortana-media-group) Ortana Media Group is based in Greenford, West London. *Founded* 2012 London, United Kingdom **$2.7M** last round Sept 2023
- 19 [**The-Dots** The professional network for people who don’t wear suits to work.](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-dots) The professional network for people who don’t wear suits to work. *Founded* 2014 London, United Kingdom **$2.3M** last round Oct 2015
- 20 [**OSOYOU.com** OSOYOU.com is a fashion and beauty shopping website, which also provides a social platform showcasing the latest celebrity news.](https://millionrounds.com/company/osoyou-com) OSOYOU.com is a fashion and beauty shopping website, which also provides a social platform showcasing the latest celebrity news. *Founded* 2007 London, United Kingdom **$2.0M** last round Apr 2007
- 21 [**True Royalty TV** True Royalty TV is a subscription video service that specializes in royal-family content.](https://millionrounds.com/company/true-royalty-tv) True Royalty TV is a subscription video service that specializes in royal-family content. *Founded* 2018 London, United Kingdom **$1.9M** last round Mar 2023
- 22 [**Fix Radio** Fix Radio, known as "The Builders Station," is the UK's only national digital radio station dedicated to tradespeople and the construction industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fix-radio) Fix Radio, known as "The Builders Station," is the UK's only national digital radio station dedicated to tradespeople and the construction industry. *Founded* 2015 London, United Kingdom **$1.9M** last round Mar 2026
- 23 [**The European Technology Network** The European Technology Network is a non profit organization](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-european-technology-network) The European Technology Network is a non profit organization *Founded* 2025 London, United Kingdom **$1.6M** last round Jul 2026
- 24 [**RollUp Media** We are a media company focused on delivering a better content experience for everyone.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rollup-media) We are a media company focused on delivering a better content experience for everyone. *Founded* 2011 London, United Kingdom **$1.4M** last round Jul 2012
- 25 [**Amcomri Entertainment** Amcomri Entertainment provides global distribution capabilities for independent,documentary and TV series.](https://millionrounds.com/company/amcomri-entertainment) Amcomri Entertainment provides global distribution capabilities for independent,documentary and TV series. *Founded* 2011 London, United Kingdom **$1.3M** last round Aug 2023
- 26 [**xigxag** xigxag is an independent digital reading startup based in Cornwall, UK, founded in 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/xigxag) xigxag is an independent digital reading startup based in Cornwall, UK, founded in 2019. *Founded* 2019 London, United Kingdom **$1.2M** last round Nov 2025
- 27 [**COPA90** COPA90 is the world's largest independent football media business, founded in 2012 as a YouTube channel by Bigballs Media.](https://millionrounds.com/company/copa90) COPA90 is the world's largest independent football media business, founded in 2012 as a YouTube channel by Bigballs Media. *Founded* 2006 London, United Kingdom **$1.0M** last round Sept 2023
- 28 [**Diagonal View** Diagonal View creates entertaining video content that reaches mass audiences.](https://millionrounds.com/company/diagonal-view) Diagonal View creates entertaining video content that reaches mass audiences. *Founded* 2008 London, United Kingdom **$1.0M** last round Mar 2008
- 29 [**PocketHighStreet** PocketHighStreet is a London-based retail technology company founded in 2013.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pockethighstreet) PocketHighStreet is a London-based retail technology company founded in 2013. *Founded* 2013 London, United Kingdom **$1.0M** last round Jan 2018
- 30 [**Turbine Studios** Turbine Studios is a British independent production company that specializes in high-quality scripted drama for UK broadcasters and global streaming platforms.](https://millionrounds.com/company/turbine-studios) Turbine Studios is a British independent production company that specializes in high-quality scripted drama for UK broadcasters and global streaming platforms. *Founded* 2019 London, United Kingdom **$952K** last round Nov 2022
- 31 [**DIAL Global** DIAL Global is a UK-based accelerator focused on diversity, inclusion, belonging, equity, and culture (DIBEC).](https://millionrounds.com/company/dial-global) DIAL Global is a UK-based accelerator focused on diversity, inclusion, belonging, equity, and culture (DIBEC). *Founded* 2019 London, United Kingdom **$688K** last round Feb 2022
- 32 [**READBUG** READBUG is a curated reading experience that brings you independent, classic, cult and award-winning magazines for a monthly membership.](https://millionrounds.com/company/readbug) READBUG is a curated reading experience that brings you independent, classic, cult and award-winning magazines for a monthly membership. *Founded* 2014 London, United Kingdom **$643K** last round Feb 2016
- 33 [**Deaku** Deaku is a London-based software company founded in 2025, dedicated to creating a connected workspace for creators, marketing teams, and production companies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/deaku) Deaku is a London-based software company founded in 2025, dedicated to creating a connected workspace for creators, marketing teams, and production companies. *Founded* 2025 London, United Kingdom **$639K** last round Mar 2026
- 34 [**Beyond Boundary** Our service includes a comprehensive consult to help identify gaps and opportunities, and results in a comprehensive report that includes a project plan with ti](https://millionrounds.com/company/beyond-boundary) Our 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* 2018 London, United Kingdom **$630K** last round Nov 2021
- 35 [**eSwapp** eSwapp is a London-based SaaS platform that enhances peer-to-peer skill sharing and learning within organizations.](https://millionrounds.com/company/eswapp) eSwapp is a London-based SaaS platform that enhances peer-to-peer skill sharing and learning within organizations. *Founded* 2018 London, United Kingdom **$514K** last round Nov 2021
- 36 [**1854 Media** 1854 Media is a digital media company based in London, founded in 2013.](https://millionrounds.com/company/1854-media) 1854 Media is a digital media company based in London, founded in 2013. *Founded* 2013 London, United Kingdom **$470K** last round Jul 2021
- 37 [**Black Ballad** Black Ballad is a UK-based digital lifestyle and subscription media brand focused on amplifying the voices and experiences of Black British women.](https://millionrounds.com/company/black-ballad) Black Ballad is a UK-based digital lifestyle and subscription media brand focused on amplifying the voices and experiences of Black British women. *Founded* 2014 London, United Kingdom **$466K** last round Oct 2021
- 38 [**ReadWave** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/readwave) 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* 2012 London, United Kingdom **$465K** last round Jul 2013
- 39 [**Head of Zeus** Head of Zeus is an award-winning independent publisher of genre fiction, narrative nonfiction and children’s books.](https://millionrounds.com/company/head-of-zeus) Head of Zeus is an award-winning independent publisher of genre fiction, narrative nonfiction and children’s books. *Founded* 2012 London, United Kingdom **$388K** last round Jun 2021
- 40 [**Simplestream** Simplestream is a leading London based provider of live streaming and live-to-VOD services to broadcast and media companies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/simplestream) Simplestream is a leading London based provider of live streaming and live-to-VOD services to broadcast and media companies. *Founded* 2010 London, United Kingdom **$384K** last round Oct 2023
- 41 [**Pressglue** Pressglue.com, Report.Share.Monetise: Simplifying news broadcast and social media engagement for education, communities and businesses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pressglue) Pressglue.com, Report.Share.Monetise: Simplifying news broadcast and social media engagement for education, communities and businesses. *Founded* 2011 London, United Kingdom **$312K** last round Mar 2012
- 42 [**RoundRack** RoundRack is a London-based fashion-tech company founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/roundrack) RoundRack is a London-based fashion-tech company founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 London, United Kingdom **$263K** last round Jan 2022
- 43 [**Braincup Media** Braincup Media is a UK-based digital media company specializing in video production, live streaming, and social media management, particularly in the sports and](https://millionrounds.com/company/braincup-media) Braincup Media is a UK-based digital media company specializing in video production, live streaming, and social media management, particularly in the sports and *Founded* 2021 London, United Kingdom **$228K** last round Nov 2024
- 44 [**Planet Ivy** We are an online magazine providing news for the bored generation.](https://millionrounds.com/company/planet-ivy) We are an online magazine providing news for the bored generation. *Founded* 2012 London, United Kingdom **$227K** last round Apr 2013
- 45 [**Tech.eu** Tech.eu provides tech news, data, market intelligence, and insights into startup activity.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tech-eu) Tech.eu provides tech news, data, market intelligence, and insights into startup activity. *Founded* 2013 London, United Kingdom **$207K** last round Apr 2014
- 46 [**GLOBALDRUM** GLOBALDRUM enables secure mobile-to-mobile social interaction for enterprises and their audiences.](https://millionrounds.com/company/globaldrum) GLOBALDRUM enables secure mobile-to-mobile social interaction for enterprises and their audiences. *Founded* 2005 London, United Kingdom **$192K** last round Apr 2013
- 47 [**Urban Times** Urban Times is a social content publishing platform for writers, bloggers and journalists.](https://millionrounds.com/company/urban-times) Urban Times is a social content publishing platform for writers, bloggers and journalists. *Founded* 2010 London, United Kingdom **$151K** last round Apr 2014
- 48 [**Blue Crow Media** Independent publisher of architecture maps, etc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/blue-crow-media) Independent publisher of architecture maps, etc. *Founded* 2006 London, United Kingdom **$98K** last round May 2014
- 49 [**OZ, US** A leading tech company energizing live events and bringing communities together through out of this world experiences.](https://millionrounds.com/company/oz-us) A leading tech company energizing live events and bringing communities together through out of this world experiences. *Founded* 2018 London, United Kingdom **$50K** last round Feb 2025
- 50 [**Reedsy** Reedsy connects authors and publishers with the world's best editors, designers, and marketers to create high-quality books.](https://millionrounds.com/company/reedsy) Reedsy connects authors and publishers with the world's best editors, designers, and marketers to create high-quality books. *Founded* 2014 London, United Kingdom **$41K** last round Mar 2015

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

**Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds

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