# Top 50 Media Startups in the United Kingdom by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded media startups in the United Kingdom, ranked by total funding raised: $2.1B combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/media-startups-united-kingdom (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 [**ODEON Cinemas Group** ODEON Cinemas Group is a leading European cinema operator with 242 cinemas and 2,236 screens.](https://millionrounds.com/company/odeon-cinemas-group) ODEON Cinemas Group is a leading European cinema operator with 242 cinemas and 2,236 screens. *Founded* 2011 Stockholm, United Kingdom **$425M** last round Apr 2026
- 3 [**MUBI**](https://millionrounds.com/company/mubi) *Founded* - United Kingdom **$217M** last round Aug 2025
- 4 [**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
- 5 [**Brahma AI**](https://millionrounds.com/company/brahma-ai) *Founded* 2024 United Kingdom **$195M** last round Sept 2026
- 6 [**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
- 7 [**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
- 8 [**MediaCity Immersive Technologies Innovation Hub** MediaCity Immersive Technologies is a unique setting with the highest amount of creative, media, and technology enterprises.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mediacity-immersive-technologies-innovation-hub) MediaCity Immersive Technologies is a unique setting with the highest amount of creative, media, and technology enterprises. *Founded* 2023 United Kingdom **$39M** last round Apr 2025
- 9 [**MT DIGITAL MEDIA** MT Digital Media Limited is a UK-registered private limited company, incorporated on August 7, 2006.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mt-digital-media) MT Digital Media Limited is a UK-registered private limited company, incorporated on August 7, 2006. *Founded* 2006 Brentford, United Kingdom **$32M** last round Sept 2008
- 10 [**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
- 11 [**Zillion**](https://millionrounds.com/company/zillion) *Founded* - United Kingdom **$28M** last round Aug 2016
- 12 [**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
- 13 [**Babelgum** Babelgum is a mobile and web entertainment platform developed by Babel Networks, launched in beta on March 7, 2007.](https://millionrounds.com/company/babelgum) Babelgum is a mobile and web entertainment platform developed by Babel Networks, launched in beta on March 7, 2007. *Founded* 2006 Dublin, United Kingdom **$13M** last round Jun 2005
- 14 [**TeamFeePay** TeamFeePay is a Belfast-based company that specializes in football club management software.](https://millionrounds.com/company/teamfeepay) TeamFeePay is a Belfast-based company that specializes in football club management software. *Founded* 2018 Belfast, United Kingdom **$12M** last round Jan 2026
- 15 [**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
- 16 [**Daytrip** Daytrip is a global travel company that specializes in pre-booked, private car transfers between cities.](https://millionrounds.com/company/daytrip) Daytrip is a global travel company that specializes in pre-booked, private car transfers between cities. *Founded* 2015 United Kingdom **$11M** last round Jan 2024
- 17 [**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
- 18 [**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
- 19 [**One Media IP Group** One Media IP Group engages in the acquisition and exploitation of mixed media intellectual property rights for distribution.](https://millionrounds.com/company/one-media-ip-group) One Media IP Group engages in the acquisition and exploitation of mixed media intellectual property rights for distribution. *Founded* 2005 United Kingdom **$7.7M** last round Sept 2018
- 20 [**VITL** VITL is a healthtech company based in Nashville, Tennessee, founded in 2024.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vitl) VITL is a healthtech company based in Nashville, Tennessee, founded in 2024. *Founded* 2024 Nashville, United Kingdom **$7.5M** last round Mar 2026
- 21 [**Rotolight** Rotolight is a British technology company that specializes in designing and manufacturing advanced LED lighting systems for the photography, film, television, a](https://millionrounds.com/company/rotolight) Rotolight is a British technology company that specializes in designing and manufacturing advanced LED lighting systems for the photography, film, television, a *Founded* 2009 Iver, United Kingdom **$6.6M** last round Feb 2019
- 22 [**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
- 23 [**AudioBoo** Audioboo is a news publishing agency that keeps its readers up to date with the latest tech, business, and entertainment news.](https://millionrounds.com/company/audioboo) Audioboo is a news publishing agency that keeps its readers up to date with the latest tech, business, and entertainment news. *Founded* - Bakersfield, United Kingdom **$5.6M** last round Mar 2014
- 24 [**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
- 25 [**Cellcast** Cellcast is a UK-based broadcasting and digital entertainment company that specializes in participatory television programming and interactive telephony technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cellcast) Cellcast is a UK-based broadcasting and digital entertainment company that specializes in participatory television programming and interactive telephony technology. *Founded* 2003 Milton Keynes, United Kingdom **$5.3M** last round Aug 2007
- 26 [**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
- 27 [**GiveMeSport** GiveMeSport is a multi-channel digital sports publication delivering sports news, analysis features, and opinion-based content since 2014.](https://millionrounds.com/company/givemesport) GiveMeSport is a multi-channel digital sports publication delivering sports news, analysis features, and opinion-based content since 2014. *Founded* 2011 Montreal, United Kingdom **$4.6M** last round Jan 2014
- 28 [**Trint**](https://millionrounds.com/company/trint) *Founded* 2014 United Kingdom **$4.5M** last round Aug 2022
- 29 [**Two Rivers Media** Two Rivers Media is a media production company that creates films, television shows, and video content.](https://millionrounds.com/company/two-rivers-media) Two Rivers Media is a media production company that creates films, television shows, and video content. *Founded* 2018 United Kingdom **$4.1M** last round Oct 2022
- 30 [**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
- 31 [**Enrich Social Productions** Enrich Social Productions specializes in creating and distributing multiplatform media formats in music, sports, and social responsibility.](https://millionrounds.com/company/enrich-social-productions) Enrich Social Productions specializes in creating and distributing multiplatform media formats in music, sports, and social responsibility. *Founded* 2008 United Kingdom **$3.5M** last round Oct 2009
- 32 [**Recorder** Recorder is a news company that engages in engages in recording documentaries, investigations, and public services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/recorder) Recorder is a news company that engages in engages in recording documentaries, investigations, and public services. *Founded* 2016 United Kingdom **$3.2M** last round Jul 2025
- 33 [**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
- 34 [**OBT Live** OBT Live helps brands in media, sport, retail and leisure drive sales and increase brand loyalty among consumers through AI.](https://millionrounds.com/company/obt-live) OBT Live helps brands in media, sport, retail and leisure drive sales and increase brand loyalty among consumers through AI. *Founded* - Liverpool, United Kingdom **$3.1M** last round Jun 2025
- 35 [**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
- 36 [**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
- 37 [**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
- 38 [**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
- 39 [**LifeBook** LifeBook is a UK-based startup offering professionally written autobiographies as gifts for friends and family members.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lifebook) LifeBook is a UK-based startup offering professionally written autobiographies as gifts for friends and family members. *Founded* 2010 Godalming, United Kingdom **$2.5M** last round Sept 2012
- 40 [**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
- 41 [**Panivox** Panivox is an Editor, Player and Publishing Platform for interactive titles.](https://millionrounds.com/company/panivox) Panivox is an Editor, Player and Publishing Platform for interactive titles. *Founded* 2020 Warwick, United Kingdom **$2.2M** last round Sept 2022
- 42 [**Brillband** Brillband is a provider of app-based broadband designed for full-fibre networks.](https://millionrounds.com/company/brillband) Brillband is a provider of app-based broadband designed for full-fibre networks. *Founded* 2022 Glasgow, United Kingdom **$2.1M** last round Sept 2024
- 43 [**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
- 44 [**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
- 45 [**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
- 46 [**Wufwuf** Wufwuf is a London-based e-commerce company that specializes in the pet care industry, focusing primarily on dog owners.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wufwuf) Wufwuf is a London-based e-commerce company that specializes in the pet care industry, focusing primarily on dog owners. *Founded* 2018 Richmond, United Kingdom **$1.8M** last round Jan 2022
- 47 [**ChupaMobile** Chupamobile is a London-based marketplace established in 2012 that focuses on buying and selling mobile app and game source codes, templates, and related components.](https://millionrounds.com/company/chupamobile) Chupamobile is a London-based marketplace established in 2012 that focuses on buying and selling mobile app and game source codes, templates, and related components. *Founded* 2012 United Kingdom **$1.8M** last round Sept 2014
- 48 [**GigPig** GigPig facilitates a community-driven content development process by seamlessly connecting brands with consumers to boost brand presence.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gigpig) GigPig facilitates a community-driven content development process by seamlessly connecting brands with consumers to boost brand presence. *Founded* 2015 United Kingdom **$1.6M** last round Aug 2025
- 49 [**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
- 50 [**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

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

**Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds

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