State of UK Media Capital Funding 2023 in 8 Charts

The "State of UK Media Capital Funding 2023" dissects 16 deals that were concluded in the UK in 2023. This is the second review of a series of forthcoming market review papers that analyse the deal activity in the region, highlighting key trends in the media capital industry.

The information is based on the investment data present in the MFG Deal Hub. As of the 21st of February, 2024, the hub lists 529 startups and 603 unique deals.

What You Will Find Inside the Report
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• UK deal count and dynamics

• Notable investments

• Leading sectors

• Investment trends

• Most popular startup stages

• Leading investors

• Dominating media properties
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Key Takeaways:
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• 16 UK deals in 2023

• UK makes up 23% of global deal count

• TV trumps all channels

• Seed stage sustains highest share with 26 out of 82 investment rounds in 2018-2023

• Commerce leads the way

• Channel 4 Ventures takes the lead among UK investors
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Upcoming market reviews include:
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• DACH Media Capital Deal Activity

• NORDICS Media Capital Deal Activity

• LATAM Media Capital Deal Activity

• NORTH AMERICA Media Capital Deal Activity