Electric Noir
7 known investors
London studio making phone-first interactive crime dramas, best known for its Scriptic mobile shows.
Also known as Electric Noir Studios · Electric Noir Studios Ltd · Scriptic
Investors · 7
Also in the syndicate · 5
Company profile
researched Aug 2026Electric Noir Studios (also referred to as Scriptic) is a London, UK-based mobile developer and creative studio working on interactive storytelling that blends film, TV and gaming. Its flagship product, Scriptic, delivers phone-first shows in which users control the narrative.
The company's interactive crime drama format casts the player as a detective who investigates and solves murders by working through the smartphones of victims, producing an immersive, message- and video-driven experience delivered on mobile devices.
Founding story
The studio was founded in 2017 by Nihal Tharoor and Benedict Tatham, described as a pair of former advertising agency executives based in London.
Business model
Business-to-consumer mobile application, distributing interactive narrative entertainment directly to users on smartphones.
Traction
The studio was awarded a BAFTA in 2020.
Latest developments
The studio's flagship Scriptic product continues to be presented as its main offering, with the company also referenced under the Scriptic name.
▸Full profile — market position, technology, go-to-market, geography, history
Market position
Positioned in the media and entertainment sector at seed stage, alongside other interactive narrative and mobile gaming studios such as Super Evil Megacorp.
Technology
Mobile-first interactive narrative application that simulates the smartphone of a fictional victim, allowing users to explore evidence and direct the story's outcome.
Go-to-market
Consumers who use mobile applications for interactive narrative entertainment across film, TV and gaming formats.
Geography
Headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
History
Founded in 2017 in London, the company announced a pre-seed funding round in mid-2020 led by Moonfire Ventures with participation from angel investors, and received a BAFTA award the same year. Its investor base also includes vgames and Agnitio Capital, which participated in the studio's initial funding round.
Compiled by commissioned research from 6 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.
Timeline · 2
launches, deals, and filingsThe London-based mobile developer announced a pre-seed funding round led by Moonfire Ventures with participation from angel investors Alexis Bonte, Alan Fung, Shum Singh and Tara Reddy. Harbottle & Lewis advised the company on the round.
Dated company events from announcements, filings, and press; legal rows summarize public dockets and regulator releases.
▸Research sources · 6
primary sources listed
- Electric Noir Studios — Media & Entertainmentf4.fund · web
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Electric Noir do?
- London studio making phone-first interactive crime dramas, best known for its Scriptic mobile shows.
- Who are Electric Noir's investors?
- Electric Noir's investors include Moonfire Ventures, Perivoli Innovations.