Creative UK
Government fundSalford · Seed–Growth · 18 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Creative UK positions itself as an independent network championing the UK's creative industries, aiming to embed creativity within the country's culture, economy, and education. It supports and invests in creative people and businesses through a £35 million investment fund tailored to creative enterprises, alongside a range of regional and sector-specific business support programmes across the UK. The organisation also leads on policy and engagement for the creative sector, seeking to unite the industry and foster innovation to build a stronger, fairer, and more prosperous future.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 27, 2026.
Team · 18 people
from the firm's website & curatedWhat they invest in
from 36 of 53 portfolio companiesMedia & Entertainment ×19Marketing Tech ×10AI & Machine Learning ×9SaaS ×9Enterprise Software ×8Developer Tools ×6AdTech ×5Creator Economy ×5
HQs:United Kingdom×21United States×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 18 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×112 founders×43 founders×3
Where their founders studiedfrom 20 founders with education data
Kingston University ×2University of the Arts London ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 25 founders with career history
CrowdJustice ×3BBC ×2
1 founders hold a PhD (of 22 with degree data)
Investments · 53 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAntstream Arcade is a London-based cloud gaming service that streams a licensed library of retro arcade, console and computer games.
Steve Cottamin
Co-investorsSalica Investments
Arwen operates a real-time platform that collects, classifies, and acts on social media comments across paid and organic content in over 30 languages, combining proprietary classifiers, fine-tuned LLMs, and rule-based logic with human oversight.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS
Matthew McGrory(Founder)inDavid Cole(Founder)inJoel Bailey(Co-founder)in
Audiopi produces audio podcasts covering GCSE and A Level subjects such as English Literature, Language, and History for students, teachers, and parents.
EdTechMedia & Entertainment
David Piggins(Founder)inDavid Piggins FRSA(Founder)in
Big Light is a television production company that creates and produces scripted drama series, including The Man in the High Castle, Medici, Ransom and Devils.
Media & Entertainment
Frank Spotnitz(Founder & Chief Executive Officer)in
BookingLive provides online booking and scheduling software for organisations in the course and class market, serving customers ranging from local and central government and large corporations to small family-run businesses.
Enterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaS
Co-investorsBlackfinch Ventures
Bulbshare operates Ignite Communities, a mobile-first customer collaboration platform that lets brands co-create products, marketing, and strategies with engaged digital communities and gather feedback through surveys, video diaries, and multimedia content.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS
Co-investorsBegin CapitalBlossom Street VenturesPortfolio Ventures
Cantilever Media develops, finances, and produces animated films and television entertainment for family audiences.
Media & Entertainment
Andrew Baker(CEO)in
Covatic develops an on-device advertising platform powered by AI and machine learning that identifies user cohorts and delivers targeted ads while preserving consumer privacy.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningIoTLondon, GB
Nick Pinks(Founder)in
Co-investorsOxford Technology ManagementTechstars
Crack Magazine is a music and culture publication that sells print editions covering artists, electronic music, and related exhibitions.
E-commerceMedia & Entertainment
Create Health is a creative consultancy that partners with pharmaceutical and healthcare brands to develop marketing strategies and communications that connect with healthcare professionals and patients.
HealthtechMarketing Tech
Not-for-profit backing England's film, TV, games and digital businesses and running the BFI-funded Filming in England service.
UK crowdfunding platform offering rewards, donation and community share fundraising for community, charity and business projects.
Simon Deverell(Founder)inPhil Geraghty(Founder)inDawn Bebe(Founder)in
Co-investors500 GlobalK5 Ventures
Sue Frost(Founder)in
Cyclr is an embedded integration platform (embedded iPaaS) that lets software companies build and deliver in-app integrations for their users.
Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSEast Croydon, GB
Philip Bryan(Founder)in
Co-investorsBlackfinch VenturesPraetura Ventures
Dimension is a virtual production company that builds real-time 3D environments, LED volume stages, and volumetric capture systems for film and television productions.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyHardwareMedia & EntertainmentLondon, GB
Co-investorsCatalyst
UK government-funded programme connecting people aged 11-24 with routes into the creative industries.
UK design marketplace connecting startups and small businesses with student and recent-graduate designers.
Duel offers a platform for brands to run, scale, and automate advocacy programs, measuring their impact on reach and revenue.
Creator EconomyE-commerceMarketing TechSaaSLondon, GB
Paul Archer(Co-founder)inJaclyn(Co-founder)
Co-investors1818 Venture CapitalBright Pixel CapitalMolten VenturesSonae IMSuperSeed
Filming in England, part of Creative UK Group and funded by the BFI, provides free production support and signposting services to feature film and high-end TV productions filming across England outside London.
Media & Entertainment
Forestreet operates an AI platform for market and innovation discovery, letting companies research technology markets and vendors using data-driven insights rather than analyst reports or manual searches.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
David Doyle(CEO & Founder)inAlex Miller(CEO & Founder)in
Co-investorsGuinness Ventures
Forever Audio provides podcast creative and production services, including single-voice, interview, and round-table recordings, camera crews for video podcast packages, and post-production with music and sound design.
AdTechCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentLondon, GB
Seb Juviler(Founder)in
Independent creator of award-winning entertainment intellectual property for children and families across film and print media.
ConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentLiverpool, GB
Investor Connect is a HubSpot for Startups pilot program that showcases member startups' profiles to a network of global VCs.
London-based metaverse experiences studio building branded virtual activations.
Keaze helps shared owners in the UK sell their Shared Ownership homes, including resales, by guiding them through the sales process.
B2B MarketplacesMarketplacesPropTech
British company delivering digital content such as video, audio and filters to audiences at specific real-world locations.
Literal Humans is a growth marketing agency offering creative and go-to-market strategy services, with a focus on tech-for-good startups, nonprofits, and B2B SaaS companies.
Impact & Social GoodMarketing TechMedia & Entertainment
Paul David(Founder & CEO)in
LivingLens was a video intelligence platform that captured and analyzed video, audio, and text feedback to surface consumer insights for market research and customer experience teams.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing Tech
Co-investorsEndeavour Ventures Ltd.Juno Capital Partners
Locomizer provides footfall and user interest datasets derived from anonymized mobile GPS data, enabling retail analytics, city planning, marketing, and financial forecasting.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningData & Infrastructure
Co-investorsImpulse VCPhystech Ventures
Mo is an employee engagement and recognition platform that helps managers build workplace culture through everyday recognition moments.
Bristol-based visual effects studio making VFX and CG content for natural history television, film and immersive attractions.
Simon Clarke(Founder)in
NewTerritory is a global design and brand experience studio offering brand strategy, industrial and spatial design, communication, and brand measurement services.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechTravel & Hospitality
Nomad Games is a game development studio that adapts physical board games into digital versions and offers co-development, engineering, art, and porting services across PC, console, and mobile platforms.
GamingLymm, GB
Northcoders runs coding bootcamps for people looking to start or advance careers in software development, offering in-person events, virtual open evenings, and connections to hiring partners.
Developer ToolsEdTech
Chris Hill(Founder)in
Co-investorsSeneca Partners
Ocean Blue Software provides Smart TV and broadcast software expertise, including broadcast/interactive middleware (DTVKit, ORB), platform engineering, testing, certification, and deployment support.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareHardwareMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Quvium operates an affiliate review site that ranks and compares online casinos holding Curaçao licences (non-GAMSTOP casinos) for UK players, covering welcome offers, payment methods, game catalogues and safer-gambling tools.
GamingMedia & EntertainmentWoburn, US
Thomas Smith(Executive Officer, Director)inSteven P. Schmidt(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardZeev Neuwirth(Director)Mark Murcko(Director)Andrew O'Brien(Director)R. Hale Andrews(Director)
Co-investorsVala Capital
Sceenic builds "Watch Together" SDKs (tvOS, iOS, Android) and technology that lets viewers watch live TV and streaming content together in sync while socially connected.
Developer ToolsMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Paul Bojarski(Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder)inJonathan Williams(Chief Operating Officer & Co-Founder)inAharon Yechezkel(Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder)in
London-based media company publishing Gen Z news and culture and running a social media and influencer marketing agency.
Shira Jeczmien(Founder)in
UK-registered software developer incorporated in 2006, registered in Exeter and currently in liquidation.
Smart Avenue Media produces advertising, video, and commercial content for brands and businesses, with expertise in broadcast regulation and compliance.
AdTechMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentManchester, GB
Tracy(Managing Director)Jono(Creative Director)
Stampede Events is a live events production company that works with marketing agencies, communications firms, and in-house marketing departments to produce brand campaigns, product launches, and experiential marketing activations.
Marketing TechMedia & EntertainmentLondon, GB
Sticks & Glass is a post production facility offering editing, colour grading and finishing services for film and broadcast productions, including live sports.
Media & EntertainmentLeeds, GB
Adam Dean(Head of Production)in
Studio Giggle is a creative agency that produces live events and video content, combining storytelling with technical production to create immersive experiences for its clients.
Media & Entertainment
Steve Garratt(Founder)in
Studio MinaLima is a London-based design studio of designers, illustrators, and product developers that creates graphic art, prop design, illustrated books, collectible products, and immersive experiences for the entertainment and publishing industries.
ConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentLondon, GB
Miraphora Mina(Founder & Director)inEduardo Lima(Founder & Director)in
Tommy's is a UK pregnancy charity that funds research into miscarriage, stillbirth, and premature birth while providing midwife-led support and advice to parents.
AdTechDeveloper ToolsE-commerceHealthtechImpact & Social GoodMarketing TechRetail Tech
Bristol-based immersive art and experience company behind the Amazement Park.
Lucy Jarjourain
WeTrack provided project management, sustainability, and incident tracking software for major events and venues, helping organizers plan and deliver operations.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Peter Ward(Founder)in
Exits · 4
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioForestreetacq. by BeroeLivingLensacq. by MedalliaNewTerritoryacq. by GeniantWeTrackacq. by Momentus Technologies
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Mo · abc17news.com · Sep 2, 2026
Crowdfunder · help.crowdfunder.co.uk · Aug 18, 2026
Cantilever · altss.com · Jul 12, 2026
Stampede · boereport.com · Jul 9, 2026
Covatic · insidermedia.com · Jun 26, 2026
Studio MinaLima · licenseglobal.com · May 21, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Creative UK made?
- Creative UK has 53 tracked investments, 7 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What stage does Creative UK invest at?
- Creative UK invests at the Seed, Series A, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Creative UK focus on?
- Creative UK focuses on AdTech, AI & Machine Learning, Creator Economy, EdTech, Gaming, Marketing Tech, Media & Entertainment, PropTech, SaaS.
- Where is Creative UK located?
- Creative UK is headquartered in Salford, GB.
- Does Creative UK lead rounds?
- Creative UK has led 3 of the 7 rounds where its role is on record.
- Who does Creative UK co-invest with?
- Creative UK most often shares deals with Blackfinch Ventures, 1818 Venture Capital, Begin Capital, among 15 tracked co-investors.
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