Creative UK
Overview
Creative UK is a not-for-profit organization that champions, connects, supports and invests in creative people and businesses in the United Kingdom. It was formed in 2021 through the merger of Creative England and the Creative Industries Federation. The firm provides loans and investments to companies in sectors such as creative technology, digital media, games, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowdfunder | Apr 2025 | VC Round | Lead |
| BookingLive | May 2017 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| un:hurd music | Mar 2024 | Early Funding | Lead |
| DOVU | Apr 2017 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Whitelabel AI Corporation | May 2023 | Seed | Lead |
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Creative UK based?
Creative UK is headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom.
When was Creative UK founded?
Creative UK was founded in 2021.
How many portfolio companies does Creative UK have?
Creative UK has 18 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Creative UK's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Crowdfunder, BookingLive, un:hurd music, DOVU, Whitelabel AI Corporation.
What was Creative UK's most recent investment shown here?
Creative UK's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Crowdfunder in 2025.
What sectors does Creative UK focus on?
Creative UK focuses on Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Crypto & Web3, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does Creative UK focus on?
Creative UK typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Creative UK's AUM?
Creative UK's assets under management are estimated at over $62.5M.