Indie Growth Fund
Since its inception, the fund has made 29 investments and there are now 18 companies in the portfolio, including: Big Deal Films, Candour Productions, Duck Soup, Eagle Eye, Firecrest Films, Five Mile Films, Freedom Scripted, Paper Entertainment, Parable, Proper Content, Rockerdale Studios, Salamanda Media, Spelthorne Community Television, Spirit Studios, Studio Crook, Two Rivers Media, Warp Films and Yeti Media.
With a mixture of both scripted and unscripted companies, the portfolio represents an exciting and diverse mix of UK production talent. From start-up companies to more established Indies with ambitious growth plans, the Indie Growth Fund is a strategic partner offering support, guidance and strategic advice to help grow the company towards an ultimate sale.
The Indie Growth Fund is headed up by Caroline Murphy and reports in to an Advisory Board chaired by Martin Baker, Channel 4’s Director of Commercial Affairs, which also includes Lorraine Heggessey, Sarah Doole, Tracy Forsyth and Andrew Sheldon as Creative Mentors.
Its future strategy is focused on investing in companies in the Nations and Regions as well as interesting digital and diverse businesses across the UK.
Caroline and her team are always keen to hear from companies with the tenacity, ambition and vision to grow and take their business on to the next level. To get in touch, please email: growthfund@channel4.co.uk.
