Channel 4 Startup Programs & Corporate Open Innovation Analysis Social & Leisure · Entertainment
In StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index, Channel 4 ranks #81 globally and #6 in the United Kingdom. It ranks #5 in the Social & Leisure industry and #3 in the Entertainment subindustry.
Channel 4 Startup Activity Metrics
Channel 4 has supported 49 startups through programs and investments, with those companies raising a combined $1.7 billion over the last ten years. The company currently operates 2 active startup programs.
Explore Channel 4's investments, startup programs, and corporate open innovation activity
Channel 4 has deployed more than $1.9 million in startup investments through Channel 4 Ventures and partnership programs, strengthening its position as one of the leading innovation-driven corporations globally.
The company currently runs 2 active startup programs supporting 49 startups worldwide across industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Edtech, Energy & Environment, and Fintech. Its venture arm Channel 4 Ventures has invested in over 45 startups since it was founded in 2014.
The corporate-innovation activity is concentrated in Ecommerce & Retail, Software & Data, and Fintech, categories where Channel 4's scale provides outsized leverage to early-stage startups.
Where Channel 4-associated startups operate
Sector, HQ-city and program-location breakdowns for the startups associated with Channel 4. Unlock the full breakdown with StartupBlink Pro.
Channel 4 Startup Programs and Corporate Venture Capital initiatives
Channel 4 engages startups through 2 active programs, supporting 49 startups in total based on our database.
Top startups associated with Channel 4
Channel 4's top 5 associated startups have raised 52% of the $1.7 billion raised in the last ten years across all 49 associated startups, led by Pinterest at $341 million. Channel 4 is associated with 47 active startups and 2 exits. Channel 4 Ventures supports the largest number of startups, with 45 associated startups.
Disclaimer: This is based on general open web search and prone to mistakes.
| Startup | SB Score | Industry | HQ city | Link Type to Corporation | Linked via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pinterest | SB 921 | Social & Leisure | San Francisco | Program Investment | Channel 4 Ventures |
 Carwow | SB 650 | Fintech | London | Program Investment | Channel 4 Ventures |
 IMPRESS | SB 608 | Healthtech | Barcelona | Program Investment | Channel 4 Ventures |
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