Investing in the Creative Sector

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How would you describe yourself?* This field is required.
Angel Investor
Angel Group
Investment Fund
Family Office
Corporate VC
Online Investment Platform
Accelerator/Incubator
Other
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In what areas of the creative industries are you interested?* This field is required.Please choose all that apply
Digital Media & Content
Animation & Visual Effects
Immersive Reality (AR/VR/XR)
Fashion & Design
Music
Film, High-end TV & Entertainment
Content streaming platforms
Gaming
I am not interested in the sector
Other
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How active are you in the creative sector?* This field is required.
I have made 1 or more investments in the sector
I am strongly considering investing in the sector
The sector is interesting, but I am not prepared to make an investment yet
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Why are you not interested in the sector?* This field is required.Please choose all that apply
Lack of knowledge or experience in the sector
Lack of access to quality deal flow
Uncertainty about the growth and returns
Overall sense that this is a risky sector
Not sure how my skills will apply to businesses in the sector
Preference to invest in other areas
Other
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What type of creative industry businesses are you most interested in?* This field is required.Please choose all that apply
Content Creators
Content Publishers
Content Platforms
Enabling Technologies
Enabling Services
Other
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Have you taken part in UKBAA-linked creative industry activities?* This field is required.E.g., the Creative England Evolve programme or Invest in Creative toolkit
YESNO
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Has it benefited your understanding or stance towards investing in the creative industries?* This field is required.Please choose all that apply
It hasn’t helped at all
An increased understanding of the sector
Increased access to case studies and success stories
Access to a pipeline of quality deal flow
Access to co-investment funds or angel groups in the sector
Understanding of availability of tax relief or government support
General increased interest in the sector
Other
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Based on your understanding of the creative industries, what sub-sectors do you feel have the strongest potential for growth/returns?* This field is required.You don't have to have made an investment in these areas to respond. Please choose all that apply.
Digital Media & Content
Animation & Visual Effects
Immersive Reality (AR/VR/XR)
Fashion & Design
Music
Film, High-end TV & Entertainment
Content streaming platforms
Gaming
I don't know enough about the industry to answer this question
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What do you feel would reduce barriers for investors considering the creative industries? * This field is required.Please choose all that apply
Access to better quality investment ready propositions
Market intelligence and insights into growth potential
More case studies of success stories and exits
More direct government support for investors
Dedicated sector funds or co-investment fund
More clarity on where investors can invest in the sector
Other
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What activities do you find have the most impact for supporting investors exploring new sectors such as the creative industries?* This field is required.Please choose all that apply
Sector deep dives with expert guest speakers
Roundtable discussions led by sector-experienced angels
Attending pitch events with quality businesses presenting
Attending small networking and pitching dinners/lunches
Attending large-scale, informative summits
Industry reports on growth in the sector
Investor or expert-led online or in-person workshops
Other
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If other, please specify* This field is required.
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