Manta Media Capital is an event‑focused accelerator and investment firm built by experienced event operators. We partner with founders to launch, grow, and exit world‑class event and media businesses, combining early investment with hands‑on operational support from leaders who have built and sold some of the sector’s most successful companies.

We invest in ambitious founders and operators building event or media businesses with clear growth potential. This includes early‑stage concepts, scaling events and businesses preparing for international expansion or acquisition.

You submit a short online application outlining your event and the support you need. Our team reviews it. If there’s a strong fit, we arrange a conversation to understand your opportunity before moving into evaluation and decision stages.

The initial review typically happens within a few days. The full process, from discovery to decision, usually takes a few weeks, depending on the complexity of the opportunity.

Investment levels vary based on the stage and scale of the opportunity. We invest early and pair capital with hands‑on operational support to accelerate growth and reduce founder risk. Please get in touch with the team or apply now (insert link) to discuss your needs.

Equity requirements depend on the size of the investment and the level of operational involvement. Our goal is always long‑term alignment and a fair structure that enables meaningful growth. Please get in touch with the team or apply now (insert link) to discuss.

Yes. All applications are treated with complete confidentiality and reviewed only by the Manta Media Capital partners involved in assessment.

Our team, led by Toby Duckworth includes eight of the industry’s most experienced event operators and M&A specialists such as Doug Emslie and Steve Monnington. Together they have launched more than 100 events across 26+ countries and led multiple successful exits including the sales of Tarsus Group to Informa Plc and 121 Group to Hyve.

Manta Media Capital’s team brings in depth expertise across the events and media sectors. Our support is tailored to your needs but may include concept validation, commercial strategy and pricing, sponsorship development, audience and marketing strategy, programme and product development, operations and logistics, international expansion, hiring and team structure, financial modelling and forecasting, networking and exit preparation and buyer introductions.

Manta Media Capital is an active partner who can support you where you need, in contrast to a traditional VC, angel investor or for event operators who launch independently.

We can help shape and validate your concept, build a strong commercial model, design scalable formats and leverage our network to secure partners, speakers, early sponsors and market traction as you need.

We provide capital, operational expertise and a global network to help you enter new markets, enhance profitability, add new revenue lines, improve unit economics and position your event for long‑term growth. Whilst headquartered in the UK, Manta Media Capital has a global reach and is well positioned to make introductions to venues worldwide.

Our team includes some of the most experienced M&A advisors in the events industry. We help founders strengthen valuation drivers, prepare sales materials, identify buyers and navigate the entire acquisition process to achieve the best outcome.

An event accelerator fund provides both capital and hands‑on expertise to help founders grow faster than they could alone. Instead of passive investment, accelerators partner closely with founders to refine formats, improve commercial performance, and accelerate growth.

Traditional VCs and private equity firms provide capital and high‑level guidance. Manta Media Capital provides capital as well as hands on operational support and proven industry expertise, delivered by people who have actually built and sold event businesses. This creates faster progress, lower risk, and more predictable outcomes.

Manta Media Capital is more than just event funding. It’s a true partner who will give you access to experienced operators who have built the very type of events you want to build. We help you launch stronger, scale faster, avoid pitfalls, access our global network and build a business that buyers will value. In short, our blend of investment, operational support and sector expertise gives founders more security and a better chance of success than they would have alone.