Corporate / CVC · 1 deal
UK TV company
Every published round Channel 4 took part in, and every parcel of existing shares it bought off another holder. Deals we hold but haven't published yet are not counted.
| Company | Stage | Announced | Amount | Role | Alongside | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airtasker | Unnamed stage | Jun 2023 | $6.5m | Lead | Startup Daily (8 Oct 2025), Startup Daily (8 Jun 2023) |
Companies Channel 4 has backed in a published round, and companies whose existing shares it bought off another holder.
| Company | What it does | First invested | Rounds | Led |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airtasker | Australian startup initially focused on household tasks like cleaning, gardening, and fur… | Jun 2023 | 1 | 1 |
Fund closes reported for Channel 4, as distinct from the investments it has made.
Companies Channel 4 has backed that another company then bought. An exit for the holding, not a deal Channel 4 did.
Stories naming Channel 4. Where several outlets covered the same round, they are bundled under whichever ran the fullest account.
Airtasker has done a third £2.5 million media-for-equity raise with Channel 4’s venture arm for its UK subsidiary, with annualised marketplace volume now above $21 million.
Also Startup Daily
Airtasker's UK subsidiary gains Channel 4's investment arm 4 Ventures as a media-for-equity backer with a $6.5 million stake, while the ASX-listed parent appointed Cass O'Connor chair, replacing James Spenceley.
Also Startup Daily