What Seven Studios does

Seven Studios is a Doncaster-based podcast and video production studio offering studio hire, full-service production, and ancillary content services to businesses, founders, and content creators primarily across South Yorkshire and the wider UK. The core physical asset is a multi-camera studio configured with three Lumix GH6 4K cameras, Shure SM7B microphones, and a 3-point professional lighting rig with RGB options, complemented by an Infinity Cove white-backdrop space and bespoke custom set design. Production capability extends beyond the premises through the FILM 7 external video service and an On Location Podcasts offering that brings mobile recording to client sites, events, and venues.

The product catalogue is structured as discrete paid engagements rather than subscriptions. Studio hire starts at £75/hour for the Infinity Cove and £150 per podcast session, while Personal Branding is sold in three tiers from £180 (Studio Only) to £1,500 (Personal Brand Elite), with a £400 Founder Image Library add-on. Adjacent services include Post Production, Photography, Live Streaming, Podcast Strategy, Content Training, and an AI-assisted Social Media Clips Package that uses third-party tooling to identify key segments and is human-reviewed before delivery.

Revenue mechanics are a hybrid of self-serve online booking via a Shopify-integrated website and direct enquiry for enterprise or bespoke projects. The team, which counts individuals with prior experience at Netflix, BBC, and ITV, is led by co-founders Ryan Malee (Director) and Jordan Smith (Creative Director), with Jonny Leeder as Head of Creative, Katie Smith as Marketing Manager, and Michael Thomas as Franchise Director for Global Expansion. The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding and serves a client base that mixes local SMBs (Stride Yorkshire, Smile White, REFLO, Bubble Design, Create Builders) with enterprise accounts (BBC Introducing, Volker Rail, Genuit Group, Navy Professional) and creator partnerships such as Tea With The Twins.

Name

Seven Studios

Legal name

Seven Studios

Website

https://sevenstudios.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Seven Studios is a Doncaster-based podcast and video production studio offering multi-camera studio hire, full-service production, and founder personal-branding packages to Yorkshire businesses, content creators, and enterprise clients across the UK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Podcast and Video Production Services

NAICS

Sound Recording Studios (512240), Motion Picture and Video Industries (5121)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production (7819)

akta.pro primary industry

Podcast Production, Editing & Post-Production Services (MPACADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Recording Studios (Commercial, Project, Mobile) (MPAIAHAA), Audio Production & Podcasting (BPAFAIAE), Content & Creative Studio for Creators (Concepting/Production) (MPAAAHAD)

Keywords

• Podcast production
• Video production
• Studio hire
• Personal branding
• Content creation

Headquarters

HQ city

Doncaster, South Yorkshire

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Studio Hire: Hourly and package-based rental of professional podcast and photography studio spaces including Infinity Cove and podcast recording studios with equipment
2. Podcast Production Services: Full-service podcast production from recording through to publishing, including multi-camera setups and professional editing
3. Video Production: External video production services including brand videos, social-first content, and corporate video projects
4. Post Production: Expert editing and post-production services including initial edits, revisions, and social media clips packages
5. Personal Branding Packages: Strategic personal branding sessions for founders including strategy calls, filming, and edited video content across multiple social platforms
6. Photography Services: Professional photography including personal branding, corporate headshots, and brand shoots
7. Additional Services: Live streaming, podcast strategy consulting, content training, and extended media storage services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Seven Studios operates professional podcast and video production facilities including a dedicated Podcast Studio and an Infinity Cove photography/video space, available for hourly hire or as part of full-service production engagements. Beyond studio hire, the company delivers end-to-end podcast production, on-location recording, external corporate video production (FILM 7), and tiered personal branding packages for founders. Ancillary services include post-production editing, professional photography, live streaming, podcast strategy consulting, content training, AI-assisted social media clip packages, and a Founder Image Library add-on.

Product overview

Seven Studios is a multi-service podcast and video production studio in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, operating under a studio-hire plus full-service production model. The core offering spans three physical studio spaces: the Podcast Studio (multi-camera 4K video and broadcast-quality audio, from £150/session), the Infinity Cove studio (white backdrop photography and video, from £75/hour), and FILM 7 (on-location and external video production). These are complemented by ancillary services including Post Production (editing and publishing), Photography, Live Streaming, Podcast Strategy, Content Training, and Personal Branding packages at three price tiers (Studio Only £180, Personal Brand Pro £950, Personal Brand Elite £1,500). An On Location Podcasts service extends production capabilities to any site. A Social Media Clips Package uses AI-assisted segment identification to generate short-form clips, reviewed by human editors before delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Podcast Studio Professional podcast recording studio featuring 3x Lumix GH6 4K cameras, Shure SM7B microphones, professionally calibrated lighting (key, hair, RGB), multi-camera setup, broadcast-quality audio, and on-arrival technical support. Personalised set with client logos on screen. Starting from £150.
• Infinity Cove Photography and video production studio with a white infinity cove backdrop, 3-point lighting (key, fill, hair), RGB colour lights, and varied seating. Suitable for brand shoots, video production, and content creation sessions. Starting from £75/hour.
• FILM 7 External Video Production External video production service delivering high-end branded content including walkthroughs, social-first content, and podcast conversations. Notable projects include content filmed aboard a luxury 40m superyacht.
• On Location Podcasts Mobile podcast recording service that brings broadcast-quality production to any location — offices, boats, events, or remote sites — leveraging decade-spanning team experience.
• Personal Branding Personal branding service for founders and business leaders, offering strategy calls, audience positioning, content planning, talking points, multi-platform filming sessions, and professionally edited video deliverables for LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok across three pricing tiers.
• Post Production Expert editing and post-production services including video editing, audio editing, and episode publishing. Initial edits delivered within 5 days of the session with one free revision round; additional revisions charged at £50/hour.
• Photography Professional photography service for headshots, brand shoots, lifestyle imagery, and press-ready portraits, delivered within the Infinity Cove studio or on location.
• Live Streaming High-quality live streaming solutions for real-time broadcasts, leveraging the studio's multi-camera and professional audio setup.
• Podcast Strategy Strategic planning service covering audience research, industry positioning, and content planning to help clients launch and grow successful podcasts.
• Content Training Professional training for content creators covering filming techniques, equipment use, and content production workflows.
• Social Media Clips Package AI-assisted social media clip creation package that identifies key segments from podcast recordings using AI tools, with all clips reviewed and finalised by human editors before delivery.
• Founder Image Library Premium professional imagery add-on providing 20 edited images across multiple looks, setups, and styles — portraits and lifestyle shots — for LinkedIn, websites, press, podcasts, and social media. Priced at £400 and addable to any Personal Branding package.

Quantifiable outcome

• 550+ podcasts recorded to date
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• VEED: UK-based online video editing platform targeting creators and businesses. Comparable on the short-form video and clip-creation workflow that overlaps with Seven Studios' AI-assisted Social Media Clips package.

Direct peers

• Captivate: UK-based podcast hosting, growth, and production services platform aimed at independent creators and brands. Comparable on UK podcast production services and the SMB/creator customer segment.
• Spreaker: Podcast creation, hosting, and monetisation platform used by independent podcasters and SMBs. Comparable on the podcast production-and-distribution workflow for the same target customers.
• Podcast.co: UK-based podcast hosting and production company offering studio and full-service production to brands and creators. Directly comparable to Seven Studios on UK podcast production services and customer overlap.
• Riverside.fm: Remote-first podcast and video recording platform serving creators and businesses with multi-camera, broadcast-quality capture. Directly comparable to Seven Studios' multi-cam, Shure-mic podcast production positioning, though software-led rather than studio-based.
• Podbean: Podcast hosting and live-streaming platform with monetisation and production-adjacent tools. Comparable on the SMB podcast production and distribution stack.

Broad incumbents

• Wondery: Amazon-owned podcast studio and network producing high-end narrative and brand podcasts. Comparable as a larger, broadcast-grade podcast studio serving brands — adjacent to Seven Studios' enterprise positioning.
• Acast: Global podcast hosting, monetisation, and creative services platform with branded podcast studio offerings. Comparable as a larger incumbent offering end-to-end podcast production and distribution to brands.
• Descript: Audio and video editing platform with built-in remote recording capabilities for podcasters and businesses. Comparable as a broader incumbent addressing the same podcast production and editing workflow.
• Spotify for Podcasters: Spotify's free podcast creation, hosting, and distribution platform with integrated studio tools. Comparable as a large incumbent in the podcast production-and-distribution stack for creators and SMBs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UdL0wzqWCuI
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sevenstudioscreativehub

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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