What Finelight Group does

Finelight Group is a privately held UK-based B2B media and marketing solutions holding company, registered as Finelight Media Group Ltd and headquartered at 3 Colegate, Norwich. The group operates a portfolio of wholly-owned subsidiary brands delivering integrated B2B media, events, marketing services, e-commerce development, and digital design across specialised industry verticals including capital markets, financial services, housing and construction, renewable energy, legal, healthcare, and trade associations. Its core service categories comprise publishing and marketing (digital publishing, newsletters, research, advertising), content marketing and events (summits, roundtables, sponsored webinars, awards), e-commerce solutions (BigCommerce and Shopify builds via Studioworx), data visualisation (Soak Digital), and digital design, animation, and video production.

The group generates revenue through five principal streams: B2B media and publishing (subscription and advertising across owned titles), events and conferences (sponsorships, attendance, awards), marketing services (project-based and retainer arrangements with multi-year contracts), e-commerce development (project-based builds and optimisation), and market intelligence and research (white papers, handbooks, benchmark surveys). Pricing is uniformly quote-driven and project-based, with no public pricing tiers, and the go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales, event-driven demand generation, and inbound multi-channel marketing. Audience reach spans over 400,000 monthly professional readers across the portfolio, 80,000+ monthly users via The TRADE, and 20,000+ investment professionals across 128 countries through Global Custodian.

The group has executed a serial acquisition strategy: Soak Digital (December 2023), A-Team Group (August 2024), Tungsten Publishing (May 2025), Crosby Associates Media (November 2025), Eagle Alpha's events business (November 2025), and four US media brands from Guerrero LLC (December 2025). The senior team has completed 18 acquisitions and founded 9 companies in total. The group is led by Founder and CEO Andrew Schofield, supported by a Group CFO, Group COO, Interim CTO, and a Non-Executive Director, and operates across the UK, US, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.

Name

Finelight Group

Legal name

Finelight Media Group Ltd

Website

https://finelightgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Finelight Group is a UK-based privately held B2B media and marketing solutions holding company operating vertical-specialist subsidiaries across publishing, events, e-commerce, and digital design, serving enterprise and growth-company clients in capital markets, construction, healthcare, legal, and renewable energy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

B2B Media & Marketing Services

NAICS

Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (51621), Management of Companies and Enterprises (55111)

akta.pro primary industry

Technology & B2B PR (MPAAADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Integrated Full-Service Creative Agencies (MPAAAAAA), B2B Demand Generation & Lead Nurture Agencies (BPAFAKAA)

Keywords

• B2B media services
• Content marketing solutions
• Industry events publishing
• E-commerce development agency
• Digital design visualisation

Headquarters

HQ city

Norwich

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2B Media & Publishing: Revenue from digital publishing, newsletters, industry publications, and advertising across multiple industry verticals including finance, capital markets, construction, and healthcare
2. Events & Conferences: Premium industry events including summits, roundtables, webinars, and awards ceremonies generating revenue from attendance, sponsorships, and partnerships
3. Marketing Services: Content marketing, SEO/PPC, social media marketing, email marketing, lead generation, and digital advertising services
4. E-commerce Development: Website design, development, and digital marketing for e-commerce clients including platform builds, custom themes, and optimization services
5. Market Intelligence & Research: Industry analysis, market research, and data-driven content including white papers, handbooks, and benchmark surveys

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Finelight Group is a B2B media and marketing solutions network that operates a portfolio of specialist media brands and acquired companies. The group delivers integrated B2B media platforms, premium industry events, content marketing, e-commerce development, data visualisation, and digital design services to global enterprises and fast-growing scale-ups across sectors including capital markets, financial services, housing, construction, and renewable energy.

Product overview

Finelight Group is a network of B2B media and marketing solutions businesses that operates as a holding company with multiple subsidiary brands and acquired companies. The portfolio includes Finelight Media (core B2B media and marketing), A-Team Group (capital markets technology marketing and events), Studioworx (e-commerce agency), Soak Digital (digital and data design agency), Tungsten Publishing (financial media with Global Custodian and The TRADE), and Crosby Associates Media (B2B publishing for housing and construction). Services offered across the group include Publishing & Marketing, Content Marketing & Events, e-Commerce, Data Visualisation, Digital Design & Development, and Animation & Video. The group serves clients from fast-growing scale-ups to global enterprises through integrated B2B media and event platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Finelight Media (B2B Media & Marketing Services) B2B media and audience engagement services including digital publishing, newsletters, industry analysis, thought leadership, market intelligence, audience development, advertising, and commercial partnerships for enterprises across multiple industry verticals.
• A-Team Group (Capital Markets Marketing & Events) Specialist marketing, content, and event services business for the Capital Markets Technology sector, providing webinars, awards, white papers, handbooks, blogs, and market research to capital markets clients.
• Studioworx (E-commerce Development Agency) E-commerce agency helping online retailers boost sales with full range of digital services including B2C and B2B ecommerce stores, paid and organic marketing, and business websites, with partnerships on leading e-commerce platforms.
• Soak Digital (Digital & Data Design Agency) Award-winning digital and data design agency delivering digital and data strategy, UX and design, development, data visualisation, animation and video, and branding for clients across sectors.
• Tungsten Publishing (Financial Media - Global Custodian & The TRADE) Multi-media holding company with brands Global Custodian and The TRADE, providing finance industry content across print, online, and events, with access to decision makers in investment servicing and trading.
• Crosby Associates Media (B2B Publishing & Events) Publishing and marketing solutions company with over 25 established brands reaching 400,000+ monthly professionals, serving Housing, Building & Construction sectors and trade federations with print, digital, and video capabilities.
• New Energy Today Magazine Magazine dedicated to renewable fuels and clean energy sectors, delivering expert analysis, cutting-edge trends, and deep industry insights to professionals in sustainable energy.
• Publishing & Marketing Services Group-level B2B media and audience engagement services including digital publishing, newsletters, industry analysis, thought leadership, market intelligence, research, audience development, advertising, and commercial partnerships.
• Content Marketing & Events Content marketing and event services combining research, insights, and sector-specific thought leadership with premium events such as summits, roundtables, and sponsored webinars for brand visibility and decision-maker engagement.
• e-Commerce Solutions High-performance e-commerce solutions using modern composable architecture for flexible, scalable systems across major platforms and marketplaces, designed to minimize technical debt and support long-term growth.
• Data Visualisation Transformation of complex information into clear, intuitive visualisations including dashboards, reports, and interactive tools, helping organisations make informed decisions and unlock growth opportunities.
• Digital Design & Development Digital and design services combining thoughtful design with technical expertise for digital experiences that elevate brand presence, from strategy and UX to full creative execution and campaign delivery.
• Animation & Video Production End-to-end production service from concept development and storyboarding to filming, animation, editing, and final delivery for compelling storytelling across the customer journey.

Quantifiable outcome

• 327% revenue increase and 466% sales increase for Aldiss case study client
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Guerrero LLC (US Media Brands)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Acquisition of four prominent US media brands from Guerrero LLC: Modern Counsel, American Builders Quarterly, American Healthcare Leader, and Profile - significant expansion of US presence in legal, construction, healthcare, and executive-leadership sectors.
• Crosby Associates MediacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025Acquisition in November 2025 strengthening position in UK B2B media, events, and membership communications. Portfolio of 30+ established media and event brands reaching 400,000+ monthly readers, serving Housing, Building & Construction sectors and trade federations.
• Eagle Alpha (Events Business)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025A-Team Group acquisition of Eagle Alpha's events business in November 2025, expanding footprint in the alternative data sector and complementing expertise in Market Data, Trading Technology, Data Management, and RegTech.
• Tungsten PublishingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Acquisition in May 2025 expanding Finelight's financial sector portfolio with Tungsten's influential brands Global Custodian (35-year legacy) and The TRADE (20+ years), including prestigious industry events.
• A-Team GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2024Strategic investment in August 2024 bringing A-Team Group's content marketing and event expertise to Finelight Group's media and marketing solutions network. A-Team Group provides specialist marketing, content, and event services for the Capital Markets Technology sector with over 20 years of experience.
• Soak DigitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2023Acquisition in December 2023 bringing award-winning digital and data visualisation agency into the Finelight Group. Soak is renowned for cutting-edge digital marketing strategies, award-winning digital design campaigns, and expertise in high-end data visualisation.
• SnowflakeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint content marketing campaign with Snowflake and AWS for AI solutions targeting financial institutions. A-Team Group executed strategic campaign for Snowflake's joint AI white paper with Amazon Web Services.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborative partnership with AWS for Snowflake's joint AI solutions campaign targeting financial institutions through A-Team Group's content marketing platform.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PEI Media: Independent B2B financial media company covering private equity, infrastructure, and institutional investment; closely comparable in niche vertical specialisation, recurring subscriptions, and event-led monetisation.
• Haymarket Media Group: Privately held UK-based B2B and consumer media company with similar mix of trade publishing, events, and content marketing; operates across multiple verticals including media, marketing, and healthcare.
• Acuris Media (now Delinian): Specialist B2B financial media covering M&A, hedge funds, and capital markets; directly comparable in events, research subscriptions, and professional audience monetisation model.
• Euromoney Institutional Investor: B2B financial media and events group (now under Delinian) focused on capital markets, banking, and investment; directly comparable to A-Team Group's capital markets technology events and to Global Custodian/The TRADE audience overlap.
• Metropolis Group (formerly DVV Media): UK-based B2B media group operating across transport, logistics, construction, and trade sectors; overlaps with Finelight's housing, construction, and logistics titles and follows similar portfolio-of-brands strategy.

Broad incumbents

• RELX (Reed Elsevier): Global information and analytics group owning Elsevier, LexisNexis, and Risk; comparable in B2B information services and events, with overlapping capital markets and professional audiences relevant to Finelight's financial media brands.
• S&P Global Market Intelligence: Large-scale financial information, data, and research provider; comparable in serving institutional investment professionals, though operates at much larger scale with deeper data products.
• EMAP (Bauer Media B2B): Major B2B media and events operator across UK and European markets; overlaps with Finelight's events portfolio and trade publishing model across multiple verticals.
• Informa: Largest publicly listed B2B media, events, and intelligence group; operates specialist brands across finance, technology, and life sciences and is the natural strategic acquirer for Finelight's portfolio of niche B2B media assets.

Emerging players

• B2B Marketing: UK-based B2B marketing content, events, and awards community serving marketing professionals; comparable in B2B demand generation events, awards programs, and content-led audience engagement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A1 record

Investments

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

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