Moore Kingston Smith advises Lumina Media on investment in Arcade Media

Moore Kingston Smith has provided financial due diligence to Lumina Media on its investment in Arcade Media.

Founded in 2021, Arcade Media is a talent management agency, based in London, representing some of the UK’s top content creators, helping them grow their brands, secure partnerships and develop original content and experiences that bridge the gap between digital talent and mainstream entertainment. Arcade is best known as the exclusive management partner for The Sidemen, one of Europe’s largest YouTube collectives.

Lumina Media, a London-based IP-led media and venture group, provides creative, operational and strategic support to its portfolio of companies and talent, helping them build brands and produce content.

Moore Kingston Smith’s financial due diligence team was led by Partner Mike Orton, supported by Charlie Killingbeck, Director and Ellis Henderson, Assistant Manager.

“The Moore Kingston Smith team brought real expertise and clarity to the process. Their understanding of the sector meant we could move quickly and focus on what mattered – getting the deal done. We valued their support and look forward to building on this momentum with Arcade.”  Tim O’Shea, Group Director of Commercial and Business Affairs at Lumina Media.

Mike Orton, Corporate Finance Partner at Moore Kingston Smith and Transaction Services specialist, said: “Working with Lumina Media has been a great experience, and it was a pleasure to collaborate with all those involved in this transaction. The team and I look forward to seeing their ambitious plans come to life as they move into the next phase of growth”.