Virgin Media - About the company
Virgin Media is an acquired company based in Hook (United Kingdom), founded in 2006 by Richard Branson. It operates as a Provider of fiber broadband internet and television services for residential & commercial sectors. Virgin Media has raised an undisclosed amount in funding. The company has 3612 active competitors, including 51 funded and 567 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like T-Mobile, Verizon and MTN.
Company Details
Virgin Media is a telecom service provider which caters to both residential and business customers in the UK. It provides broadband internet access (fiber-optic, co-axial cable) with data speeds up to 300 Mbps, dedicated internet access, point-to-point and point-to-multipoint connectivity, fixed-line telephony (with custom calling features such as caller display, call divert, voicemail plus, quick dial, etc.), VoIP telephony (including SIP trunking and hosted PBX), 4G LTE voice/data (as an MVNO), WiFi hotspots, and managed LAN services. It provides these services through its own network. It also provides cost-effective bundles, installation, and support services. Liberty Global acquired it in 2013 to broaden its service offerings.
- Website
- www.virginmedia.com/
- Social
- Registered Address
- 500 BROOK DRIVE,READING,UNITED KINGDOM,RG2 6UU
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2006
Location
Hook, United Kingdom
Stage
Acquired
Latest Funding Round
Investors
Ranked
23rd among 3612 active competitors
Annual Revenue
$4.1B as on Dec 31, 2012
Employee Count
7,793 as on Mar 31, 2026
Exit Details
Acquired by Liberty Global (Feb 04, 2013)
Legal entities associated with Virgin Media
Virgin Media is associated with 5 legal entities given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Virgin Mobile Telecoms Limited CIN: 3707664 , Germany, Active | Jan 28, 1999 | - | - | |
NTL (B) LIMITED CIN: 2735732 , Germany, Active | Jul 29, 1992 | - | 12169 (As on Dec 31, 2020) | |
VIRGIN MEDIA LIMITED CIN: 2591237 , United Kingdom, Active | Mar 12, 1991 | - | - | |
NTL Limited CIN: 10693143 , United Kingdom, Active | Mar 26, 2017 | - | 1 (As on Mar 31, 2018) | |
Virgin Media Inc. CIN: 1270400 , United States, Active | $4.1B (As on Dec 31, 2012) | - | - |
Virgin Media's acquisition details
Virgin Media got acquired by Liberty Global on Feb 04, 2013.
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Virgin Media's funding and investors
Virgin Media has raised funding over 1 round. Virgin Media has 1 institutional investor.
Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Virgin Media:
Date of Funding | Funding Amount | Round Name | Post-Money Valuation | Revenue Multiple | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jan 19, 2010 | 3582611 | Conventional Debt | 3477260 | 6194281 | 6655104 | 7147654 |
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Virgin Media's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileThe founders of Virgin Media is Richard Branson. Lutz Schüler is the CEO of Virgin Media.
Here are the details of Virgin Media's key team members:
- Richard Branson: Founder of Virgin Media and founder of 8 other companies, including Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship, Virgin Galactic and Virgin Atlantic. They are also an angel investor in 20 startups and serve on the board of 1 company.Contact Info: 1 email address
- Lutz Schüler: CEO of Virgin Media. They serve on the board of 1 company.Contact Info: 1 email address
- Tom Mockridge: CEO of Virgin Media. They serve on the board of 1 company.
Virgin Media's Board of Directors
Virgin Media's board has 4 active members. Lutz Schüler, Patricia Cobian and Mark Hardman are part of team and Tom Mockridge is independent board member.Here is the list of Virgin Media's board of directors:
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Virgin Media's employee count trend
Virgin Media has 7,793 employees as of Mar 26. Here is Virgin Media's employee count trend over the years:
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Virgin Media's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of Virgin Media include T-Mobile, Verizon and MTN. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Virgin Media, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st |  T-Mobile 1994, Bellevue (United States), Acquired | Provider of mobile telecommunication services | - | 84/100 | |
2nd |  Verizon 1983, New York City (United States), Public | Provider of mobile and internet services for home & business | - | 81/100 | |
3rd |  MTN 1994, Fairland (South Africa), Public | Provider of mobile network services | $7.05M | 81/100 | |
4th | Provider of mobile internet services for home and offices | $19.7M | 80/100 | ||
5th | Telia Company 1853, Solna (Sweden), Acquired | Provider of integrated telecom and TV services | - | 80/100 | |
6th | Zain Group 1983, Kuwait City (Kuwait), Public | Telecom services provider | - | 79/100 | |
7th | Vodafone 1982, Newbury (United Kingdom), Public | Virtual card-linked wallet for consumer payments | - | 78/100 | |
8th | AT&T 1876, Dallas (United States), Public | Provider of mobile internet, TV, and other services | - | 78/100 | |
9th | SK Telecom 1984, Seoul (South Korea), Public | Provider of integrated telecommunication services | - | 77/100 | |
10th | Proximus Group 1994, Brussels (Belgium), Public | Provider of telephony, internet, television and network-based ICT services | - | 77/100 | |
23rd | Virgin Media 2006, Hook (United Kingdom), Acquired | Provider of fiber broadband internet and television services for residential & commercial sectors | - | 74/100 |
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Virgin Media's Investments and acquisitions
Virgin Media has made 3 investments in companies including EcoisMe and RallyCharge. Virgin Media has also acquired 4 companies including Cablesurf and Tv3.ie.Here is the list of investments & acquisitions:
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Filter this listDate of Investment/Acquisition | Type | Company Name | Founded Year | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 28, 2018 | Acquisition | 1997 | Dungarvan (Ireland) | |
Jul 07, 2016 | Investments | 2014 | Krakow (Poland) | |
Mar 10, 2016 | Investments | 2013 | Los Angeles (United States) |
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News related to Virgin Media
Filter this listMedia has covered Virgin Media for a total of 57 events in the last 1 year, 46 of them have been about company updates and 2 about partnerships.
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Virgin Media O2 sales and earnings drop amid turbulent market conditionsLondon Evening Standard•May 01, 2026•Virgin Media, O2
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Virgin Media O2 inks 10-year solar energy deal with egg PowerBroadband TV News•Apr 28, 2026•Virgin Media, Liberty Global
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Virgin Media Extends Smart Broadband Support to Full Customer BaseBroadband TV News•Mar 23, 2026•Virgin Media
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Virgin Media O2 UK Replaces BT Group Poached CFO with David MelconIspreview•Mar 04, 2026•Virgin Media
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Virgin Media and O2 UK Offer Free Phone Calls and Data to the Middle EastIspreview•Mar 03, 2026•Virgin Media
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Virgin Media O2 Launches Europe’s First Starlink Direct-to-Cell Service in the UKDriveteslacanada•Feb 28, 2026•Virgin Media
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Virgin Media O2 warns over profit drop in 2026 amid steep mobileInsider Media•Feb 18, 2026•Virgin Media
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Broadband ISP Virgin Media UK Introduce Bill Credits up to £250 for SwitchingIspreview•Feb 17, 2026•Virgin Media
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Affirm and Virgin Media O2 partner to bring flexible financing to O2 customersBusiness Wire•Feb 06, 2026•Virgin Media, Affirm, Virgin Media & O2, McAfee
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