LBG Media plc, publisher of LADbible and social entertainment powerhouse with a focus on young adults, has appointed Harry Stebbings as a non-executive director, effective 24 May 2025.
Stebbings is a highly regarded investor and media entrepreneur with extensive business and venture capital experience. As the founder and managing partner of Twenty VC LLP, a company that operates at the intersection of venture and media and invests in early-stage startups, he leads the investment strategy across pre-seed and Series A stages, managing a portfolio backed by $400 million in committed capital. Harry has invested in more than nine companies, each with an estimated valuation exceeding $1 billion, including Perplexity, Lovable, Mercor and Tripledot Games.
The Twenty Minute VC claims to be the world’s largest media asset in venture capital, with over half a million subscribers in 113 countries.
Prior to this, he was a general partner at Stride.VC, a venture capital firm based in London, dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs from the earliest days of their journey through to scaling. At Stride.VC, he sat on multiple boards, including SEDNA Systems, Forward Health and Cord.
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Executive chair, Dave Wilson, said: “We are delighted to welcome Harry to the board, where he will offer the business his deep insight into the tech innovation space and knowledge of driving digital media engagement across various platforms. His exceptional track record in venture capital and media, combined with his global network and entrepreneurial insight, will bring significant value as we continue to execute our growth strategy”.
Manchester-based LBG Media helps brands reach young adults on social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, X, YouTube and TikTok, as well as its own owned and operated websites.
It produces, curates, and distributes digital content that young adults engage with and want to share, whether through videos, editorials, images, or audio through brands such as LADbible and Betches and those dedicated to distinct popular interests like SPORTbible and GAMINGbible.
