Agritech and food production investors in the East Midlands
The East Midlands, centred on Nottingham, Leicester and Derby, has a mix of consumer, engineering and life sciences companies and an active regional fund scene. Agritech and food production companies combine grant funding with agri-focused funds and angels, often with longer development timelines. 35 investor-backed agritech and food production companies in the East Midlands are in Pulse, and 0 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 35
- Active investors, 2 years
- 30
- Rounds, 2 years
- 1
- Median round
- £23.9m
Who is investing
In the last two years 6 funds, firms and family offices and 24 angels took shares in agritech and food production companies in the East Midlands, with the latest round in Mar 2025. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Carson Wind Holding B.V. | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Dalbury Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Eco Tax Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Green Impact Investors | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Gresham House | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| J R Percival Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| SLM Percival Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| University of Lincoln | University | 1 company |
See all 30 active investors, including angels, with what they've backed, estimated cheque sizes and who they invest alongside.
Rounds and valuations
Over the last two years, 1 funding rounds were raised by agritech and food production companies in the East Midlands, an estimated £23.9m, with a median round of about £23.9m. 0% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How East Midlands compares
The East Midlands has 6% of the UK's agritech and food production sector's 615 investor-backed companies. The median round of £23.9m is above the £91k median for the UK's agritech and food production sector, and above the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 3 have exited, 2 are growth, 1 are at seed. The most active firm in these companies is Carson Wind Holding B.V., in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back agritech and food production companies in the East Midlands?
Pulse found 30 outside investors taking shares in agritech and food production companies in the East Midlands in the last two years: 6 funds, firms and family offices, and 24 angels.
How much do agritech and food production companies in the East Midlands raise?
Over the last two years 1 rounds were raised, an estimated £23.9m in total. The median round was about £23.9m.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 0% of recent valuations here carry a High confidence rating; the rest are marked Medium or Low.
Can I see every investor?
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