Agritech and food production investors in the East of England
The East of England is anchored by Cambridge, one of Europe's leading life sciences and deep tech clusters, with university funds and specialist investors close by. Agritech and food production companies combine grant funding with agri-focused funds and angels, often with longer development timelines. 87 investor-backed agritech and food production companies in the East of England are in Pulse, and 1 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 87
- Active investors, 2 years
- 231
- Rounds, 2 years
- 13
- Median round
- £75k
Who is investing
In the last two years 39 funds, firms and family offices and 192 angels took shares in agritech and food production companies in the East of England, with the latest round in Aug 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Af Euro Growth Fund SCSP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Agri Biosciences Investment III | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Agronomics Investment Holdings Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Autochrome Ventures, LLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Aviva Group Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Beetle Capital Partners LLP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Edb Investments Pte Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Elbrus Investment Pte Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 231 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, 13 funding rounds were raised by agritech and food production companies in the East of England, an estimated £45.7m, with a median round of about £75k. 1 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 38% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How East of England compares
The East of England has 14% of the UK's agritech and food production sector's 615 investor-backed companies. The median round of £75k is below the £91k median for the UK's agritech and food production sector, and below the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 10 are at seed, 2 have exited, 2 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is Af Euro Growth Fund SCSP, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back agritech and food production companies in the East of England?
Pulse found 231 outside investors taking shares in agritech and food production companies in the East of England in the last two years: 39 funds, firms and family offices, and 192 angels.
How much do agritech and food production companies in the East of England raise?
Over the last two years 13 rounds were raised, an estimated £45.7m in total. The median round was about £75k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 38% of recent valuations here carry a High confidence rating; the rest are marked Medium or Low.
Can I see every investor?
Pulse subscribers see every outside investor by name, with portfolios and co-investors, from £39.99 a month plus VAT (£47.99 inc. VAT). Contact details are not included and names are not linked to personal profiles.