Agritech and food production investors in the South East
The South East combines the Oxford and Reading technology clusters with a dense commuter-belt angel community and strong university spinout activity. Agritech and food production companies combine grant funding with agri-focused funds and angels, often with longer development timelines. 117 investor-backed agritech and food production companies in the South East are in Pulse, and 5 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 117
- Active investors, 2 years
- 259
- Rounds, 2 years
- 24
- Median round
- £50k
Who is investing
In the last two years 47 funds, firms and family offices and 206 angels took shares in agritech and food production companies in the South East, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Molten Ventures | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Angel Perez Rosillo | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ascension | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Bould Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Carbon 13 Capital | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Flow Fund | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Harris Scott Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Hooge Raedt Social Venture B.V. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 259 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, 24 funding rounds were raised by agritech and food production companies in the South East, an estimated £11.4m, with a median round of about £50k. 5 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 46% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How South East compares
The South East has 19% of the UK's agritech and food production sector's 615 investor-backed companies. The median round of £50k is below the £91k median for the UK's agritech and food production sector, and below the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 12 are at seed, 9 are at venture stage, 3 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is Molten Ventures, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back agritech and food production companies in the South East?
Pulse found 259 outside investors taking shares in agritech and food production companies in the South East in the last two years: 47 funds, firms and family offices, and 206 angels.
How much do agritech and food production companies in the South East raise?
Over the last two years 24 rounds were raised, an estimated £11.4m in total. The median round was about £50k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 46% 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.