Agritech and food production investors in the South West
The South West has growing clusters in Bristol and Bath, particularly in hardware, climate and creative technology, backed by regional funds and angel networks. Agritech and food production companies combine grant funding with agri-focused funds and angels, often with longer development timelines. 68 investor-backed agritech and food production companies in the South West are in Pulse, and 1 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 68
- Active investors, 2 years
- 62
- Rounds, 2 years
- 2
- Median round
- £46k
Who is investing
In the last two years 5 funds, firms and family offices and 55 angels took shares in agritech and food production companies in the South West, with the latest round in Mar 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| 'uzvc National Venture Fund' LLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Graph Ventures | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Lancare Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| R & K Edwards Investments | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| R&K Evans Investments | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 62 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, 2 funding rounds were raised by agritech and food production companies in the South West, an estimated £92k, with a median round of about £46k. 1 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 50% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How South West compares
The South West has 11% of the UK's agritech and food production sector's 615 investor-backed companies. The median round of £46k is below the £91k median for the UK's agritech and food production sector, and below the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 4 are at seed, 2 have exited, 2 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is 'uzvc National Venture Fund' LLC, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back agritech and food production companies in the South West?
Pulse found 62 outside investors taking shares in agritech and food production companies in the South West in the last two years: 5 funds, firms and family offices, and 55 angels.
How much do agritech and food production companies in the South West raise?
Over the last two years 2 rounds were raised, an estimated £92k in total. The median round was about £46k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 50% 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.