Business services 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. A broad group covering consultancies, marketplaces, research and professional services businesses. Many tech companies also file under these codes. 866 investor-backed business services companies in the East Midlands are in Pulse, and 15 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 866
- Active investors, 2 years
- 738
- Rounds, 2 years
- 61
- Median round
- £82k
Who is investing
In the last two years 129 funds, firms and family offices and 609 angels took shares in business services companies in the East Midlands, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nottingham | University | 7 companies |
| Loughborough University Enterprises Limited | University | 2 companies |
| Mintridge Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| SyndicateRoom | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| SyndicateRoom BBI | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| 24 Haymarket BBI | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ab Rugosa Invest | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Adv Ecf 1 L.P. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 738 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, 61 funding rounds were raised by business services companies in the East Midlands, an estimated £250.1m, with a median round of about £82k. 15 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 51% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How East Midlands compares
The East Midlands has 4% of the UK's business services sector's 19,809 investor-backed companies. The median round of £82k is below the £148k median for the UK's business services sector, and below the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 74 are at seed, 50 have exited, 20 are inactive. The most active firm in these companies is University of Nottingham, in 7 companies.
Questions
How many investors back business services companies in the East Midlands?
Pulse found 738 outside investors taking shares in business services companies in the East Midlands in the last two years: 129 funds, firms and family offices, and 609 angels.
How much do business services companies in the East Midlands raise?
Over the last two years 61 rounds were raised, an estimated £250.1m in total. The median round was about £82k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 51% 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.