Business services 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. A broad group covering consultancies, marketplaces, research and professional services businesses. Many tech companies also file under these codes. 1,787 investor-backed business services companies in the East of England are in Pulse, and 36 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 1,787
- Active investors, 2 years
- 2,125
- Rounds, 2 years
- 187
- Median round
- £100k
Who is investing
In the last two years 331 funds, firms and family offices and 1,787 angels took shares in business services companies in the East of England, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Falco Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 7 companies |
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 6 companies |
| SFC BBI | Fund or investment firm | 5 companies |
| Coquet Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 4 companies |
| MNL Parkwalk | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Benula Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Martlet Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Pentech Fund III Limited Partnership | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
See all 2,125 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, 187 funding rounds were raised by business services companies in the East of England, an estimated £716.3m, with a median round of about £100k. 36 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 45% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How East of England compares
The East of England has 9% of the UK's business services sector's 19,809 investor-backed companies. The median round of £100k is below the £148k median for the UK's business services sector, and below the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 163 are at seed, 74 have exited, 48 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Falco Capital Limited, in 7 companies.
Questions
How many investors back business services companies in the East of England?
Pulse found 2,125 outside investors taking shares in business services companies in the East of England in the last two years: 331 funds, firms and family offices, and 1,787 angels.
How much do business services companies in the East of England raise?
Over the last two years 187 rounds were raised, an estimated £716.3m in total. The median round was about £100k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 45% 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.