Chemicals and advanced materials 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. Advanced materials and chemicals companies are often university spinouts, backed by technology transfer funds, grants and specialist investors. 22 investor-backed chemicals and advanced materials companies in the South East are in Pulse, and 1 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 22
- Active investors, 2 years
- 53
- Rounds, 2 years
- 15
- Median round
- £211k
Who is investing
In the last two years 13 funds, firms and family offices and 40 angels took shares in chemicals and advanced materials 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 |
|---|---|---|
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Oxford | University | 2 companies |
| Clean Growth Fund LP (Held by Its General Partner, Clean Growth Investment Management GP LLP) | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Egalify Ventures GMBH | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Eqt Ventures III S.Ã R.L. Sicaf-Raif | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Excellis Holding S.R.L. | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| G.K. Goh Ventures Pte Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Green Generation Fund GMBH & Co. KG | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 53 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, 15 funding rounds were raised by chemicals and advanced materials companies in the South East, an estimated £30.1m, with a median round of about £211k. 1 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 33% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How South East compares
The South East has 11% of the UK's chemicals and advanced materials sector's 193 investor-backed companies. The median round of £211k is below the £326k median for the UK's chemicals and advanced materials sector, and above the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 8 are at venture stage, 4 are at seed, 2 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is SFC Capital, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back chemicals and advanced materials companies in the South East?
Pulse found 53 outside investors taking shares in chemicals and advanced materials companies in the South East in the last two years: 13 funds, firms and family offices, and 40 angels.
How much do chemicals and advanced materials companies in the South East raise?
Over the last two years 15 rounds were raised, an estimated £30.1m in total. The median round was about £211k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 33% 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.