Chemicals and advanced materials 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. Advanced materials and chemicals companies are often university spinouts, backed by technology transfer funds, grants and specialist investors. 18 investor-backed chemicals and advanced materials companies in the South West are in Pulse, and 0 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 18
- Active investors, 2 years
- 55
- Rounds, 2 years
- 5
- Median round
- £833k
Who is investing
In the last two years 11 funds, firms and family offices and 44 angels took shares in chemicals and advanced materials companies in the South West, with the latest round in Apr 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Altaris Partners Ag | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| DTL Data Science GP Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Elbow Beach Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Energy & Environment Investment, Inc. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Invest Nord As | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Maneo Holding As | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Maniv Mobility III, L.P. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Nesta Partners Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 55 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, 5 funding rounds were raised by chemicals and advanced materials companies in the South West, an estimated £5.27m, with a median round of about £833k. 60% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How South West compares
The South West has 9% of the UK's chemicals and advanced materials sector's 193 investor-backed companies. The median round of £833k is above the £326k median for the UK's chemicals and advanced materials sector, and above the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 3 are at seed, 2 are growth, 2 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Altaris Partners Ag, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back chemicals and advanced materials companies in the South West?
Pulse found 55 outside investors taking shares in chemicals and advanced materials companies in the South West in the last two years: 11 funds, firms and family offices, and 44 angels.
How much do chemicals and advanced materials companies in the South West raise?
Over the last two years 5 rounds were raised, an estimated £5.27m in total. The median round was about £833k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 60% 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.