Chemicals and advanced materials investors in the West Midlands
The West Midlands, led by Birmingham and Coventry, has strengths in advanced manufacturing, mobility and fintech, with regional and government-backed funds active. Advanced materials and chemicals companies are often university spinouts, backed by technology transfer funds, grants and specialist investors. 11 investor-backed chemicals and advanced materials companies in the West Midlands are in Pulse, and 0 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 11
- Active investors, 2 years
- 7
- Rounds, 2 years
- 8
- Median round
- £190k
Who is investing
In the last two years 2 funds, firms and family offices and 5 angels took shares in chemicals and advanced materials companies in the West Midlands, with the latest round in May 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Blackox Ventures Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Hibou Holdings Pty Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| SyndicateRoom | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| SyndicateRoom BBI | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| The University of Birmingham | University | 1 company |
| Trout Capital | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 7 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, 8 funding rounds were raised by chemicals and advanced materials companies in the West Midlands, an estimated £3.04m, with a median round of about £190k. 50% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How West Midlands compares
The West Midlands has 6% of the UK's chemicals and advanced materials sector's 193 investor-backed companies. The median round of £190k is below the £326k median for the UK's chemicals and advanced materials sector, and close to the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 2 are growth, 2 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Blackox Ventures Limited, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back chemicals and advanced materials companies in the West Midlands?
Pulse found 7 outside investors taking shares in chemicals and advanced materials companies in the West Midlands in the last two years: 2 funds, firms and family offices, and 5 angels.
How much do chemicals and advanced materials companies in the West Midlands raise?
Over the last two years 8 rounds were raised, an estimated £3.04m in total. The median round was about £190k.
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?
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