Consumer goods 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. Consumer product companies frequently raise through EIS platforms and angel networks, with rounds sized around stock, retail listings and marketing. 74 investor-backed consumer goods companies in the East Midlands are in Pulse, and 2 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 74
- Active investors, 2 years
- 83
- Rounds, 2 years
- 18
- Median round
- £55k
Who is investing
In the last two years 10 funds, firms and family offices and 73 angels took shares in consumer goods companies in the East Midlands, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Animae Ventures GMBH | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| HT Ventures LLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| KZN Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| MRN Property Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Odin Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Pente Capital Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| PSH Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Royal College of Art | University | 1 company |
See all 83 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, 18 funding rounds were raised by consumer goods companies in the East Midlands, an estimated £1.73m, with a median round of about £55k. 2 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 50% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How East Midlands compares
The East Midlands has 6% of the UK's consumer goods sector's 1,199 investor-backed companies. The median round of £55k is below the £116k median for the UK's consumer goods sector, and below the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 12 are at seed, 3 have exited, 3 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Animae Ventures GMBH, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back consumer goods companies in the East Midlands?
Pulse found 83 outside investors taking shares in consumer goods companies in the East Midlands in the last two years: 10 funds, firms and family offices, and 73 angels.
How much do consumer goods companies in the East Midlands raise?
Over the last two years 18 rounds were raised, an estimated £1.73m in total. The median round was about £55k.
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?
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.