Consumer goods 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. Consumer product companies frequently raise through EIS platforms and angel networks, with rounds sized around stock, retail listings and marketing. 102 investor-backed consumer goods companies in the East of England are in Pulse, and 4 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 102
- Active investors, 2 years
- 179
- Rounds, 2 years
- 21
- Median round
- £400k
Who is investing
In the last two years 26 funds, firms and family offices and 153 angels took shares in consumer goods companies in the East of England, with the latest round in Aug 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Angel - Charles Dwyer | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Angel - Erol Iren | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Angel - R&R Wright Investments | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Broadoak Biotools Venture Fund, LLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Brosch Direct Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Bulnes Capital | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Capital Base Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Carbon13 SEIS Fund 1 | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 179 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, 21 funding rounds were raised by consumer goods companies in the East of England, an estimated £69.5m, with a median round of about £400k. 4 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 38% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How East of England compares
The East of England has 9% of the UK's consumer goods sector's 1,199 investor-backed companies. The median round of £400k is above the £116k median for the UK's consumer goods sector, and above the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 16 are at seed, 5 have exited, 4 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is Angel - Charles Dwyer, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back consumer goods companies in the East of England?
Pulse found 179 outside investors taking shares in consumer goods companies in the East of England in the last two years: 26 funds, firms and family offices, and 153 angels.
How much do consumer goods companies in the East of England raise?
Over the last two years 21 rounds were raised, an estimated £69.5m in total. The median round was about £400k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 38% 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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