Consumer services 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 services companies cover wellbeing, personal services and leisure, often funded by angels and crowdfunding. 6 investor-backed consumer services companies in the East Midlands are in Pulse, and 0 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 6
- Active investors, 2 years
- 12
- Rounds, 2 years
- 5
- Median round
- £125k
Who is investing
In the last two years 0 funds, firms and family offices and 12 angels took shares in consumer services companies in the East Midlands, with the latest round in Jan 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Square I, LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 12 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 consumer services companies in the East Midlands, an estimated £771k, with a median round of about £125k. 20% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How East Midlands compares
The East Midlands has 3% of the UK's consumer services sector's 175 investor-backed companies. The median round of £125k is above the £66k median for the UK's consumer services sector, and below the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 1 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Golden Square I, LP, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back consumer services companies in the East Midlands?
Pulse found 12 outside investors taking shares in consumer services companies in the East Midlands in the last two years: 0 funds, firms and family offices, and 12 angels.
How much do consumer services companies in the East Midlands raise?
Over the last two years 5 rounds were raised, an estimated £771k in total. The median round was about £125k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 20% 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.