Consumer services investors in the South East
The South East combines the Oxford and Reading technology clusters with a dense commuter-belt angel community and strong university spinout activity. Consumer services companies cover wellbeing, personal services and leisure, often funded by angels and crowdfunding. 27 investor-backed consumer services companies in the South East are in Pulse, and 0 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 27
- Active investors, 2 years
- 23
- Rounds, 2 years
- 4
- Median round
- £22k
Who is investing
In the last two years 0 funds, firms and family offices and 23 angels took shares in consumer services companies in the South East, with the latest round in Jul 2025. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Goldap Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 23 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, 4 funding rounds were raised by consumer services companies in the South East, an estimated £116k, with a median round of about £22k. 75% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How South East compares
The South East has 15% of the UK's consumer services sector's 175 investor-backed companies. The median round of £22k is below the £66k median for the UK's consumer services sector, and below the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 4 are at seed, 2 are at venture stage, 1 are inactive. The most active firm in these companies is Goldap Holdings Ltd, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back consumer services companies in the South East?
Pulse found 23 outside investors taking shares in consumer services companies in the South East in the last two years: 0 funds, firms and family offices, and 23 angels.
How much do consumer services companies in the South East raise?
Over the last two years 4 rounds were raised, an estimated £116k in total. The median round was about £22k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 75% 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.