Climate, energy and environment 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. Climate and clean energy companies often pair grant funding with specialist climate funds and angel syndicates focused on sustainability. 37 investor-backed climate, energy and environment companies in the East Midlands are in Pulse, and 1 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 37
- Active investors, 2 years
- 56
- Rounds, 2 years
- 4
- Median round
- £113k
Who is investing
In the last two years 9 funds, firms and family offices and 47 angels took shares in climate, energy and environment companies in the East Midlands, with the latest round in May 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| P3P Development Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| Foresight Island GP Solar Portfolio Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Optimo Capital | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Qila Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Rivington Storage Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Warrior Group Holdings | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 56 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 climate, energy and environment companies in the East Midlands, an estimated £485k, with a median round of about £113k. 1 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 4% of the UK's climate, energy and environment sector's 912 investor-backed companies. The median round of £113k is below the £582k median for the UK's climate, energy and environment sector, and below the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 7 have exited, 3 are at seed, 1 are inactive. The most active firm in these companies is P3P Development Holdings Limited, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back climate, energy and environment companies in the East Midlands?
Pulse found 56 outside investors taking shares in climate, energy and environment companies in the East Midlands in the last two years: 9 funds, firms and family offices, and 47 angels.
How much do climate, energy and environment companies in the East Midlands raise?
Over the last two years 4 rounds were raised, an estimated £485k in total. The median round was about £113k.
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.