Climate, energy and environment 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. Climate and clean energy companies often pair grant funding with specialist climate funds and angel syndicates focused on sustainability. 90 investor-backed climate, energy and environment companies in the East of England are in Pulse, and 1 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 90
- Active investors, 2 years
- 98
- Rounds, 2 years
- 11
- Median round
- £167k
Who is investing
In the last two years 21 funds, firms and family offices and 75 angels took shares in climate, energy and environment 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rivington Solar Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 4 companies |
| Armstrong Capital Management Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Saint Martin Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Abn Amro Energy Transition Fund BV | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Abn Amro Sustainable Impact Fund Pe B.V | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Apollo Investment Corporation | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Azoth Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Bokke Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 98 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, 11 funding rounds were raised by climate, energy and environment companies in the East of England, an estimated £11.6m, with a median round of about £167k. 1 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 55% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How East of England compares
The East of England has 10% of the UK's climate, energy and environment sector's 912 investor-backed companies. The median round of £167k is below the £582k median for the UK's climate, energy and environment sector, and close to the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 16 have exited, 9 are at seed, 3 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Rivington Solar Limited, in 4 companies.
Questions
How many investors back climate, energy and environment companies in the East of England?
Pulse found 98 outside investors taking shares in climate, energy and environment companies in the East of England in the last two years: 21 funds, firms and family offices, and 75 angels.
How much do climate, energy and environment companies in the East of England raise?
Over the last two years 11 rounds were raised, an estimated £11.6m in total. The median round was about £167k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 55% 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.