Climate, energy and environment investors in the South West
The South West has growing clusters in Bristol and Bath, particularly in hardware, climate and creative technology, backed by regional funds and angel networks. Climate and clean energy companies often pair grant funding with specialist climate funds and angel syndicates focused on sustainability. 58 investor-backed climate, energy and environment companies in the South West are in Pulse, and 2 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 58
- Active investors, 2 years
- 123
- Rounds, 2 years
- 21
- Median round
- £600k
Who is investing
In the last two years 20 funds, firms and family offices and 103 angels took shares in climate, energy and environment companies in the South West, with the latest round in Aug 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Disko Bay Capital Pte Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Aps Energy Ventures Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Argaus Investments LLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Armstrong Investments | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Be the Earth Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Blackfinch Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Blackfinch Spring VCT PLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| British Smaller Companies VCT PLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 123 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 climate, energy and environment companies in the South West, an estimated £33.3m, with a median round of about £600k. 2 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 33% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How South West compares
The South West has 6% of the UK's climate, energy and environment sector's 912 investor-backed companies. The median round of £600k is close to the £582k median for the UK's climate, energy and environment sector, and above the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 9 have exited, 9 are at seed, 5 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Disko Bay Capital Pte Ltd, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back climate, energy and environment companies in the South West?
Pulse found 123 outside investors taking shares in climate, energy and environment companies in the South West in the last two years: 20 funds, firms and family offices, and 103 angels.
How much do climate, energy and environment companies in the South West raise?
Over the last two years 21 rounds were raised, an estimated £33.3m in total. The median round was about £600k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 33% 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.