Fintech 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. Fintech companies raise from a mix of specialist funds, experienced angels from banking and insurance, and EIS platforms. Regulated businesses often raise larger rounds earlier to cover authorisation and capital requirements. 103 investor-backed fintech companies in the East Midlands are in Pulse, and 2 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 103
- Active investors, 2 years
- 186
- Rounds, 2 years
- 7
- Median round
- £228k
Who is investing
In the last two years 91 funds, firms and family offices and 95 angels took shares in fintech companies in the East Midlands, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Marra Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Avasta Capital Ou (Formerly Known As Rush Ou) | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Beechbrook UK Sme Credit I GP LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Blackwood Ventures Fund I Euveca K/S | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Blades Investment Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Bubble Holding Aps | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Carbus Holding Aps | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Fairstone Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 186 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, 7 funding rounds were raised by fintech companies in the East Midlands, an estimated £6.51m, with a median round of about £228k. 2 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 57% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How East Midlands compares
The East Midlands has 3% of the UK's fintech sector's 3,308 investor-backed companies. The median round of £228k is below the £267k median for the UK's fintech sector, and above the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 11 have exited, 6 are at seed, 1 are closed or insolvent. The most active firm in these companies is Marra Investments Limited, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back fintech companies in the East Midlands?
Pulse found 186 outside investors taking shares in fintech companies in the East Midlands in the last two years: 91 funds, firms and family offices, and 95 angels.
How much do fintech companies in the East Midlands raise?
Over the last two years 7 rounds were raised, an estimated £6.51m in total. The median round was about £228k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 57% 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.