Fintech 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. 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. 223 investor-backed fintech companies in the South West are in Pulse, and 5 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 223
- Active investors, 2 years
- 239
- Rounds, 2 years
- 18
- Median round
- £148k
Who is investing
In the last two years 28 funds, firms and family offices and 211 angels took shares in fintech companies in the South West, with the latest round in Nov 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Acrew Capital Executive Fund II (A), L.P. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Acrew Capital Fund II (A), L.P. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Acrew Capital Fund II, L.P. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Advance Global Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Aloxar Capital Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Alpha Intelligence Capital Fund I | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ancos Holding GMBH | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Angel Capital Management S.P.A. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 239 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, 18 funding rounds were raised by fintech companies in the South West, an estimated £170.4m, with a median round of about £148k. 5 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 28% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How South West compares
The South West has 7% of the UK's fintech sector's 3,308 investor-backed companies. The median round of £148k is below the £267k median for the UK's fintech sector, and below the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 19 have exited, 14 are at seed, 9 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Acrew Capital Executive Fund II (A), L.P., in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back fintech companies in the South West?
Pulse found 239 outside investors taking shares in fintech companies in the South West in the last two years: 28 funds, firms and family offices, and 211 angels.
How much do fintech companies in the South West raise?
Over the last two years 18 rounds were raised, an estimated £170.4m in total. The median round was about £148k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 28% 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.