Fintech investors in the West Midlands
The West Midlands, led by Birmingham and Coventry, has strengths in advanced manufacturing, mobility and fintech, with regional and government-backed funds active. 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. 152 investor-backed fintech companies in the West Midlands are in Pulse, and 2 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 152
- Active investors, 2 years
- 132
- Rounds, 2 years
- 16
- Median round
- £195k
Who is investing
In the last two years 44 funds, firms and family offices and 88 angels took shares in fintech companies in the West Midlands, with the latest round in Jul 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Abacus WS Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Amber Rei Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Aston University | University | 1 company |
| Beaumont Wealth Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Bespoke Advisory Service Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Black Rose Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Bluestar Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Bridgehill Partners Capital 1 Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 132 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, 16 funding rounds were raised by fintech companies in the West Midlands, an estimated £22.1m, with a median round of about £195k. 2 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 50% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How West Midlands compares
The West Midlands has 5% of the UK's fintech sector's 3,308 investor-backed companies. The median round of £195k is below the £267k median for the UK's fintech sector, and above the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 11 are at seed, 9 have exited, 8 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Abacus WS Holdings Limited, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back fintech companies in the West Midlands?
Pulse found 132 outside investors taking shares in fintech companies in the West Midlands in the last two years: 44 funds, firms and family offices, and 88 angels.
How much do fintech companies in the West Midlands raise?
Over the last two years 16 rounds were raised, an estimated £22.1m in total. The median round was about £195k.
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.