Food and drink 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. Food and drink brands and hospitality businesses attract large numbers of angel backers, often through crowdfunding, plus a few specialist funds. 92 investor-backed food and drink companies in the East of England are in Pulse, and 7 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 92
- Active investors, 2 years
- 198
- Rounds, 2 years
- 35
- Median round
- £150k
Who is investing
In the last two years 34 funds, firms and family offices and 163 angels took shares in food and drink companies in the East of England, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| New Anglia Capital Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| 2095 Investments LLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| 316 Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Aaa Holdings (Luton) Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Anglia Angels Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Anglia Capital Group | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Apollo Projects L.P. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Apollo Projets LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 198 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, 35 funding rounds were raised by food and drink companies in the East of England, an estimated £26.2m, with a median round of about £150k. 7 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 46% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How East of England compares
The East of England has 7% of the UK's food and drink sector's 1,359 investor-backed companies. The median round of £150k is close to the £143k median for the UK's food and drink sector, and below the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 28 are at seed, 19 are at venture stage, 6 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is New Anglia Capital Ltd, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back food and drink companies in the East of England?
Pulse found 198 outside investors taking shares in food and drink companies in the East of England in the last two years: 34 funds, firms and family offices, and 163 angels.
How much do food and drink companies in the East of England raise?
Over the last two years 35 rounds were raised, an estimated £26.2m in total. The median round was about £150k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 46% 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.