Food and drink 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. Food and drink brands and hospitality businesses attract large numbers of angel backers, often through crowdfunding, plus a few specialist funds. 171 investor-backed food and drink companies in the South West are in Pulse, and 8 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 171
- Active investors, 2 years
- 411
- Rounds, 2 years
- 71
- Median round
- £106k
Who is investing
In the last two years 40 funds, firms and family offices and 368 angels took shares in food and drink companies in the South West, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| 20VC Fund III, L.P. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Angel Delgado | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Av II GP LLP As General Partner of Ada Ventures II LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| B&M Stewart Superannuation Fund Pty Ltd Atf the Brent Stewart Superannuation Fund | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Boar Holdings LLC | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Butterworth Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Cabinet Ventures Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Camus Holdings Sa | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 411 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, 71 funding rounds were raised by food and drink companies in the South West, an estimated £87.1m, with a median round of about £106k. 8 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 34% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How South West compares
The South West has 13% of the UK's food and drink sector's 1,359 investor-backed companies. The median round of £106k is below the £143k median for the UK's food and drink sector, and below the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 47 are at seed, 20 are at venture stage, 8 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is 20VC Fund III, L.P., in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back food and drink companies in the South West?
Pulse found 411 outside investors taking shares in food and drink companies in the South West in the last two years: 40 funds, firms and family offices, and 368 angels.
How much do food and drink companies in the South West raise?
Over the last two years 71 rounds were raised, an estimated £87.1m in total. The median round was about £106k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 34% 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.