Food and drink investors in Wales
Wales, led by Cardiff and Swansea, has a distinct investor base including government-backed funds alongside angel networks and university spinouts. Food and drink brands and hospitality businesses attract large numbers of angel backers, often through crowdfunding, plus a few specialist funds. 45 investor-backed food and drink companies in Wales are in Pulse, and 2 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 45
- Active investors, 2 years
- 50
- Rounds, 2 years
- 12
- Median round
- £84k
Who is investing
In the last two years 6 funds, firms and family offices and 43 angels took shares in food and drink companies in Wales, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Allison Park Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Corsham Estate Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Crown Private Investments S.Ã R.L | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Emmaline Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Gwenmair Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Hampton Finance Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Magdalen Ventures Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| SFC BBI | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 50 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, 12 funding rounds were raised by food and drink companies in Wales, an estimated £1.92m, with a median round of about £84k. 2 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 33% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Wales compares
Wales has 3% of the UK's food and drink sector's 1,359 investor-backed companies. The median round of £84k is below the £143k median for the UK's food and drink sector, and below the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 6 are at seed, 5 have exited, 3 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Allison Park Holdings Limited, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back food and drink companies in Wales?
Pulse found 50 outside investors taking shares in food and drink companies in Wales in the last two years: 6 funds, firms and family offices, and 43 angels.
How much do food and drink companies in Wales raise?
Over the last two years 12 rounds were raised, an estimated £1.92m in total. The median round was about £84k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 33% 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.