Food and drink 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. Food and drink brands and hospitality businesses attract large numbers of angel backers, often through crowdfunding, plus a few specialist funds. 65 investor-backed food and drink companies in the West Midlands are in Pulse, and 3 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 65
- Active investors, 2 years
- 134
- Rounds, 2 years
- 31
- Median round
- £100k
Who is investing
In the last two years 17 funds, firms and family offices and 117 angels took shares in food and drink companies in the West Midlands, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| SyndicateRoom | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Amberside Capital Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ambridge Capital, LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Apater Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Cibus Enterprise Fund LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Colorcon Ventures, Inc. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Cross Border Angels Incorporated | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Carbon 13 Capital | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 134 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, 31 funding rounds were raised by food and drink companies in the West Midlands, an estimated £44.5m, with a median round of about £100k. 3 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 42% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How West Midlands compares
The West Midlands has 5% of the UK's food and drink sector's 1,359 investor-backed companies. The median round of £100k is below the £143k median for the UK's food and drink sector, and below the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 15 are at seed, 8 are at venture stage, 4 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is SyndicateRoom, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back food and drink companies in the West Midlands?
Pulse found 134 outside investors taking shares in food and drink companies in the West Midlands in the last two years: 17 funds, firms and family offices, and 117 angels.
How much do food and drink companies in the West Midlands raise?
Over the last two years 31 rounds were raised, an estimated £44.5m in total. The median round was about £100k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 42% 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.