Growth-stage investors in the East Midlands
The East Midlands, centred on Nottingham, Leicester and Derby, has a mix of consumer, engineering and life sciences companies and an active regional fund scene. 41 investor-backed growth-stage companies in the East Midlands are in Pulse, and 8 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 41
- Active investors, 2 years
- 364
- Rounds, 2 years
- 44
- Median round
- £5.67m
Who is investing
In the last two years 62 funds, firms and family offices and 302 angels took shares in growth-stage companies in the East Midlands, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Ajdjad Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Angel Sainz De La Cruz | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Arctos Circuit Holdings II, LLC | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Atten Holding S.A.R.L. | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Atten Holding S.À R.L. | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Amadeus | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Bessemer Venture Partners XI Institutional L.P. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Bessemer Venture Partners XI L.P. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 364 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, 44 funding rounds were raised by growth-stage companies in the East Midlands, an estimated £628.2m, with a median round of about £5.67m. 8 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 16% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How East Midlands compares
The East Midlands has 2% of the UK's growth-stage companies's 2,485 investor-backed companies. The median round of £5.67m is above the £2.08m median for the UK's growth-stage companies, and above the UK-wide £176k. The leading sectors are business services (9), software & it (9) and life sciences (2). The most active firm in these companies is Ajdjad Holdings Limited, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back growth-stage companies in the East Midlands?
Pulse found 364 outside investors taking shares in growth-stage companies in the East Midlands in the last two years: 62 funds, firms and family offices, and 302 angels.
How much do growth-stage companies in the East Midlands raise?
Over the last two years 44 rounds were raised, an estimated £628.2m in total. The median round was about £5.67m.
Which sectors raise the most in the East Midlands?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (9), software & it (9), life sciences (2) lead in the East Midlands.
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.