Growth-stage investors in the South East
The South East combines the Oxford and Reading technology clusters with a dense commuter-belt angel community and strong university spinout activity. 281 investor-backed growth-stage companies in the South East are in Pulse, and 24 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 281
- Active investors, 2 years
- 2,360
- Rounds, 2 years
- 338
- Median round
- £2.23m
Who is investing
In the last two years 637 funds, firms and family offices and 1,700 angels took shares in growth-stage companies in the South East, with the latest round in Nov 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Oxford | University | 18 companies |
| Oxford Science Enterprises Holdings II Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 7 companies |
| British Patient Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 5 companies |
| Odin Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 5 companies |
| Braavos Capital II LP | Fund or investment firm | 4 companies |
| G.K. Goh Ventures Pte Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 4 companies |
| MNL Parkwalk | Fund or investment firm | 4 companies |
| Octopus Ventures | Fund or investment firm | 4 companies |
See all 2,360 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, 338 funding rounds were raised by growth-stage companies in the South East, an estimated £6.24bn, with a median round of about £2.23m. 24 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 29% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How South East compares
The South East has 11% of the UK's growth-stage companies's 2,485 investor-backed companies. The median round of £2.23m is close to the £2.08m median for the UK's growth-stage companies, and above the UK-wide £176k. The leading sectors are software & it (48), business services (44) and life sciences (39). The most active firm in these companies is The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Oxford, in 18 companies.
Questions
How many investors back growth-stage companies in the South East?
Pulse found 2,360 outside investors taking shares in growth-stage companies in the South East in the last two years: 637 funds, firms and family offices, and 1,700 angels.
How much do growth-stage companies in the South East raise?
Over the last two years 338 rounds were raised, an estimated £6.24bn in total. The median round was about £2.23m.
Which sectors raise the most in the South East?
By number of investor-backed companies, software & it (48), business services (44), life sciences (39) lead in the South East.
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.