Growth-stage 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. 102 investor-backed growth-stage companies in the South West are in Pulse, and 11 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 102
- Active investors, 2 years
- 637
- Rounds, 2 years
- 115
- Median round
- £1.62m
Who is investing
In the last two years 137 funds, firms and family offices and 498 angels took shares in growth-stage companies in the South West, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Ada Ventures II LP, Acting by Its General Partner Av II GP LLP | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Legal & General Partnership Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| Octopus Ventures | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Silicon Roundabout Ventures LP | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| 258 Equity Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| 4 Good Ventures | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Acam LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Acrew Capital Executive Fund II (A), L.P. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 637 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, 115 funding rounds were raised by growth-stage companies in the South West, an estimated £1.41bn, with a median round of about £1.62m. 11 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 30% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How South West compares
The South West has 4% of the UK's growth-stage companies's 2,485 investor-backed companies. The median round of £1.62m is below the £2.08m median for the UK's growth-stage companies, and above the UK-wide £176k. The leading sectors are software & it (15), business services (13) and retail & ecommerce (9). The most active firm in these companies is Ada Ventures II LP, Acting by Its General Partner Av II GP LLP, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back growth-stage companies in the South West?
Pulse found 637 outside investors taking shares in growth-stage companies in the South West in the last two years: 137 funds, firms and family offices, and 498 angels.
How much do growth-stage companies in the South West raise?
Over the last two years 115 rounds were raised, an estimated £1.41bn in total. The median round was about £1.62m.
Which sectors raise the most in the South West?
By number of investor-backed companies, software & it (15), business services (13), retail & ecommerce (9) lead in the South West.
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.