Growth-stage 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. 77 investor-backed growth-stage companies in the West Midlands are in Pulse, and 9 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 77
- Active investors, 2 years
- 372
- Rounds, 2 years
- 68
- Median round
- £2.01m
Who is investing
In the last two years 105 funds, firms and family offices and 264 angels took shares in growth-stage companies in the West Midlands, with the latest round in Nov 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Damus Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| SyndicateRoom | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| $16 FUND Il AGGREGATOR, LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| 1818 Venture Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| 4P Holding B.V. | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Aaei Investments Pty Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Alet Investments Pty Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Alphajet Ventures Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 372 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, 68 funding rounds were raised by growth-stage companies in the West Midlands, an estimated £706.4m, with a median round of about £2.01m. 9 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 26% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How West Midlands compares
The West Midlands has 3% of the UK's growth-stage companies's 2,485 investor-backed companies. The median round of £2.01m 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 (11), business services (9) and hardware & engineering (6). The most active firm in these companies is Damus Capital Limited, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back growth-stage companies in the West Midlands?
Pulse found 372 outside investors taking shares in growth-stage companies in the West Midlands in the last two years: 105 funds, firms and family offices, and 264 angels.
How much do growth-stage companies in the West Midlands raise?
Over the last two years 68 rounds were raised, an estimated £706.4m in total. The median round was about £2.01m.
Which sectors raise the most in the West Midlands?
By number of investor-backed companies, software & it (11), business services (9), hardware & engineering (6) lead in the West 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.