Health and care 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. Health and care businesses span digital health, clinics and care services. Investors range from impact funds to angels with clinical backgrounds. 350 investor-backed health and care companies in the South West are in Pulse, and 5 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 350
- Active investors, 2 years
- 326
- Rounds, 2 years
- 26
- Median round
- £104k
Who is investing
In the last two years 38 funds, firms and family offices and 288 angels took shares in health and care 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Abisko Ventures Ab | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ajz Capital Ab | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ayanda Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Baker Preschool Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Bentul Investments Inc. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Christophers Close Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Crowdcube Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Dragon Bay Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 326 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, 26 funding rounds were raised by health and care companies in the South West, an estimated £4.55m, with a median round of about £104k. 5 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 31% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How South West compares
The South West has 8% of the UK's health and care sector's 4,353 investor-backed companies. The median round of £104k is below the £125k median for the UK's health and care sector, and below the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 25 are at seed, 14 have exited, 9 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Abisko Ventures Ab, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back health and care companies in the South West?
Pulse found 326 outside investors taking shares in health and care companies in the South West in the last two years: 38 funds, firms and family offices, and 288 angels.
How much do health and care companies in the South West raise?
Over the last two years 26 rounds were raised, an estimated £4.55m in total. The median round was about £104k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 31% 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.