Startup investors in Aberdeen
Aberdeen has 183 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 8 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 183
- Active investors, 2 years
- 237
- Rounds, 2 years
- 32
- Median round
- £369k
Who is investing
In the last two years 46 funds, firms and family offices and 190 angels took shares in companies in Aberdeen, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| BGF Investments | Fund or investment firm | 5 companies |
| Celurca Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Goose Capital Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| SCF-IX, L.P. | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Scottish Growth Scheme - Foresight Group Equity Finance LP | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| 5am Opportunities I, LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| 5am Ventures V, LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Afp Capital Management Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 237 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, 32 funding rounds were raised by companies in Aberdeen, an estimated £72.0m, with a median round of about £369k. 8 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 44% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Aberdeen compares
Aberdeen accounts for 6% of the 2,826 investor-backed companies in the region. The median round of £369k is above the £199k median for the region. The leading sectors are business services (86), software & it (14) and retail & ecommerce (11). By stage, 26 have exited, 25 are at seed, 9 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is BGF Investments, in 5 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Aberdeen?
Pulse found 237 outside investors taking shares in companies in Aberdeen in the last two years: 46 funds, firms and family offices, and 190 angels.
How much do companies in Aberdeen raise?
Over the last two years 32 rounds were raised, an estimated £72.0m in total. The median round was about £369k.
Which sectors raise the most in Aberdeen?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (86), software & it (14), retail & ecommerce (11) lead in Aberdeen, and most companies are at the exited stage.
Can I see every investor?
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