Startup investors in Ascot
Ascot, in the South East, has 45 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 3 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 45
- Active investors, 2 years
- 73
- Rounds, 2 years
- 19
- Median round
- £660k
Who is investing
In the last two years 14 funds, firms and family offices and 59 angels took shares in companies in Ascot, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| SLH Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Sobe Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Asajes Ventures K.K. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Athena Venture Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Cadogan Settled Estates Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Claremont Capital Consulting Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Code & Co. Capital GMBH | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Emsdetten Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 73 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, 19 funding rounds were raised by companies in Ascot, an estimated £33.3m, with a median round of about £660k. 3 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 26% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Ascot compares
Ascot accounts for 0% of the 11,283 investor-backed companies in the South East. The median round of £660k is above the £150k median for the South East. The leading sectors are business services (14), software & it (10) and media & entertainment (4). By stage, 7 are at seed, 4 are growth, 4 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is SLH Investments Ltd, in 3 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Ascot?
Pulse found 73 outside investors taking shares in companies in Ascot in the last two years: 14 funds, firms and family offices, and 59 angels.
How much do companies in Ascot raise?
Over the last two years 19 rounds were raised, an estimated £33.3m in total. The median round was about £660k.
Which sectors raise the most in Ascot?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (14), software & it (10), media & entertainment (4) lead in Ascot, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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