Startup investors in Ashford
Ashford, in the South East, has 170 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 2 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 170
- Active investors, 2 years
- 250
- Rounds, 2 years
- 26
- Median round
- £100k
Who is investing
In the last two years 22 funds, firms and family offices and 228 angels took shares in companies in Ashford, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Maulin Capital Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 5 companies |
| 515 Ventures LLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Al Waha Capital PJSC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Angelus Sano Fund L.P. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Angelus Venture Fund I, LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| As & LS Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Atomico Angel Programme IV, LLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Awo Holdings LLC | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 250 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 companies in Ashford, an estimated £21.8m, with a median round of about £100k. 2 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 54% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Ashford compares
Ashford accounts for 2% of the 11,283 investor-backed companies in the South East. The median round of £100k is below the £150k median for the South East. The leading sectors are business services (59), retail & ecommerce (19) and software & it (14). By stage, 18 are at seed, 11 are at venture stage, 10 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is Maulin Capital Ltd, in 5 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Ashford?
Pulse found 250 outside investors taking shares in companies in Ashford in the last two years: 22 funds, firms and family offices, and 228 angels.
How much do companies in Ashford raise?
Over the last two years 26 rounds were raised, an estimated £21.8m in total. The median round was about £100k.
Which sectors raise the most in Ashford?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (59), retail & ecommerce (19), software & it (14) lead in Ashford, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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