Startup investors in Banbury
Banbury, in the South East, has 85 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 4 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 85
- Active investors, 2 years
- 233
- Rounds, 2 years
- 16
- Median round
- £77k
Who is investing
In the last two years 104 funds, firms and family offices and 129 angels took shares in companies in Banbury, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Bain Capital Euro Clo 2017-1 Designated Activity Company | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Baldwyn Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Beach Point Multi-Asset Credit Fund Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Beach Point Multi-Strategy Credit Master Fund, L.P | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Beach Point Sangamon LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Beach Point SCF 0166 LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Beach Point SCF I LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Beach Point SCF Multi-Port LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 233 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, 16 funding rounds were raised by companies in Banbury, an estimated £42.1m, with a median round of about £77k. 4 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 25% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Banbury compares
Banbury accounts for 1% of the 11,283 investor-backed companies in the South East. The median round of £77k is below the £150k median for the South East. The leading sectors are business services (26), retail & ecommerce (12) and media & entertainment (5). By stage, 9 are at seed, 3 have exited, 3 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is Bain Capital Euro Clo 2017-1 Designated Activity Company, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Banbury?
Pulse found 233 outside investors taking shares in companies in Banbury in the last two years: 104 funds, firms and family offices, and 129 angels.
How much do companies in Banbury raise?
Over the last two years 16 rounds were raised, an estimated £42.1m in total. The median round was about £77k.
Which sectors raise the most in Banbury?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (26), retail & ecommerce (12), media & entertainment (5) lead in Banbury, and most companies are at the seed stage.
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.