Startup investors in Barry
Barry, in Wales, has 25 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 0 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 25
- Active investors, 2 years
- 11
- Rounds, 2 years
- 2
- Median round
- £32k
Who is investing
In the last two years 1 funds, firms and family offices and 10 angels took shares in companies in Barry, with the latest round in Feb 2025. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Tynewydd Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 11 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, 2 funding rounds were raised by companies in Barry, an estimated £64k, with a median round of about £32k. 100% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Barry compares
Barry accounts for 1% of the 2,044 investor-backed companies in Wales. The median round of £32k is below the £130k median for Wales. The leading sectors are health & care (7), business services (4) and software & it (3). By stage, 4 are at seed, 2 have exited, 1 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Tynewydd Investments Ltd, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Barry?
Pulse found 11 outside investors taking shares in companies in Barry in the last two years: 1 funds, firms and family offices, and 10 angels.
How much do companies in Barry raise?
Over the last two years 2 rounds were raised, an estimated £64k in total. The median round was about £32k.
Which sectors raise the most in Barry?
By number of investor-backed companies, health & care (7), business services (4), software & it (3) lead in Barry, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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