Startup investors in Bedford
Bedford, in the South East, has 195 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 9 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 195
- Active investors, 2 years
- 227
- Rounds, 2 years
- 37
- Median round
- £93k
Who is investing
In the last two years 22 funds, firms and family offices and 204 angels took shares in companies in Bedford, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Hillten Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 3 companies |
| Karbon Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| KD Consolidated Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| 10X Ventures Ab | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Bamburgh Capital Investments LLP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Bamburgh Capital Investmets LLP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Bamburgh Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| BGF Investments | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 227 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, 37 funding rounds were raised by companies in Bedford, an estimated £13.3m, with a median round of about £93k. 9 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 49% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Bedford compares
Bedford accounts for 2% of the 11,283 investor-backed companies in the South East. The median round of £93k is below the £150k median for the South East. The leading sectors are business services (69), retail & ecommerce (19) and software & it (18). By stage, 37 are at seed, 9 are at venture stage, 7 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is Hillten Holdings Ltd, in 3 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Bedford?
Pulse found 227 outside investors taking shares in companies in Bedford in the last two years: 22 funds, firms and family offices, and 204 angels.
How much do companies in Bedford raise?
Over the last two years 37 rounds were raised, an estimated £13.3m in total. The median round was about £93k.
Which sectors raise the most in Bedford?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (69), retail & ecommerce (19), software & it (18) lead in Bedford, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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