Startup investors in Benfleet
Benfleet, in the East of England, has 84 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 2 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 84
- Active investors, 2 years
- 56
- Rounds, 2 years
- 8
- Median round
- £9.9k
Who is investing
In the last two years 4 funds, firms and family offices and 52 angels took shares in companies in Benfleet, with the latest round in Jul 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Bestfield Investments | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Blythe Investments | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Jto Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| MKGL Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| SG Sports Ventures LLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Sport Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 56 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, 8 funding rounds were raised by companies in Benfleet, an estimated £78k, with a median round of about £9.9k. 2 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 88% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Benfleet compares
Benfleet accounts for 1% of the 6,376 investor-backed companies in the East of England. The median round of £9.9k is below the £184k median for the East of England. The leading sectors are business services (37), health & care (11) and retail & ecommerce (5). By stage, 16 are at seed, 1 are at venture stage, 1 are inactive. The most active firm in these companies is Bestfield Investments, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Benfleet?
Pulse found 56 outside investors taking shares in companies in Benfleet in the last two years: 4 funds, firms and family offices, and 52 angels.
How much do companies in Benfleet raise?
Over the last two years 8 rounds were raised, an estimated £78k in total. The median round was about £9.9k.
Which sectors raise the most in Benfleet?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (37), health & care (11), retail & ecommerce (5) lead in Benfleet, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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