Startup investors in Bournemouth
Bournemouth, in the South West, has 187 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 14 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 187
- Active investors, 2 years
- 222
- Rounds, 2 years
- 31
- Median round
- £75k
Who is investing
In the last two years 24 funds, firms and family offices and 198 angels took shares in companies in Bournemouth, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| 1up Ventures LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| 24haymarket | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Abisko Ventures Ab | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Aito Ventures Pte Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ajz Capital Ab | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Arlan Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Avington Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Baldwin Holding Oy | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 222 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, 31 funding rounds were raised by companies in Bournemouth, an estimated £92.4m, with a median round of about £75k. 14 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 39% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Bournemouth compares
Bournemouth accounts for 3% of the 5,730 investor-backed companies in the South West. The median round of £75k is below the £136k median for the South West. The leading sectors are business services (57), software & it (20) and retail & ecommerce (19). By stage, 27 are at seed, 14 have exited, 5 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is 1up Ventures LP, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Bournemouth?
Pulse found 222 outside investors taking shares in companies in Bournemouth in the last two years: 24 funds, firms and family offices, and 198 angels.
How much do companies in Bournemouth raise?
Over the last two years 31 rounds were raised, an estimated £92.4m in total. The median round was about £75k.
Which sectors raise the most in Bournemouth?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (57), software & it (20), retail & ecommerce (19) lead in Bournemouth, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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