Startup investors in Braintree
Braintree, in the East of England, has 60 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 4 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 60
- Active investors, 2 years
- 135
- Rounds, 2 years
- 15
- Median round
- £175k
Who is investing
In the last two years 14 funds, firms and family offices and 120 angels took shares in companies in Braintree, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Alternative Investment Executive Search Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Bestfield Investments | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Damus Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Envious Holdings Inc | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Ev 1 GP LLP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Five Rivers Ventures Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Moo Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Motor Parts Direct (Holdings) Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 135 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, 15 funding rounds were raised by companies in Braintree, an estimated £8.88m, with a median round of about £175k. 4 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 33% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Braintree compares
Braintree accounts for 1% of the 6,376 investor-backed companies in the East of England. The median round of £175k is close to the £184k median for the East of England. The leading sectors are business services (16), retail & ecommerce (8) and software & it (7). By stage, 7 have exited, 6 are at seed, 3 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is Alternative Investment Executive Search Limited, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Braintree?
Pulse found 135 outside investors taking shares in companies in Braintree in the last two years: 14 funds, firms and family offices, and 120 angels.
How much do companies in Braintree raise?
Over the last two years 15 rounds were raised, an estimated £8.88m in total. The median round was about £175k.
Which sectors raise the most in Braintree?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (16), retail & ecommerce (8), software & it (7) lead in Braintree, and most companies are at the exited stage.
Can I see every investor?
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