Startup investors in Brentwood

Brentwood, in the East of England, has 87 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 2 raised a first funding round in the last year.

Investor-backed companies
87
Active investors, 2 years
49
Rounds, 2 years
5
Median round
£50k

Who is investing

In the last two years 3 funds, firms and family offices and 46 angels took shares in companies in Brentwood, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:

FirmTypeCompanies
Bolt Angels LtdFund or investment firm1 company
Bracken Investments LimitedFund or investment firm1 company
BTB Ventures Pte LtdFund or investment firm1 company
F Capital LimitedFund or investment firm1 company
Garthfield Investments LimitedFund or investment firm1 company
Garthfields Investments LimitedFund or investment firm1 company
Greenacre Capital (180 Ilderton) LimitedFund or investment firm1 company
Linden Holdings (Malta) LimitedHolding company (possible family office)1 company

See all 49 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, 5 funding rounds were raised by companies in Brentwood, an estimated £14.3m, with a median round of about £50k. 2 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 20% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.

How Brentwood compares

Brentwood accounts for 1% of the 6,376 investor-backed companies in the East of England. The median round of £50k is below the £184k median for the East of England. The leading sectors are business services (26), fintech & financial services (11) and retail & ecommerce (10). By stage, 6 are at seed, 5 have exited, 4 are inactive. The most active firm in these companies is Bolt Angels Ltd, in 1 companies.

Questions

How many investors back companies in Brentwood?

Pulse found 49 outside investors taking shares in companies in Brentwood in the last two years: 3 funds, firms and family offices, and 46 angels.

How much do companies in Brentwood raise?

Over the last two years 5 rounds were raised, an estimated £14.3m in total. The median round was about £50k.

Which sectors raise the most in Brentwood?

By number of investor-backed companies, business services (26), fintech & financial services (11), retail & ecommerce (10) lead in Brentwood, and most companies are at the seed stage.

Can I see every investor?

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