Startup investors in Bridgend
Bridgend, in Wales, has 64 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 1 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 64
- Active investors, 2 years
- 79
- Rounds, 2 years
- 10
- Median round
- £46k
Who is investing
In the last two years 10 funds, firms and family offices and 69 angels took shares in companies in Bridgend, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| DBW Investments (3) Limited | Fund or investment firm | 4 companies |
| Allspares (Auto) Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Almanac Ventures Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ap Ventures Fund III GP LLP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Black Maverick Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Central Commercial Holding Sa | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Clean Growth Fund LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Corral Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 79 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, 10 funding rounds were raised by companies in Bridgend, an estimated £12.7m, with a median round of about £46k. 1 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 40% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Bridgend compares
Bridgend accounts for 3% of the 2,044 investor-backed companies in Wales. The median round of £46k is below the £130k median for Wales. The leading sectors are business services (13), property & construction (7) and media & entertainment (6). By stage, 5 are at seed, 5 are at venture stage, 3 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is DBW Investments (3) Limited, in 4 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Bridgend?
Pulse found 79 outside investors taking shares in companies in Bridgend in the last two years: 10 funds, firms and family offices, and 69 angels.
How much do companies in Bridgend raise?
Over the last two years 10 rounds were raised, an estimated £12.7m in total. The median round was about £46k.
Which sectors raise the most in Bridgend?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (13), property & construction (7), media & entertainment (6) lead in Bridgend, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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