Startup investors in Brighton
Brighton, in the South East, has 290 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 11 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 290
- Active investors, 2 years
- 521
- Rounds, 2 years
- 93
- Median round
- £149k
Who is investing
In the last two years 102 funds, firms and family offices and 418 angels took shares in companies in Brighton, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Acton Fund V GMBH & Co KG | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Lakestar Early IV LP | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Mobeus Income & Growth VCT PLC | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Odin Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| SFC BBI | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| The Income & Growth VCT PLC | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| University of Sussex | University | 2 companies |
See all 521 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, 93 funding rounds were raised by companies in Brighton, an estimated £67.9m, with a median round of about £149k. 11 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 38% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Brighton compares
Brighton accounts for 3% of the 11,283 investor-backed companies in the South East. The median round of £149k is close to the £150k median for the South East. The leading sectors are business services (78), software & it (71) and retail & ecommerce (24). By stage, 50 are at seed, 21 are at venture stage, 9 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is Acton Fund V GMBH & Co KG, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Brighton?
Pulse found 521 outside investors taking shares in companies in Brighton in the last two years: 102 funds, firms and family offices, and 418 angels.
How much do companies in Brighton raise?
Over the last two years 93 rounds were raised, an estimated £67.9m in total. The median round was about £149k.
Which sectors raise the most in Brighton?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (78), software & it (71), retail & ecommerce (24) lead in Brighton, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
Pulse subscribers see every outside investor by name, with portfolios and co-investors, from £39.99 a month plus VAT (£47.99 inc. VAT). Contact details are not included and names are not linked to personal profiles.