Startup investors in Bristol
Bristol, in the South West, has 914 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 32 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 914
- Active investors, 2 years
- 1,751
- Rounds, 2 years
- 225
- Median round
- £234k
Who is investing
In the last two years 306 funds, firms and family offices and 1,439 angels took shares in companies in Bristol, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| University of Bristol | University | 15 companies |
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 10 companies |
| MNL Parkwalk | Fund or investment firm | 5 companies |
| SFC BBI | Fund or investment firm | 5 companies |
| Angel Investors Bristol SPV Limited | Fund or investment firm | 4 companies |
| Green Angel BBI | Fund or investment firm | 4 companies |
| Green Angel Syndicate | Fund or investment firm | 4 companies |
| Newable | Fund or investment firm | 4 companies |
See all 1,751 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, 225 funding rounds were raised by companies in Bristol, an estimated £428.0m, with a median round of about £234k. 32 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 37% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Bristol compares
Bristol accounts for 16% of the 5,730 investor-backed companies in the South West. The median round of £234k is above the £136k median for the South West. The leading sectors are business services (240), software & it (156) and health & care (66). By stage, 126 are at seed, 91 are at venture stage, 65 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is University of Bristol, in 15 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Bristol?
Pulse found 1,751 outside investors taking shares in companies in Bristol in the last two years: 306 funds, firms and family offices, and 1,439 angels.
How much do companies in Bristol raise?
Over the last two years 225 rounds were raised, an estimated £428.0m in total. The median round was about £234k.
Which sectors raise the most in Bristol?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (240), software & it (156), health & care (66) lead in Bristol, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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