Startup investors in Bury St. Edmunds
Bury St. Edmunds, in the East of England, has 167 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 13 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 167
- Active investors, 2 years
- 323
- Rounds, 2 years
- 42
- Median round
- £135k
Who is investing
In the last two years 46 funds, firms and family offices and 277 angels took shares in companies in Bury St. Edmunds, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| African Angels Collective Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Afropreneur Angel Syndicate Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Anchor Care Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Autonomous Investments Holdings Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| BGV Birdcage LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| BGV II LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Brown Investment Group Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 323 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, 42 funding rounds were raised by companies in Bury St. Edmunds, an estimated £212.2m, with a median round of about £135k. 13 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 31% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Bury St. Edmunds compares
Bury St. Edmunds accounts for 3% of the 6,376 investor-backed companies in the East of England. The median round of £135k is below the £184k median for the East of England. The leading sectors are business services (44), retail & ecommerce (26) and software & it (23). By stage, 32 are at seed, 6 are at venture stage, 5 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is SFC Capital, in 3 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Bury St. Edmunds?
Pulse found 323 outside investors taking shares in companies in Bury St. Edmunds in the last two years: 46 funds, firms and family offices, and 277 angels.
How much do companies in Bury St. Edmunds raise?
Over the last two years 42 rounds were raised, an estimated £212.2m in total. The median round was about £135k.
Which sectors raise the most in Bury St. Edmunds?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (44), retail & ecommerce (26), software & it (23) lead in Bury St. Edmunds, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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