Startup investors in Cambridge
Cambridge, in the East of England, has 557 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 29 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 557
- Active investors, 2 years
- 2,245
- Rounds, 2 years
- 389
- Median round
- £279k
Who is investing
In the last two years 550 funds, firms and family offices and 1,681 angels took shares in companies in Cambridge, with the latest round in Nov 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| MNL Parkwalk | Fund or investment firm | 30 companies |
| The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Cambridge | University | 30 companies |
| Martlet Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 15 companies |
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 14 companies |
| SyndicateRoom | Fund or investment firm | 13 companies |
| Amadeus | Fund or investment firm | 12 companies |
| BGF Investments | Fund or investment firm | 11 companies |
| SFC BBI | Fund or investment firm | 8 companies |
See all 2,245 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, 389 funding rounds were raised by companies in Cambridge, an estimated £1.52bn, with a median round of about £279k. 29 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 31% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Cambridge compares
Cambridge accounts for 9% of the 6,376 investor-backed companies in the East of England. The median round of £279k is above the £184k median for the East of England. The leading sectors are life sciences (134), software & it (128) and business services (103). By stage, 125 are at venture stage, 109 are at seed, 52 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is MNL Parkwalk, in 30 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Cambridge?
Pulse found 2,245 outside investors taking shares in companies in Cambridge in the last two years: 550 funds, firms and family offices, and 1,681 angels.
How much do companies in Cambridge raise?
Over the last two years 389 rounds were raised, an estimated £1.52bn in total. The median round was about £279k.
Which sectors raise the most in Cambridge?
By number of investor-backed companies, life sciences (134), software & it (128), business services (103) lead in Cambridge, and most companies are at the venture stage.
Can I see every investor?
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