Startup investors in Canterbury
Canterbury, in the South East, has 135 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 3 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 135
- Active investors, 2 years
- 287
- Rounds, 2 years
- 34
- Median round
- £500k
Who is investing
In the last two years 94 funds, firms and family offices and 193 angels took shares in companies in Canterbury, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| SFC BBI | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Firstminute Capital II LP (Acting by Its General Partner Firstminute Capital II General Partner LLP) | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Halston Ventures Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Odin Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| 1 of A Kind Capital LLC. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| 2100 Ventures S.P.A. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| 645 Ventures IV, LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 287 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, 34 funding rounds were raised by companies in Canterbury, an estimated £118.9m, with a median round of about £500k. 3 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 24% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Canterbury compares
Canterbury accounts for 1% of the 11,283 investor-backed companies in the South East. The median round of £500k is above the £150k median for the South East. The leading sectors are business services (34), software & it (30) and retail & ecommerce (12). By stage, 23 are at seed, 12 have exited, 12 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is SFC BBI, in 3 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Canterbury?
Pulse found 287 outside investors taking shares in companies in Canterbury in the last two years: 94 funds, firms and family offices, and 193 angels.
How much do companies in Canterbury raise?
Over the last two years 34 rounds were raised, an estimated £118.9m in total. The median round was about £500k.
Which sectors raise the most in Canterbury?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (34), software & it (30), retail & ecommerce (12) lead in Canterbury, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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