Startup investors in Cardiff
Cardiff, in Wales, has 500 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 11 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 500
- Active investors, 2 years
- 1,017
- Rounds, 2 years
- 160
- Median round
- £176k
Who is investing
In the last two years 204 funds, firms and family offices and 812 angels took shares in companies in Cardiff, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| DBW Investments (3) Limited | Fund or investment firm | 36 companies |
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 8 companies |
| SFC BBI | Fund or investment firm | 4 companies |
| Newable | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| SyndicateRoom | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Auckland Group Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| BGF Investments | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Bod Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
See all 1,017 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, 160 funding rounds were raised by companies in Cardiff, an estimated £231.7m, with a median round of about £176k. 11 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 38% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Cardiff compares
Cardiff accounts for 24% of the 2,044 investor-backed companies in Wales. The median round of £176k is above the £130k median for Wales. The leading sectors are business services (105), software & it (84) and health & care (53). By stage, 81 are at seed, 50 have exited, 39 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is DBW Investments (3) Limited, in 36 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Cardiff?
Pulse found 1,017 outside investors taking shares in companies in Cardiff in the last two years: 204 funds, firms and family offices, and 812 angels.
How much do companies in Cardiff raise?
Over the last two years 160 rounds were raised, an estimated £231.7m in total. The median round was about £176k.
Which sectors raise the most in Cardiff?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (105), software & it (84), health & care (53) lead in Cardiff, 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.