Startup investors in Chelmsford
Chelmsford, in the East of England, has 229 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 3 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 229
- Active investors, 2 years
- 328
- Rounds, 2 years
- 45
- Median round
- £185k
Who is investing
In the last two years 43 funds, firms and family offices and 285 angels took shares in companies in Chelmsford, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Athers Investments Limited (Company No: 11775972) | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| GTL Energy Holdings Limited (Company No: 13026731) | Holding company (possible family office) | 3 companies |
| Juice Infrastructure Investments Limited (Company No 14016360) | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Pressplay Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| SFC BBI | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| T.P.A.S. Capital Limited (Company No: 10808741) | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Tupa Energy Holdings Limited (Company No 14036532) | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
See all 328 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, 45 funding rounds were raised by companies in Chelmsford, an estimated £74.4m, with a median round of about £185k. 3 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 49% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Chelmsford compares
Chelmsford accounts for 4% of the 6,376 investor-backed companies in the East of England. The median round of £185k is close to the £184k median for the East of England. The leading sectors are business services (77), software & it (37) and retail & ecommerce (21). By stage, 25 are at seed, 13 are at venture stage, 9 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is Athers Investments Limited (Company No: 11775972), in 3 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Chelmsford?
Pulse found 328 outside investors taking shares in companies in Chelmsford in the last two years: 43 funds, firms and family offices, and 285 angels.
How much do companies in Chelmsford raise?
Over the last two years 45 rounds were raised, an estimated £74.4m in total. The median round was about £185k.
Which sectors raise the most in Chelmsford?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (77), software & it (37), retail & ecommerce (21) lead in Chelmsford, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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