Startup investors in Cheltenham
Cheltenham, in the South West, has 301 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 9 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 301
- Active investors, 2 years
- 490
- Rounds, 2 years
- 46
- Median round
- £75k
Who is investing
In the last two years 62 funds, firms and family offices and 427 angels took shares in companies in Cheltenham, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Boatside Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Idol Bay Master III LP | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Innova Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Winforton Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Abbey Business Interiors Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Accenture Holdings B.V. | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Andrews Capital Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Atami Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 490 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, 46 funding rounds were raised by companies in Cheltenham, an estimated £26.0m, with a median round of about £75k. 9 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 41% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Cheltenham compares
Cheltenham accounts for 5% of the 5,730 investor-backed companies in the South West. The median round of £75k is below the £136k median for the South West. The leading sectors are business services (79), software & it (48) and retail & ecommerce (29). By stage, 34 are at seed, 26 have exited, 18 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Boatside Investments Ltd, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Cheltenham?
Pulse found 490 outside investors taking shares in companies in Cheltenham in the last two years: 62 funds, firms and family offices, and 427 angels.
How much do companies in Cheltenham raise?
Over the last two years 46 rounds were raised, an estimated £26.0m in total. The median round was about £75k.
Which sectors raise the most in Cheltenham?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (79), software & it (48), retail & ecommerce (29) lead in Cheltenham, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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