Startup investors in Chichester
Chichester, in the South East, has 145 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 5 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 145
- Active investors, 2 years
- 200
- Rounds, 2 years
- 37
- Median round
- £160k
Who is investing
In the last two years 24 funds, firms and family offices and 176 angels took shares in companies in Chichester, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| E.A.T. (Holdings) Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 3 companies |
| Evolution Capital No.1 Limited | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Cami Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Criseren Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| E&A Group Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Eep Invests Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Enigma Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Geo Ventures International Inc | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 200 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, 37 funding rounds were raised by companies in Chichester, an estimated £72.0m, with a median round of about £160k. 5 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 32% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Chichester compares
Chichester accounts for 1% of the 11,283 investor-backed companies in the South East. The median round of £160k is close to the £150k median for the South East. The leading sectors are business services (44), retail & ecommerce (13) and software & it (13). By stage, 22 are at seed, 11 are at venture stage, 4 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is E.A.T. (Holdings) Limited, in 3 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Chichester?
Pulse found 200 outside investors taking shares in companies in Chichester in the last two years: 24 funds, firms and family offices, and 176 angels.
How much do companies in Chichester raise?
Over the last two years 37 rounds were raised, an estimated £72.0m in total. The median round was about £160k.
Which sectors raise the most in Chichester?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (44), retail & ecommerce (13), software & it (13) lead in Chichester, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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