Startup investors in Chippenham
Chippenham, in the South West, has 76 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 4 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 76
- Active investors, 2 years
- 126
- Rounds, 2 years
- 24
- Median round
- £171k
Who is investing
In the last two years 16 funds, firms and family offices and 110 angels took shares in companies in Chippenham, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| BKJ Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Cape Light Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ef Next Stage Fund | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ellesmere Property Investment Company | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Entrepreneur First Core Fund | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ka Tech Investments Pty Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Kilgore Investments Unlimited Company | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Kronos Real Estate Group | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 126 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, 24 funding rounds were raised by companies in Chippenham, an estimated £15.1m, with a median round of about £171k. 4 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 50% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Chippenham compares
Chippenham accounts for 1% of the 5,730 investor-backed companies in the South West. The median round of £171k is above the £136k median for the South West. The leading sectors are business services (25), software & it (8) and retail & ecommerce (8). By stage, 15 are at seed, 4 have exited, 3 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is BKJ Investments Limited, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Chippenham?
Pulse found 126 outside investors taking shares in companies in Chippenham in the last two years: 16 funds, firms and family offices, and 110 angels.
How much do companies in Chippenham raise?
Over the last two years 24 rounds were raised, an estimated £15.1m in total. The median round was about £171k.
Which sectors raise the most in Chippenham?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (25), software & it (8), retail & ecommerce (8) lead in Chippenham, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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