Startup investors in Christchurch
Christchurch, in the South West, has 38 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 3 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 38
- Active investors, 2 years
- 85
- Rounds, 2 years
- 8
- Median round
- £188k
Who is investing
In the last two years 7 funds, firms and family offices and 78 angels took shares in companies in Christchurch, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Axs Investments GMBH | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Carbon 13 Capital | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Green Impact Investors | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Meridian Growth Capital LLP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| NJ Investco 2 Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Oxford Innovation Finance | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ronn Holding Co Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 85 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, 8 funding rounds were raised by companies in Christchurch, an estimated £2.49m, with a median round of about £188k. 3 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 50% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Christchurch compares
Christchurch accounts for 1% of the 5,730 investor-backed companies in the South West. The median round of £188k is above the £136k median for the South West. The leading sectors are business services (9), software & it (4) and media & entertainment (3). By stage, 7 are at seed, 2 have exited, 2 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Axs Investments GMBH, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Christchurch?
Pulse found 85 outside investors taking shares in companies in Christchurch in the last two years: 7 funds, firms and family offices, and 78 angels.
How much do companies in Christchurch raise?
Over the last two years 8 rounds were raised, an estimated £2.49m in total. The median round was about £188k.
Which sectors raise the most in Christchurch?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (9), software & it (4), media & entertainment (3) lead in Christchurch, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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