Startup investors in Coventry
Coventry, in the West Midlands, has 307 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 12 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 307
- Active investors, 2 years
- 664
- Rounds, 2 years
- 40
- Median round
- £279k
Who is investing
In the last two years 185 funds, firms and family offices and 477 angels took shares in companies in Coventry, with the latest round in Nov 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| University of Warwick | University | 6 companies |
| Exi Group Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 3 companies |
| Meif WM Equity LP | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Midlands Traffic Management Holding Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| West Midlands Equity Co-Investment LP | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| 2shores Capital Corp | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| 3WM Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Adept Partners Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 664 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, 40 funding rounds were raised by companies in Coventry, an estimated £37.7m, with a median round of about £279k. 12 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 55% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Coventry compares
Coventry accounts for 7% of the 4,579 investor-backed companies in the West Midlands. The median round of £279k is above the £144k median for the West Midlands. The leading sectors are business services (73), retail & ecommerce (43) and software & it (35). By stage, 40 are at seed, 31 have exited, 18 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is University of Warwick, in 6 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Coventry?
Pulse found 664 outside investors taking shares in companies in Coventry in the last two years: 185 funds, firms and family offices, and 477 angels.
How much do companies in Coventry raise?
Over the last two years 40 rounds were raised, an estimated £37.7m in total. The median round was about £279k.
Which sectors raise the most in Coventry?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (73), retail & ecommerce (43), software & it (35) lead in Coventry, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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