Startup investors in Dartford
Dartford, in the South East, has 77 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 0 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 77
- Active investors, 2 years
- 117
- Rounds, 2 years
- 8
- Median round
- £21k
Who is investing
In the last two years 8 funds, firms and family offices and 106 angels took shares in companies in Dartford, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Apj Ventures Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Chiron Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Investec Investment (UK) Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| JVM Group Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 117 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 Dartford, an estimated £1.79m, with a median round of about £21k. 88% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Dartford compares
Dartford accounts for 1% of the 11,283 investor-backed companies in the South East. The median round of £21k is below the £150k median for the South East. The leading sectors are business services (26), property & construction (5) and retail & ecommerce (5). By stage, 6 are at seed, 5 are inactive, 3 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Apj Ventures Ltd, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Dartford?
Pulse found 117 outside investors taking shares in companies in Dartford in the last two years: 8 funds, firms and family offices, and 106 angels.
How much do companies in Dartford raise?
Over the last two years 8 rounds were raised, an estimated £1.79m in total. The median round was about £21k.
Which sectors raise the most in Dartford?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (26), property & construction (5), retail & ecommerce (5) lead in Dartford, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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