Startup investors in Derby
Derby, in the East Midlands, has 321 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 6 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 321
- Active investors, 2 years
- 360
- Rounds, 2 years
- 27
- Median round
- £139k
Who is investing
In the last two years 59 funds, firms and family offices and 300 angels took shares in companies in Derby, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Haatch | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Haatch BBI | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Targabella Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| Ab Rugosa Invest | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Adwa International Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Albedo Holdings Ab | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Asara Holdings | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Atten Holding S.A.R.L. | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 360 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, 27 funding rounds were raised by companies in Derby, an estimated £102.6m, with a median round of about £139k. 6 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 52% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Derby compares
Derby accounts for 9% of the 3,545 investor-backed companies in the East Midlands. The median round of £139k is above the £115k median for the East Midlands. The leading sectors are business services (87), software & it (26) and retail & ecommerce (24). By stage, 28 have exited, 23 are at seed, 7 are inactive. The most active firm in these companies is Haatch, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Derby?
Pulse found 360 outside investors taking shares in companies in Derby in the last two years: 59 funds, firms and family offices, and 300 angels.
How much do companies in Derby raise?
Over the last two years 27 rounds were raised, an estimated £102.6m in total. The median round was about £139k.
Which sectors raise the most in Derby?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (87), software & it (26), retail & ecommerce (24) lead in Derby, and most companies are at the exited stage.
Can I see every investor?
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