Startup investors in Didcot
Didcot, in the South East, has 39 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 1 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 39
- Active investors, 2 years
- 195
- Rounds, 2 years
- 36
- Median round
- £132k
Who is investing
In the last two years 38 funds, firms and family offices and 157 angels took shares in companies in Didcot, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Oxford Science Enterprises Holdings II Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| Queen Mary University of London | University | 2 companies |
| The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Oxford | University | 2 companies |
| 8VC Entrepreneurs Fund III, L.P. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| 8VC Fund III, L.P. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| A&G Energy Transition Tech Fund, F.C.R. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Anchorage Capital Ab | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 195 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, 36 funding rounds were raised by companies in Didcot, an estimated £134.4m, with a median round of about £132k. 1 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 39% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Didcot compares
Didcot accounts for 0% of the 11,283 investor-backed companies in the South East. The median round of £132k is below the £150k median for the South East. The leading sectors are business services (10), software & it (7) and hardware & engineering (5). By stage, 7 are at seed, 7 are at venture stage, 4 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is SFC Capital, in 3 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Didcot?
Pulse found 195 outside investors taking shares in companies in Didcot in the last two years: 38 funds, firms and family offices, and 157 angels.
How much do companies in Didcot raise?
Over the last two years 36 rounds were raised, an estimated £134.4m in total. The median round was about £132k.
Which sectors raise the most in Didcot?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (10), software & it (7), hardware & engineering (5) lead in Didcot, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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