Startup investors in Dorchester
Dorchester, in the South West, has 55 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 1 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 55
- Active investors, 2 years
- 60
- Rounds, 2 years
- 12
- Median round
- £138k
Who is investing
In the last two years 18 funds, firms and family offices and 42 angels took shares in companies in Dorchester, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Batigram Invest Sas | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Bolt Angels Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Discovery Ventures III GMBH & Co. KG | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Food Tech Opportunity II SCSP, Managed by Five Seasons Ventures S.À.R.L | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Fuel Ventures | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| G-Fund Invest I GMBH & Co. KG | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Gain Line Capital | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Gain Line Capital Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 60 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, 12 funding rounds were raised by companies in Dorchester, an estimated £9.98m, with a median round of about £138k. 1 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 67% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Dorchester compares
Dorchester accounts for 1% of the 5,730 investor-backed companies in the South West. The median round of £138k is close to the £136k median for the South West. The leading sectors are business services (13), software & it (7) and retail & ecommerce (7). By stage, 7 are at venture stage, 4 are at seed, 3 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is Batigram Invest Sas, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Dorchester?
Pulse found 60 outside investors taking shares in companies in Dorchester in the last two years: 18 funds, firms and family offices, and 42 angels.
How much do companies in Dorchester raise?
Over the last two years 12 rounds were raised, an estimated £9.98m in total. The median round was about £138k.
Which sectors raise the most in Dorchester?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (13), software & it (7), retail & ecommerce (7) lead in Dorchester, and most companies are at the venture stage.
Can I see every investor?
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