Startup investors in Dorking
Dorking, in the South East, has 47 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 2 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 47
- Active investors, 2 years
- 71
- Rounds, 2 years
- 8
- Median round
- £777k
Who is investing
In the last two years 11 funds, firms and family offices and 60 angels took shares in companies in Dorking, with the latest round in Aug 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Aldersgate Holding Company Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Asf Co-Invest Spa | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ay Ventures Consulting Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Cherryburn Pty Limited Atf Burrows Superannuation Fund | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| DBW Investments (3) Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Faro Ventures Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Fuel Ventures | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| LDC Parallel IX LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 71 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 Dorking, an estimated £37.1m, with a median round of about £777k. 2 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 38% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Dorking compares
Dorking accounts for 0% of the 11,283 investor-backed companies in the South East. The median round of £777k is above the £150k median for the South East. The leading sectors are software & it (10), business services (6) and retail & ecommerce (5). By stage, 8 have exited, 4 are at seed, 3 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Aldersgate Holding Company Limited, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Dorking?
Pulse found 71 outside investors taking shares in companies in Dorking in the last two years: 11 funds, firms and family offices, and 60 angels.
How much do companies in Dorking raise?
Over the last two years 8 rounds were raised, an estimated £37.1m in total. The median round was about £777k.
Which sectors raise the most in Dorking?
By number of investor-backed companies, software & it (10), business services (6), retail & ecommerce (5) lead in Dorking, and most companies are at the exited stage.
Can I see every investor?
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