Startup investors in Dudley
Dudley, in the West Midlands, has 70 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 2 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 70
- Active investors, 2 years
- 65
- Rounds, 2 years
- 3
- Median round
- £9.8k
Who is investing
In the last two years 6 funds, firms and family offices and 59 angels took shares in companies in Dudley, with the latest round in Jul 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Blossom Group Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| Trident Holdings Trading Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| Bowen Gee Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Fire Investment 1003 (Pty) Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Kiwi Property Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Nimb Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Whispey Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Ya2 Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 65 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, 3 funding rounds were raised by companies in Dudley, an estimated £18.8m, with a median round of about £9.8k. 2 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 33% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Dudley compares
Dudley accounts for 2% of the 4,579 investor-backed companies in the West Midlands. The median round of £9.8k is below the £144k median for the West Midlands. The leading sectors are business services (11), retail & ecommerce (7) and media & entertainment (5). By stage, 4 are at seed, 3 have exited, 1 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is Blossom Group Holdings Limited, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Dudley?
Pulse found 65 outside investors taking shares in companies in Dudley in the last two years: 6 funds, firms and family offices, and 59 angels.
How much do companies in Dudley raise?
Over the last two years 3 rounds were raised, an estimated £18.8m in total. The median round was about £9.8k.
Which sectors raise the most in Dudley?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (11), retail & ecommerce (7), media & entertainment (5) lead in Dudley, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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