Startup investors in Dundee
Dundee has 66 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 2 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 66
- Active investors, 2 years
- 125
- Rounds, 2 years
- 21
- Median round
- £297k
Who is investing
In the last two years 34 funds, firms and family offices and 91 angels took shares in companies in Dundee, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| University of Dundee | University | 4 companies |
| Orchard Venture Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Ags Investments (2023) Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ananke Ventures Fund 1 Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Apollo Health Ventures Fund SCSP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| BGF Investments | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Companion Fund I, LLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Counteract One LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 125 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, 21 funding rounds were raised by companies in Dundee, an estimated £36.0m, with a median round of about £297k. 2 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 38% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Dundee compares
Dundee accounts for 2% of the 2,826 investor-backed companies in the region. The median round of £297k is above the £199k median for the region. The leading sectors are business services (17), software & it (10) and health & care (5). By stage, 10 are at seed, 8 are at venture stage, 5 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is University of Dundee, in 4 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Dundee?
Pulse found 125 outside investors taking shares in companies in Dundee in the last two years: 34 funds, firms and family offices, and 91 angels.
How much do companies in Dundee raise?
Over the last two years 21 rounds were raised, an estimated £36.0m in total. The median round was about £297k.
Which sectors raise the most in Dundee?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (17), software & it (10), health & care (5) lead in Dundee, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
Pulse subscribers see every outside investor by name, with portfolios and co-investors, from £39.99 a month plus VAT (£47.99 inc. VAT). Contact details are not included and names are not linked to personal profiles.