Startup investors in Dunfermline
Dunfermline has 33 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 1 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 33
- Active investors, 2 years
- 42
- Rounds, 2 years
- 3
- Median round
- £429k
Who is investing
In the last two years 3 funds, firms and family offices and 39 angels took shares in companies in Dunfermline, with the latest round in Aug 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Halmax Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Shackleton Secondaries 3 LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Shackleton Ventures Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 42 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 Dunfermline, an estimated £1.09m, with a median round of about £429k. 1 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 67% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Dunfermline compares
Dunfermline accounts for 1% of the 2,826 investor-backed companies in the region. The median round of £429k is above the £199k median for the region. The leading sectors are business services (8), software & it (4) and consumer goods (2). By stage, 4 have exited, 3 are at seed, 1 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is Halmax Investments Ltd, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Dunfermline?
Pulse found 42 outside investors taking shares in companies in Dunfermline in the last two years: 3 funds, firms and family offices, and 39 angels.
How much do companies in Dunfermline raise?
Over the last two years 3 rounds were raised, an estimated £1.09m in total. The median round was about £429k.
Which sectors raise the most in Dunfermline?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (8), software & it (4), consumer goods (2) lead in Dunfermline, and most companies are at the exited stage.
Can I see every investor?
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