Startup investors in Dunstable

Dunstable, in the East of England, has 49 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 1 raised a first funding round in the last year.

Investor-backed companies
49
Active investors, 2 years
41
Rounds, 2 years
4
Median round
£382k

Who is investing

In the last two years 4 funds, firms and family offices and 37 angels took shares in companies in Dunstable, with the latest round in Feb 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:

FirmTypeCompanies
Em3 FundFund or investment firm1 company
Homestall Holdings LimitedHolding company (possible family office)1 company
HTLC Network Group Holding A.G.Holding company (possible family office)1 company
Pao Group Holdings LtdHolding company (possible family office)1 company
Shudh Investments LimitedFund or investment firm1 company

See all 41 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, 4 funding rounds were raised by companies in Dunstable, an estimated £2.07m, with a median round of about £382k. 1 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 50% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.

How Dunstable compares

Dunstable accounts for 1% of the 6,376 investor-backed companies in the East of England. The median round of £382k is above the £184k median for the East of England. The leading sectors are business services (12), retail & ecommerce (9) and software & it (5). By stage, 8 are at seed, 3 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is Em3 Fund, in 1 companies.

Questions

How many investors back companies in Dunstable?

Pulse found 41 outside investors taking shares in companies in Dunstable in the last two years: 4 funds, firms and family offices, and 37 angels.

How much do companies in Dunstable raise?

Over the last two years 4 rounds were raised, an estimated £2.07m in total. The median round was about £382k.

Which sectors raise the most in Dunstable?

By number of investor-backed companies, business services (12), retail & ecommerce (9), software & it (5) lead in Dunstable, and most companies are at the seed stage.

Can I see every investor?

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