Startup investors in Eastbourne
Eastbourne, in the South East, has 118 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 1 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 118
- Active investors, 2 years
- 128
- Rounds, 2 years
- 12
- Median round
- £147k
Who is investing
In the last two years 13 funds, firms and family offices and 114 angels took shares in companies in Eastbourne, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Albury Alternative Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Active Partners | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Corners Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Carbon 13 Capital | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Escape Investments B.V. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Filmstro Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| FPZ Partners Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Iris Ventures (Worldwide) Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 128 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, 12 funding rounds were raised by companies in Eastbourne, an estimated £6.80m, with a median round of about £147k. 1 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 33% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Eastbourne compares
Eastbourne accounts for 1% of the 11,283 investor-backed companies in the South East. The median round of £147k is close to the £150k median for the South East. The leading sectors are business services (36), health & care (21) and retail & ecommerce (12). By stage, 12 are at seed, 2 have exited, 2 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Albury Alternative Investments Limited, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Eastbourne?
Pulse found 128 outside investors taking shares in companies in Eastbourne in the last two years: 13 funds, firms and family offices, and 114 angels.
How much do companies in Eastbourne raise?
Over the last two years 12 rounds were raised, an estimated £6.80m in total. The median round was about £147k.
Which sectors raise the most in Eastbourne?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (36), health & care (21), retail & ecommerce (12) lead in Eastbourne, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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