Startup investors in Ely
Ely, in the East of England, has 42 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 3 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 42
- Active investors, 2 years
- 53
- Rounds, 2 years
- 5
- Median round
- £205k
Who is investing
In the last two years 20 funds, firms and family offices and 33 angels took shares in companies in Ely, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Le Roi Investments | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Leavale Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Pink Salt Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Prestige Alternative Finance Fund Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| SFC BBI | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| SyndicateRoom | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| SyndicateRoom BBI | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 53 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, 5 funding rounds were raised by companies in Ely, an estimated £69.2m, with a median round of about £205k. 3 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 40% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Ely compares
Ely accounts for 1% of the 6,376 investor-backed companies in the East of England. The median round of £205k is above the £184k median for the East of England. The leading sectors are business services (13), software & it (4) and media & entertainment (3). By stage, 4 have exited, 4 are at seed, 1 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is Le Roi Investments, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Ely?
Pulse found 53 outside investors taking shares in companies in Ely in the last two years: 20 funds, firms and family offices, and 33 angels.
How much do companies in Ely raise?
Over the last two years 5 rounds were raised, an estimated £69.2m in total. The median round was about £205k.
Which sectors raise the most in Ely?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (13), software & it (4), media & entertainment (3) lead in Ely, and most companies are at the exited stage.
Can I see every investor?
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