Startup investors in Essex
Essex, in London, has 39 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 1 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 39
- Active investors, 2 years
- 79
- Rounds, 2 years
- 4
- Median round
- £28k
Who is investing
In the last two years 10 funds, firms and family offices and 68 angels took shares in companies in Essex, with the latest round in May 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Rivington Solar Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| Aja Capital Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Armstrong Capital Management Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Blue Moon Capital Partners Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Churchill Beckett Partners Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Investa Ag | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Old Hall Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 79 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 Essex, an estimated £115k, with a median round of about £28k. 1 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 75% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Essex compares
Essex accounts for 0% of the 22,421 investor-backed companies in London. The median round of £28k is below the £205k median for London. The leading sectors are business services (9), retail & ecommerce (7) and health & care (6). By stage, 4 have exited, 4 are at seed, 1 are closed or insolvent. The most active firm in these companies is Rivington Solar Limited, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Essex?
Pulse found 79 outside investors taking shares in companies in Essex in the last two years: 10 funds, firms and family offices, and 68 angels.
How much do companies in Essex raise?
Over the last two years 4 rounds were raised, an estimated £115k in total. The median round was about £28k.
Which sectors raise the most in Essex?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (9), retail & ecommerce (7), health & care (6) lead in Essex, and most companies are at the exited stage.
Can I see every investor?
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