Startup investors in Fareham
Fareham, in the South East, has 237 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 3 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 237
- Active investors, 2 years
- 171
- Rounds, 2 years
- 22
- Median round
- £148k
Who is investing
In the last two years 28 funds, firms and family offices and 143 angels took shares in companies in Fareham, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Specsavers UK Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 4 companies |
| Filkins Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| Aaa Partners Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Abl Capital Investment Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Alcentra Fund S.C.A. Sicav-Cif - Alcentra Global Special Situations Fund | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Barings Global Credit Income Opportunities Fund | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Callard Holding 25 Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| CF on GP Holdco Ic Inc | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 171 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, 22 funding rounds were raised by companies in Fareham, an estimated £83.1m, with a median round of about £148k. 3 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 55% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Fareham compares
Fareham accounts for 2% of the 11,283 investor-backed companies in the South East. The median round of £148k is close to the £150k median for the South East. The leading sectors are retail & ecommerce (57), business services (48) and software & it (31). By stage, 24 have exited, 16 are at seed, 6 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Specsavers UK Holdings Limited, in 4 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Fareham?
Pulse found 171 outside investors taking shares in companies in Fareham in the last two years: 28 funds, firms and family offices, and 143 angels.
How much do companies in Fareham raise?
Over the last two years 22 rounds were raised, an estimated £83.1m in total. The median round was about £148k.
Which sectors raise the most in Fareham?
By number of investor-backed companies, retail & ecommerce (57), business services (48), software & it (31) lead in Fareham, and most companies are at the exited stage.
Can I see every investor?
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