Startup investors in Frome
Frome, in the South West, has 42 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 1 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 42
- Active investors, 2 years
- 75
- Rounds, 2 years
- 12
- Median round
- £34k
Who is investing
In the last two years 2 funds, firms and family offices and 73 angels took shares in companies in Frome, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Audio Investments | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 75 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 Frome, an estimated £1.99m, with a median round of about £34k. 1 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 33% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Frome compares
Frome accounts for 1% of the 5,730 investor-backed companies in the South West. The median round of £34k is below the £136k median for the South West. The leading sectors are business services (15), retail & ecommerce (5) and software & it (4). By stage, 6 are at seed, 3 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Professional Audio Investments, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Frome?
Pulse found 75 outside investors taking shares in companies in Frome in the last two years: 2 funds, firms and family offices, and 73 angels.
How much do companies in Frome raise?
Over the last two years 12 rounds were raised, an estimated £1.99m in total. The median round was about £34k.
Which sectors raise the most in Frome?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (15), retail & ecommerce (5), software & it (4) lead in Frome, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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