Startup investors in Glasgow
Glasgow has 691 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 25 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 691
- Active investors, 2 years
- 1,032
- Rounds, 2 years
- 151
- Median round
- £150k
Who is investing
In the last two years 186 funds, firms and family offices and 843 angels took shares in companies in Glasgow, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| University of Strathclyde | University | 18 companies |
| G U Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 11 companies |
| Impact Ventures Scotland Limited | Fund or investment firm | 5 companies |
| Shancastle Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 5 companies |
| Orchard Venture Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 4 companies |
| Foresight Fund Managers Limited | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Ifs-Equity LP | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Scottish Growth Scheme - Techstart Ventures Equity Finance LP | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
See all 1,032 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, 151 funding rounds were raised by companies in Glasgow, an estimated £220.0m, with a median round of about £150k. 25 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 39% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Glasgow compares
Glasgow accounts for 24% of the 2,826 investor-backed companies in the region. The median round of £150k is below the £199k median for the region. The leading sectors are business services (210), retail & ecommerce (73) and software & it (73). By stage, 92 are at seed, 56 are at venture stage, 34 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is University of Strathclyde, in 18 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Glasgow?
Pulse found 1,032 outside investors taking shares in companies in Glasgow in the last two years: 186 funds, firms and family offices, and 843 angels.
How much do companies in Glasgow raise?
Over the last two years 151 rounds were raised, an estimated £220.0m in total. The median round was about £150k.
Which sectors raise the most in Glasgow?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (210), retail & ecommerce (73), software & it (73) lead in Glasgow, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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