Startup investors in Gloucester
Gloucester, in the South West, has 152 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 4 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 152
- Active investors, 2 years
- 209
- Rounds, 2 years
- 12
- Median round
- £43k
Who is investing
In the last two years 22 funds, firms and family offices and 187 angels took shares in companies in Gloucester, with the latest round in Aug 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| 8VC Entrepreneurs Fund V, L.P. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| 8VC Fund V, L.P Acting by Its General Partner 8VC GP V, LLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Callow Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Christophers Close Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Chrome Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Contour Holdings International Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Contour Holdings International Limited (Treasury) | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Cromwell Harbor Investors LLC - Investme | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 209 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 Gloucester, an estimated £2.39m, with a median round of about £43k. 4 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 25% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Gloucester compares
Gloucester accounts for 3% of the 5,730 investor-backed companies in the South West. The median round of £43k is below the £136k median for the South West. The leading sectors are business services (37), software & it (19) and retail & ecommerce (14). By stage, 18 are at seed, 8 have exited, 6 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is 8VC Entrepreneurs Fund V, L.P., in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Gloucester?
Pulse found 209 outside investors taking shares in companies in Gloucester in the last two years: 22 funds, firms and family offices, and 187 angels.
How much do companies in Gloucester raise?
Over the last two years 12 rounds were raised, an estimated £2.39m in total. The median round was about £43k.
Which sectors raise the most in Gloucester?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (37), software & it (19), retail & ecommerce (14) lead in Gloucester, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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