Startup investors in Godalming
Godalming, in the South East, has 82 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 4 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 82
- Active investors, 2 years
- 151
- Rounds, 2 years
- 32
- Median round
- £97k
Who is investing
In the last two years 15 funds, firms and family offices and 136 angels took shares in companies in Godalming, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| University of Surrey | University | 3 companies |
| Agm Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Ajw Family Investment Company Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Barings Asset-Based Income Fund (Cayman) LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Barings Asset-Based Income Fund (Us) LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Barings Investment Fund (Lux) - Barings Asset-Based Income Fund (Lux) | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| BGV Birdcage LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| BGV II GP LLP on Behalf of BGV Birdcage LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 151 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, 32 funding rounds were raised by companies in Godalming, an estimated £9.97m, with a median round of about £97k. 4 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 50% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Godalming compares
Godalming accounts for 1% of the 11,283 investor-backed companies in the South East. The median round of £97k is below the £150k median for the South East. The leading sectors are business services (24), software & it (15) and retail & ecommerce (9). By stage, 14 are at seed, 10 are at venture stage, 8 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is University of Surrey, in 3 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Godalming?
Pulse found 151 outside investors taking shares in companies in Godalming in the last two years: 15 funds, firms and family offices, and 136 angels.
How much do companies in Godalming raise?
Over the last two years 32 rounds were raised, an estimated £9.97m in total. The median round was about £97k.
Which sectors raise the most in Godalming?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (24), software & it (15), retail & ecommerce (9) lead in Godalming, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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