Startup investors in Grays
Grays, in London, has 37 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 1 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 37
- Active investors, 2 years
- 38
- Rounds, 2 years
- 11
- Median round
- £50k
Who is investing
In the last two years 9 funds, firms and family offices and 29 angels took shares in companies in Grays, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Asian Capital Solutions Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Jumpstart Investment Holding | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Kap Partners Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Aj Bhatty Investment Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| BGV II GP LLP (As Holder for BGV Birdcage LP) | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| BGV II GP LLP (As Holder for BGV II LP) | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| DMZ Holding Aps | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| HNF Holdings A/S | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 38 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, 11 funding rounds were raised by companies in Grays, an estimated £602k, with a median round of about £50k. 1 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 45% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Grays compares
Grays accounts for 0% of the 22,421 investor-backed companies in London. The median round of £50k is below the £205k median for London. The leading sectors are software & it (9), retail & ecommerce (8) and business services (6). By stage, 6 are at seed, 2 have exited, 1 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Asian Capital Solutions Ltd, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Grays?
Pulse found 38 outside investors taking shares in companies in Grays in the last two years: 9 funds, firms and family offices, and 29 angels.
How much do companies in Grays raise?
Over the last two years 11 rounds were raised, an estimated £602k in total. The median round was about £50k.
Which sectors raise the most in Grays?
By number of investor-backed companies, software & it (9), retail & ecommerce (8), business services (6) lead in Grays, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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