Startup investors in Halesowen
Halesowen, in the West Midlands, has 68 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 2 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 68
- Active investors, 2 years
- 98
- Rounds, 2 years
- 9
- Median round
- £120k
Who is investing
In the last two years 17 funds, firms and family offices and 81 angels took shares in companies in Halesowen, with the latest round in Apr 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Birmingham | University | 2 companies |
| Unipart Rail Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| Abel Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| BGV Birdcage LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| BGV II LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Investment LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| DB Capital Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Euroblue Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 98 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, 9 funding rounds were raised by companies in Halesowen, an estimated £2.88m, with a median round of about £120k. 2 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 22% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Halesowen compares
Halesowen accounts for 1% of the 4,579 investor-backed companies in the West Midlands. The median round of £120k is below the £144k median for the West Midlands. The leading sectors are business services (20), software & it (7) and property & construction (5). By stage, 7 are at seed, 2 have exited, 2 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is The University of Birmingham, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Halesowen?
Pulse found 98 outside investors taking shares in companies in Halesowen in the last two years: 17 funds, firms and family offices, and 81 angels.
How much do companies in Halesowen raise?
Over the last two years 9 rounds were raised, an estimated £2.88m in total. The median round was about £120k.
Which sectors raise the most in Halesowen?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (20), software & it (7), property & construction (5) lead in Halesowen, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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