Startup investors in Harpenden
Harpenden, in the East of England, has 71 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 5 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 71
- Active investors, 2 years
- 121
- Rounds, 2 years
- 32
- Median round
- £90k
Who is investing
In the last two years 23 funds, firms and family offices and 98 angels took shares in companies in Harpenden, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Ab Trading and Investing Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Kohler Investment Group Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Ascension | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Bulnes Capital | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Clean Growth Fund LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Carbon 13 Capital | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Elbow Beach Climate Impact II GP Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Elbow Beach Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 121 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 Harpenden, an estimated £19.6m, with a median round of about £90k. 5 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 34% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Harpenden compares
Harpenden accounts for 1% of the 6,376 investor-backed companies in the East of England. The median round of £90k is below the £184k median for the East of England. The leading sectors are business services (20), software & it (18) and retail & ecommerce (8). By stage, 12 are at seed, 8 are at venture stage, 5 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is Ab Trading and Investing Ltd, in 3 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Harpenden?
Pulse found 121 outside investors taking shares in companies in Harpenden in the last two years: 23 funds, firms and family offices, and 98 angels.
How much do companies in Harpenden raise?
Over the last two years 32 rounds were raised, an estimated £19.6m in total. The median round was about £90k.
Which sectors raise the most in Harpenden?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (20), software & it (18), retail & ecommerce (8) lead in Harpenden, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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