Startup investors in Hereford
Hereford, in the West Midlands, has 107 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 2 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 107
- Active investors, 2 years
- 81
- Rounds, 2 years
- 8
- Median round
- £41k
Who is investing
In the last two years 19 funds, firms and family offices and 62 angels took shares in companies in Hereford, with the latest round in Jun 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Arnold Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Balanced Ventures Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Callow Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Hampton Park Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| J3 Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| JMRM Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Marches Global Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Meif WM Equity LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 81 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, 8 funding rounds were raised by companies in Hereford, an estimated £53.8m, with a median round of about £41k. 2 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 50% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Hereford compares
Hereford accounts for 2% of the 4,579 investor-backed companies in the West Midlands. The median round of £41k is below the £144k median for the West Midlands. The leading sectors are business services (29), retail & ecommerce (10) and software & it (8). By stage, 6 are at seed, 5 have exited, 4 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is Arnold Capital Limited, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Hereford?
Pulse found 81 outside investors taking shares in companies in Hereford in the last two years: 19 funds, firms and family offices, and 62 angels.
How much do companies in Hereford raise?
Over the last two years 8 rounds were raised, an estimated £53.8m in total. The median round was about £41k.
Which sectors raise the most in Hereford?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (29), retail & ecommerce (10), software & it (8) lead in Hereford, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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