Startup investors in High Wycombe
High Wycombe, in the South East, has 132 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 5 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 132
- Active investors, 2 years
- 190
- Rounds, 2 years
- 27
- Median round
- £115k
Who is investing
In the last two years 30 funds, firms and family offices and 158 angels took shares in companies in High Wycombe, with the latest round in Jul 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Acumen Latin America Early Growth Fund (Crehana Co- Investment) L.P. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Acumen Latin America Early Growth Fund L.P. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Balvairde Capital Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Benkei Holding Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| City, University of London | University | 1 company |
| Composite Construction Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Delgado Investment Company | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Dila Capital III L.P | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 190 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, 27 funding rounds were raised by companies in High Wycombe, an estimated £38.1m, with a median round of about £115k. 5 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 30% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How High Wycombe compares
High Wycombe accounts for 1% of the 11,283 investor-backed companies in the South East. The median round of £115k is below the £150k median for the South East. The leading sectors are business services (32), software & it (30) and retail & ecommerce (21). By stage, 17 are at seed, 6 are at venture stage, 5 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is Acumen Latin America Early Growth Fund (Crehana Co- Investment) L.P., in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in High Wycombe?
Pulse found 190 outside investors taking shares in companies in High Wycombe in the last two years: 30 funds, firms and family offices, and 158 angels.
How much do companies in High Wycombe raise?
Over the last two years 27 rounds were raised, an estimated £38.1m in total. The median round was about £115k.
Which sectors raise the most in High Wycombe?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (32), software & it (30), retail & ecommerce (21) lead in High Wycombe, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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