Startup investors in Hitchin
Hitchin, in the East of England, has 82 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 1 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 82
- Active investors, 2 years
- 78
- Rounds, 2 years
- 10
- Median round
- £70k
Who is investing
In the last two years 10 funds, firms and family offices and 68 angels took shares in companies in Hitchin, with the latest round in May 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Addaptive Group Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Bologna Capital Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Clearpath Financial Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| JLMMN Holding Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Metanet Ventures Inc | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Paradigm Norton Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Recruitfit Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 78 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, 10 funding rounds were raised by companies in Hitchin, an estimated £1.94m, with a median round of about £70k. 1 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 50% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Hitchin compares
Hitchin accounts for 1% of the 6,376 investor-backed companies in the East of England. The median round of £70k is below the £184k median for the East of England. The leading sectors are business services (30), software & it (10) and fintech & financial services (10). By stage, 7 are at seed, 5 have exited, 3 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Addaptive Group Holdings Limited, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Hitchin?
Pulse found 78 outside investors taking shares in companies in Hitchin in the last two years: 10 funds, firms and family offices, and 68 angels.
How much do companies in Hitchin raise?
Over the last two years 10 rounds were raised, an estimated £1.94m in total. The median round was about £70k.
Which sectors raise the most in Hitchin?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (30), software & it (10), fintech & financial services (10) lead in Hitchin, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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