Startup investors in Horley
Horley, in the South East, has 32 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 3 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 32
- Active investors, 2 years
- 89
- Rounds, 2 years
- 4
- Median round
- £80k
Who is investing
In the last two years 3 funds, firms and family offices and 86 angels took shares in companies in Horley, with the latest round in Jul 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Macquarie European Investment Holdings Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 89 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, 4 funding rounds were raised by companies in Horley, an estimated £368k, with a median round of about £80k. 3 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 25% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Horley compares
Horley accounts for 0% of the 11,283 investor-backed companies in the South East. The median round of £80k is below the £150k median for the South East. The leading sectors are business services (10), retail & ecommerce (4) and software & it (4). By stage, 5 are at seed, 1 are growth, 1 are inactive. The most active firm in these companies is Macquarie European Investment Holdings Limited, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Horley?
Pulse found 89 outside investors taking shares in companies in Horley in the last two years: 3 funds, firms and family offices, and 86 angels.
How much do companies in Horley raise?
Over the last two years 4 rounds were raised, an estimated £368k in total. The median round was about £80k.
Which sectors raise the most in Horley?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (10), retail & ecommerce (4), software & it (4) lead in Horley, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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