Startup investors in Hove
Hove, in the South East, has 146 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 2 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 146
- Active investors, 2 years
- 227
- Rounds, 2 years
- 41
- Median round
- £53k
Who is investing
In the last two years 15 funds, firms and family offices and 212 angels took shares in companies in Hove, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Alec Frank Holding | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Alec Holding | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Auric Capital Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Av II GP LLP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Blackfox Ventures | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Celurca Investment | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| City Rise Ventures LLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Claire Holding | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 227 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, 41 funding rounds were raised by companies in Hove, an estimated £33.9m, with a median round of about £53k. 2 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 32% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Hove compares
Hove accounts for 1% of the 11,283 investor-backed companies in the South East. The median round of £53k is below the £150k median for the South East. The leading sectors are business services (40), retail & ecommerce (20) and software & it (17). By stage, 20 are at seed, 7 have exited, 7 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Alec Frank Holding, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Hove?
Pulse found 227 outside investors taking shares in companies in Hove in the last two years: 15 funds, firms and family offices, and 212 angels.
How much do companies in Hove raise?
Over the last two years 41 rounds were raised, an estimated £33.9m in total. The median round was about £53k.
Which sectors raise the most in Hove?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (40), retail & ecommerce (20), software & it (17) lead in Hove, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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