Startup investors in Ipswich
Ipswich, in the East of England, has 195 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 8 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 195
- Active investors, 2 years
- 211
- Rounds, 2 years
- 32
- Median round
- £182k
Who is investing
In the last two years 25 funds, firms and family offices and 186 angels took shares in companies in Ipswich, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Halley Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Asena Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Astone Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ballingdon Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Best Yield Property Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Bluepoint VC Cooperatief U.A | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Buck Estates Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Cappuccino Partners LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 211 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, 32 funding rounds were raised by companies in Ipswich, an estimated £80.2m, with a median round of about £182k. 8 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 31% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Ipswich compares
Ipswich accounts for 3% of the 6,376 investor-backed companies in the East of England. The median round of £182k is close to the £184k median for the East of England. The leading sectors are business services (52), retail & ecommerce (26) and software & it (13). By stage, 15 are at seed, 12 are at venture stage, 9 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is Halley Capital Limited, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Ipswich?
Pulse found 211 outside investors taking shares in companies in Ipswich in the last two years: 25 funds, firms and family offices, and 186 angels.
How much do companies in Ipswich raise?
Over the last two years 32 rounds were raised, an estimated £80.2m in total. The median round was about £182k.
Which sectors raise the most in Ipswich?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (52), retail & ecommerce (26), software & it (13) lead in Ipswich, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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