Startup investors in Kettering
Kettering, in the East Midlands, has 78 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 2 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 78
- Active investors, 2 years
- 55
- Rounds, 2 years
- 6
- Median round
- £155k
Who is investing
In the last two years 11 funds, firms and family offices and 44 angels took shares in companies in Kettering, with the latest round in Dec 2025. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Angel Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Dap Investment Holdings Pty Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Hagerty International Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Intelex Group Holdings (UK) Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Little Dish Holdings Treasury | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| R E R Property and Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Sisu Capital Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| TGF Partners LLP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 55 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, 6 funding rounds were raised by companies in Kettering, an estimated £1.38m, with a median round of about £155k. 2 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 50% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Kettering compares
Kettering accounts for 2% of the 3,545 investor-backed companies in the East Midlands. The median round of £155k is above the £115k median for the East Midlands. The leading sectors are business services (18), retail & ecommerce (11) and software & it (7). By stage, 10 have exited, 3 are at seed, 2 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Angel Limited, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Kettering?
Pulse found 55 outside investors taking shares in companies in Kettering in the last two years: 11 funds, firms and family offices, and 44 angels.
How much do companies in Kettering raise?
Over the last two years 6 rounds were raised, an estimated £1.38m in total. The median round was about £155k.
Which sectors raise the most in Kettering?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (18), retail & ecommerce (11), software & it (7) lead in Kettering, and most companies are at the exited stage.
Can I see every investor?
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