Startup investors in Kington
Kington, in the West Midlands, has 53 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 2 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 53
- Active investors, 2 years
- 430
- Rounds, 2 years
- 10
- Median round
- £225k
Who is investing
In the last two years 7 funds, firms and family offices and 423 angels took shares in companies in Kington, with the latest round in Aug 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Artisan Real Estate Partners III Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Artisan Real Estate Partners IV Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| BRV Special Opportunities Fund SPC, on Behalf of and for the Account of the Class E Segregated Portfolio | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Chinn Wood Investments | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Damus Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Fairtree Micro Living GP Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Keith Flynn and Family Superannuation Fund | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| King's College London | University | 1 company |
See all 430 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 Kington, an estimated £22.4m, with a median round of about £225k. 2 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 60% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Kington compares
Kington accounts for 1% of the 4,579 investor-backed companies in the West Midlands. The median round of £225k is above the £144k median for the West Midlands. The leading sectors are business services (12), software & it (9) and health & care (7). By stage, 11 are at seed, 3 are growth, 3 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Artisan Real Estate Partners III Limited, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Kington?
Pulse found 430 outside investors taking shares in companies in Kington in the last two years: 7 funds, firms and family offices, and 423 angels.
How much do companies in Kington raise?
Over the last two years 10 rounds were raised, an estimated £22.4m in total. The median round was about £225k.
Which sectors raise the most in Kington?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (12), software & it (9), health & care (7) lead in Kington, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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