Startup investors in Leicester
Leicester, in the East Midlands, has 612 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 15 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 612
- Active investors, 2 years
- 563
- Rounds, 2 years
- 63
- Median round
- £50k
Who is investing
In the last two years 117 funds, firms and family offices and 446 angels took shares in companies in Leicester, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Humberstone Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| JLHC Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| P3P Development Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| PCS Investment Holdings Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Thadha Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Unified Tech Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| Wamm Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| 18 Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 563 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, 63 funding rounds were raised by companies in Leicester, an estimated £54.0m, with a median round of about £50k. 15 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 51% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Leicester compares
Leicester accounts for 17% of the 3,545 investor-backed companies in the East Midlands. The median round of £50k is below the £115k median for the East Midlands. The leading sectors are business services (127), retail & ecommerce (74) and software & it (52). By stage, 64 are at seed, 34 have exited, 15 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Humberstone Investments Ltd, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Leicester?
Pulse found 563 outside investors taking shares in companies in Leicester in the last two years: 117 funds, firms and family offices, and 446 angels.
How much do companies in Leicester raise?
Over the last two years 63 rounds were raised, an estimated £54.0m in total. The median round was about £50k.
Which sectors raise the most in Leicester?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (127), retail & ecommerce (74), software & it (52) lead in Leicester, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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