Startup investors in Leigh-on-Sea
Leigh-on-Sea, in the East of England, has 62 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 2 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 62
- Active investors, 2 years
- 246
- Rounds, 2 years
- 10
- Median round
- £235k
Who is investing
In the last two years 47 funds, firms and family offices and 197 angels took shares in companies in Leigh-on-Sea, with the latest round in Apr 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Coquet Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 4 companies |
| Alnico Estates Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Angel-Leona Lewis | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Atlantic Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Bartram Family Super Pty Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Bennett & Co. Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| BMC Investment Management Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Boka Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 246 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 Leigh-on-Sea, an estimated £8.81m, with a median round of about £235k. 2 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 40% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Leigh-on-Sea compares
Leigh-on-Sea accounts for 1% of the 6,376 investor-backed companies in the East of England. The median round of £235k is above the £184k median for the East of England. The leading sectors are business services (21), software & it (10) and health & care (5). By stage, 11 are at seed, 4 have exited, 2 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Coquet Holdings Limited, in 4 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Leigh-on-Sea?
Pulse found 246 outside investors taking shares in companies in Leigh-on-Sea in the last two years: 47 funds, firms and family offices, and 197 angels.
How much do companies in Leigh-on-Sea raise?
Over the last two years 10 rounds were raised, an estimated £8.81m in total. The median round was about £235k.
Which sectors raise the most in Leigh-on-Sea?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (21), software & it (10), health & care (5) lead in Leigh-on-Sea, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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