Startup investors in Leighton Buzzard
Leighton Buzzard, in the East of England, has 63 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 4 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 63
- Active investors, 2 years
- 77
- Rounds, 2 years
- 6
- Median round
- £529k
Who is investing
In the last two years 4 funds, firms and family offices and 73 angels took shares in companies in Leighton Buzzard, with the latest round in Mar 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Bomba Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Clanalpine Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Crafoord Capital Partners Ab | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Frederick Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Helgesson Invest Ab | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| HTS Holding Ab | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Ixam Invest Ab | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| May City Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 77 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 Leighton Buzzard, an estimated £20.9m, with a median round of about £529k. 4 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 50% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Leighton Buzzard compares
Leighton Buzzard accounts for 1% of the 6,376 investor-backed companies in the East of England. The median round of £529k is above the £184k median for the East of England. The leading sectors are business services (18), retail & ecommerce (11) and software & it (10). By stage, 9 are at seed, 3 are at venture stage, 2 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is Bomba Holdings Ltd, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Leighton Buzzard?
Pulse found 77 outside investors taking shares in companies in Leighton Buzzard in the last two years: 4 funds, firms and family offices, and 73 angels.
How much do companies in Leighton Buzzard raise?
Over the last two years 6 rounds were raised, an estimated £20.9m in total. The median round was about £529k.
Which sectors raise the most in Leighton Buzzard?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (18), retail & ecommerce (11), software & it (10) lead in Leighton Buzzard, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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