Startup investors in Lewes
Lewes, in the South East, has 42 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 1 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 42
- Active investors, 2 years
- 46
- Rounds, 2 years
- 6
- Median round
- £50k
Who is investing
In the last two years 9 funds, firms and family offices and 37 angels took shares in companies in Lewes, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Anorak Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| FCX Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Gesmet Holdings and Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Piper Investment IV Limited (Company Number 05491737) | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 46 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 Lewes, an estimated £2.39m, with a median round of about £50k. 1 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 33% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Lewes compares
Lewes accounts for 0% of the 11,283 investor-backed companies in the South East. The median round of £50k is below the £150k median for the South East. The leading sectors are business services (14), software & it (6) and retail & ecommerce (4). By stage, 5 are at venture stage, 4 are at seed, 2 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is Anorak Investments Limited, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Lewes?
Pulse found 46 outside investors taking shares in companies in Lewes in the last two years: 9 funds, firms and family offices, and 37 angels.
How much do companies in Lewes raise?
Over the last two years 6 rounds were raised, an estimated £2.39m in total. The median round was about £50k.
Which sectors raise the most in Lewes?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (14), software & it (6), retail & ecommerce (4) lead in Lewes, and most companies are at the venture stage.
Can I see every investor?
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