Startup investors in Lincoln
Lincoln, in the East Midlands, has 207 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 5 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 207
- Active investors, 2 years
- 215
- Rounds, 2 years
- 31
- Median round
- £169k
Who is investing
In the last two years 39 funds, firms and family offices and 175 angels took shares in companies in Lincoln, with the latest round in Nov 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| DBL Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Basinghall Tech Fund I SCS | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Bassingham Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| BGF Investments | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| BGF UK Enterprise Fund 2 LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Blackfinch Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Blackfinch Spring VCT PLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Brazen Force Investments Pty Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 215 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, 31 funding rounds were raised by companies in Lincoln, an estimated £177.3m, with a median round of about £169k. 5 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 45% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Lincoln compares
Lincoln accounts for 6% of the 3,545 investor-backed companies in the East Midlands. The median round of £169k is above the £115k median for the East Midlands. The leading sectors are business services (45), health & care (33) and retail & ecommerce (23). By stage, 24 are at seed, 6 have exited, 6 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is DBL Investments Limited, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Lincoln?
Pulse found 215 outside investors taking shares in companies in Lincoln in the last two years: 39 funds, firms and family offices, and 175 angels.
How much do companies in Lincoln raise?
Over the last two years 31 rounds were raised, an estimated £177.3m in total. The median round was about £169k.
Which sectors raise the most in Lincoln?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (45), health & care (33), retail & ecommerce (23) lead in Lincoln, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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