Startup investors in Livingston
Livingston has 30 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 2 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 30
- Active investors, 2 years
- 22
- Rounds, 2 years
- 6
- Median round
- £130k
Who is investing
In the last two years 5 funds, firms and family offices and 17 angels took shares in companies in Livingston, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Orlen VC SP. Z.O.O | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 22 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 Livingston, an estimated £6.88m, with a median round of about £130k. 2 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 50% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Livingston compares
Livingston accounts for 1% of the 2,826 investor-backed companies in the region. The median round of £130k is below the £199k median for the region. The leading sectors are business services (8), software & it (6) and retail & ecommerce (5). By stage, 5 are at seed, 3 have exited, 2 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is SFC Capital, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Livingston?
Pulse found 22 outside investors taking shares in companies in Livingston in the last two years: 5 funds, firms and family offices, and 17 angels.
How much do companies in Livingston raise?
Over the last two years 6 rounds were raised, an estimated £6.88m in total. The median round was about £130k.
Which sectors raise the most in Livingston?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (8), software & it (6), retail & ecommerce (5) lead in Livingston, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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