Startup investors in Loughborough
Loughborough, in the East Midlands, has 117 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 3 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 117
- Active investors, 2 years
- 168
- Rounds, 2 years
- 23
- Median round
- £240k
Who is investing
In the last two years 36 funds, firms and family offices and 132 angels took shares in companies in Loughborough, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Loughborough University Enterprises Limited | University | 8 companies |
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 5 companies |
| Foresight Fund Managers Limited | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Marra Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| SFC BBI | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Foresight Technology VCT PLC | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Meif Esem Equity LP | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| 24 Haymarket BBI | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 168 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, 23 funding rounds were raised by companies in Loughborough, an estimated £10.8m, with a median round of about £240k. 3 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 35% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Loughborough compares
Loughborough accounts for 3% of the 3,545 investor-backed companies in the East Midlands. The median round of £240k is above the £115k median for the East Midlands. The leading sectors are business services (23), software & it (17) and retail & ecommerce (11). By stage, 16 are at seed, 13 have exited, 7 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Loughborough University Enterprises Limited, in 8 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Loughborough?
Pulse found 168 outside investors taking shares in companies in Loughborough in the last two years: 36 funds, firms and family offices, and 132 angels.
How much do companies in Loughborough raise?
Over the last two years 23 rounds were raised, an estimated £10.8m in total. The median round was about £240k.
Which sectors raise the most in Loughborough?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (23), software & it (17), retail & ecommerce (11) lead in Loughborough, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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