Startup investors in Maidstone
Maidstone, in the South East, has 226 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 6 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 226
- Active investors, 2 years
- 255
- Rounds, 2 years
- 31
- Median round
- £160k
Who is investing
In the last two years 33 funds, firms and family offices and 222 angels took shares in companies in Maidstone, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Withu Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 4 companies |
| Hubbard Holdings | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| Louca Jensen Holdings | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| Total Sports Investment - Fzco | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| A and N Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Angel Club | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Aperiamventures Fund II, LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ashbeck TD Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 255 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 Maidstone, an estimated £8.19m, with a median round of about £160k. 6 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 45% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Maidstone compares
Maidstone accounts for 2% of the 11,283 investor-backed companies in the South East. The median round of £160k is close to the £150k median for the South East. The leading sectors are business services (63), software & it (27) and retail & ecommerce (18). By stage, 36 are at seed, 33 have exited, 8 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Withu Holdings Limited, in 4 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Maidstone?
Pulse found 255 outside investors taking shares in companies in Maidstone in the last two years: 33 funds, firms and family offices, and 222 angels.
How much do companies in Maidstone raise?
Over the last two years 31 rounds were raised, an estimated £8.19m in total. The median round was about £160k.
Which sectors raise the most in Maidstone?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (63), software & it (27), retail & ecommerce (18) lead in Maidstone, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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