Startup investors in Marlow
Marlow, in the South East, has 56 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 2 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 56
- Active investors, 2 years
- 97
- Rounds, 2 years
- 15
- Median round
- £157k
Who is investing
In the last two years 11 funds, firms and family offices and 86 angels took shares in companies in Marlow, with the latest round in Aug 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Aarx Investments | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Angel Investor Network Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ascension | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Bigspace Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Carpenters Square Capital Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Chayora Capital Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Cityhill Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Crown International Holdings Ag | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 97 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, 15 funding rounds were raised by companies in Marlow, an estimated £14.0m, with a median round of about £157k. 2 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 73% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Marlow compares
Marlow accounts for 0% of the 11,283 investor-backed companies in the South East. The median round of £157k is close to the £150k median for the South East. The leading sectors are business services (15), software & it (10) and media & entertainment (5). By stage, 13 are at seed, 4 are at venture stage, 3 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is Aarx Investments, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Marlow?
Pulse found 97 outside investors taking shares in companies in Marlow in the last two years: 11 funds, firms and family offices, and 86 angels.
How much do companies in Marlow raise?
Over the last two years 15 rounds were raised, an estimated £14.0m in total. The median round was about £157k.
Which sectors raise the most in Marlow?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (15), software & it (10), media & entertainment (5) lead in Marlow, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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