Startup investors in Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes, in the South East, has 364 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 16 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 364
- Active investors, 2 years
- 713
- Rounds, 2 years
- 86
- Median round
- £133k
Who is investing
In the last two years 110 funds, firms and family offices and 602 angels took shares in companies in Milton Keynes, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Cranfield University | University | 3 companies |
| Enterprise Ventures (General Partner Midlands Poc) Limited As General Partner of Meif Proof of Concept & Early Stage LP | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Twentyci Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| 100BX Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| 242 Holdings Ab | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Able Partners Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ac Investco Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Adams Street 2023 Non-Us Fund LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 713 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, 86 funding rounds were raised by companies in Milton Keynes, an estimated £350.4m, with a median round of about £133k. 16 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 51% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Milton Keynes compares
Milton Keynes accounts for 3% of the 11,283 investor-backed companies in the South East. The median round of £133k is below the £150k median for the South East. The leading sectors are business services (93), software & it (72) and retail & ecommerce (37). By stage, 54 are at seed, 28 have exited, 21 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Cranfield University, in 3 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Milton Keynes?
Pulse found 713 outside investors taking shares in companies in Milton Keynes in the last two years: 110 funds, firms and family offices, and 602 angels.
How much do companies in Milton Keynes raise?
Over the last two years 86 rounds were raised, an estimated £350.4m in total. The median round was about £133k.
Which sectors raise the most in Milton Keynes?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (93), software & it (72), retail & ecommerce (37) lead in Milton Keynes, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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