Startup investors in Newmarket
Newmarket, in the East of England, has 48 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 1 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 48
- Active investors, 2 years
- 103
- Rounds, 2 years
- 19
- Median round
- £150k
Who is investing
In the last two years 22 funds, firms and family offices and 81 angels took shares in companies in Newmarket, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Boyce Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Ajr Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Angel Investment Network | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Garden House Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Knockdrin Real Estate LLC | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Mckinleys Group Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Pikes Hey Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Podge Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 103 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, 19 funding rounds were raised by companies in Newmarket, an estimated £5.64m, with a median round of about £150k. 1 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 26% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Newmarket compares
Newmarket accounts for 1% of the 6,376 investor-backed companies in the East of England. The median round of £150k is below the £184k median for the East of England. The leading sectors are business services (10), software & it (5) and life sciences (4). By stage, 7 are at seed, 3 are at venture stage, 1 are closed or insolvent. The most active firm in these companies is Boyce Investments Ltd, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Newmarket?
Pulse found 103 outside investors taking shares in companies in Newmarket in the last two years: 22 funds, firms and family offices, and 81 angels.
How much do companies in Newmarket raise?
Over the last two years 19 rounds were raised, an estimated £5.64m in total. The median round was about £150k.
Which sectors raise the most in Newmarket?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (10), software & it (5), life sciences (4) lead in Newmarket, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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