Startup investors in Newport
Newport, in Wales, has 169 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 2 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 169
- Active investors, 2 years
- 187
- Rounds, 2 years
- 32
- Median round
- £400k
Who is investing
In the last two years 32 funds, firms and family offices and 154 angels took shares in companies in Newport, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| DBW Investments (3) Limited | Fund or investment firm | 6 companies |
| SFC BBI | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Balcony Suite Capital Partners LLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Dorobo Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| DTL Data Science GP Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Earth Beach Fund II | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Enterprise Ventures (General Partner Midlands Poc) Limited As General Partner of Meif Proof of Concept & Early Stage LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 187 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, 32 funding rounds were raised by companies in Newport, an estimated £43.8m, with a median round of about £400k. 2 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 38% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Newport compares
Newport accounts for 8% of the 2,044 investor-backed companies in Wales. The median round of £400k is above the £130k median for Wales. The leading sectors are business services (51), retail & ecommerce (18) and health & care (16). By stage, 13 are at seed, 12 are at venture stage, 9 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is DBW Investments (3) Limited, in 6 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Newport?
Pulse found 187 outside investors taking shares in companies in Newport in the last two years: 32 funds, firms and family offices, and 154 angels.
How much do companies in Newport raise?
Over the last two years 32 rounds were raised, an estimated £43.8m in total. The median round was about £400k.
Which sectors raise the most in Newport?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (51), retail & ecommerce (18), health & care (16) lead in Newport, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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