Startup investors in Newton Abbot
Newton Abbot, in the South West, has 102 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 0 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 102
- Active investors, 2 years
- 106
- Rounds, 2 years
- 6
- Median round
- £713k
Who is investing
In the last two years 11 funds, firms and family offices and 95 angels took shares in companies in Newton Abbot, with the latest round in May 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Amber Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Gregory Distribution (Holdings) Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| KB Holdings 1 Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| University of Exeter | University | 1 company |
See all 106 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, 6 funding rounds were raised by companies in Newton Abbot, an estimated £3.51m, with a median round of about £713k. 67% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Newton Abbot compares
Newton Abbot accounts for 2% of the 5,730 investor-backed companies in the South West. The median round of £713k is above the £136k median for the South West. The leading sectors are business services (19), retail & ecommerce (15) and health & care (10). By stage, 9 have exited, 6 are at venture stage, 3 are at seed. The most active firm in these companies is Alpha Amber Investments Limited, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Newton Abbot?
Pulse found 106 outside investors taking shares in companies in Newton Abbot in the last two years: 11 funds, firms and family offices, and 95 angels.
How much do companies in Newton Abbot raise?
Over the last two years 6 rounds were raised, an estimated £3.51m in total. The median round was about £713k.
Which sectors raise the most in Newton Abbot?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (19), retail & ecommerce (15), health & care (10) lead in Newton Abbot, and most companies are at the exited stage.
Can I see every investor?
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