Startup investors in Nottingham
Nottingham, in the East Midlands, has 561 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 16 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 561
- Active investors, 2 years
- 852
- Rounds, 2 years
- 106
- Median round
- £171k
Who is investing
In the last two years 150 funds, firms and family offices and 701 angels took shares in companies in Nottingham, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nottingham | University | 18 companies |
| Brackley Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 4 companies |
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 4 companies |
| Haatch | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Milk Street Evergreen Fund LLP | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| SFC BBI | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| XTX Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| ZPS Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
See all 852 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, 106 funding rounds were raised by companies in Nottingham, an estimated £77.2m, with a median round of about £171k. 16 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 40% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Nottingham compares
Nottingham accounts for 16% of the 3,545 investor-backed companies in the East Midlands. The median round of £171k is above the £115k median for the East Midlands. The leading sectors are business services (140), software & it (64) and health & care (58). By stage, 68 are at seed, 38 have exited, 29 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is University of Nottingham, in 18 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Nottingham?
Pulse found 852 outside investors taking shares in companies in Nottingham in the last two years: 150 funds, firms and family offices, and 701 angels.
How much do companies in Nottingham raise?
Over the last two years 106 rounds were raised, an estimated £77.2m in total. The median round was about £171k.
Which sectors raise the most in Nottingham?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (140), software & it (64), health & care (58) lead in Nottingham, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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