Startup investors in Oakham
Oakham, in the East Midlands, has 30 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 1 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 30
- Active investors, 2 years
- 41
- Rounds, 2 years
- 8
- Median round
- £811k
Who is investing
In the last two years 15 funds, firms and family offices and 26 angels took shares in companies in Oakham, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Cambridge | University | 2 companies |
| 7percent Ventures II LP Acting by Its General Partner, 7percent Ventures GP Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Activation Venture Fund LP B2 | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Another VC GMBH | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Amadeus | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Blackbird Ventures 2022 LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| C S Ellis Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Cambridge Technology Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 41 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, 8 funding rounds were raised by companies in Oakham, an estimated £12.6m, with a median round of about £811k. 1 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 50% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Oakham compares
Oakham accounts for 1% of the 3,545 investor-backed companies in the East Midlands. The median round of £811k is above the £115k median for the East Midlands. The leading sectors are business services (8), software & it (7) and food & drink (1). By stage, 4 are at venture stage, 3 are at seed, 1 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Cambridge, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Oakham?
Pulse found 41 outside investors taking shares in companies in Oakham in the last two years: 15 funds, firms and family offices, and 26 angels.
How much do companies in Oakham raise?
Over the last two years 8 rounds were raised, an estimated £12.6m in total. The median round was about £811k.
Which sectors raise the most in Oakham?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (8), software & it (7), food & drink (1) lead in Oakham, and most companies are at the venture stage.
Can I see every investor?
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