Startup investors in Oxford
Oxford, in the South East, has 275 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 18 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 275
- Active investors, 2 years
- 756
- Rounds, 2 years
- 189
- Median round
- £335k
Who is investing
In the last two years 175 funds, firms and family offices and 579 angels took shares in companies in Oxford, 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 Oxford | University | 41 companies |
| MNL Parkwalk | Fund or investment firm | 8 companies |
| University of Oxford | University | 8 companies |
| Oxford Science Enterprises Holdings II Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 7 companies |
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 6 companies |
| G.K. Goh Ventures Pte Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 5 companies |
| Fushia Investments Pte Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 4 companies |
| LBK Capital Group Ag | Fund or investment firm | 4 companies |
See all 756 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, 189 funding rounds were raised by companies in Oxford, an estimated £681.2m, with a median round of about £335k. 18 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 25% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Oxford compares
Oxford accounts for 2% of the 11,283 investor-backed companies in the South East. The median round of £335k is above the £150k median for the South East. The leading sectors are business services (72), life sciences (51) and software & it (45). By stage, 50 are at venture stage, 46 are at seed, 27 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Oxford, in 41 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Oxford?
Pulse found 756 outside investors taking shares in companies in Oxford in the last two years: 175 funds, firms and family offices, and 579 angels.
How much do companies in Oxford raise?
Over the last two years 189 rounds were raised, an estimated £681.2m in total. The median round was about £335k.
Which sectors raise the most in Oxford?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (72), life sciences (51), software & it (45) lead in Oxford, and most companies are at the venture stage.
Can I see every investor?
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