Startup investors in Paignton
Paignton, in the South West, has 32 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 0 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 32
- Active investors, 2 years
- 48
- Rounds, 2 years
- 7
- Median round
- £1.27m
Who is investing
In the last two years 5 funds, firms and family offices and 43 angels took shares in companies in Paignton, with the latest round in Aug 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Emv Capital PLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 48 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, 7 funding rounds were raised by companies in Paignton, an estimated £14.5m, with a median round of about £1.27m. 57% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Paignton compares
Paignton accounts for 1% of the 5,730 investor-backed companies in the South West. The median round of £1.27m is above the £136k median for the South West. The leading sectors are business services (9), health & care (6) and software & it (3). By stage, 2 are at venture stage, 1 are growth, 1 are at seed. The most active firm in these companies is Emv Capital PLC, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Paignton?
Pulse found 48 outside investors taking shares in companies in Paignton in the last two years: 5 funds, firms and family offices, and 43 angels.
How much do companies in Paignton raise?
Over the last two years 7 rounds were raised, an estimated £14.5m in total. The median round was about £1.27m.
Which sectors raise the most in Paignton?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (9), health & care (6), software & it (3) lead in Paignton, and most companies are at the venture stage.
Can I see every investor?
Pulse subscribers see every outside investor by name, with portfolios and co-investors, from £39.99 a month plus VAT (£47.99 inc. VAT). Contact details are not included and names are not linked to personal profiles.