Startup investors in Paisley
Paisley has 38 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 1 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 38
- Active investors, 2 years
- 52
- Rounds, 2 years
- 6
- Median round
- £25k
Who is investing
In the last two years 4 funds, firms and family offices and 48 angels took shares in companies in Paisley, with the latest round in Mar 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Kelvin Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ocean 14 Capital Fund 1 SCSP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Shancastle Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Strathclyde University Incubator Limited | University | 1 company |
| University of Strathclyde Sef Fund | University | 1 company |
| University of the West of Scotland | University | 1 company |
See all 52 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 Paisley, an estimated £150k, with a median round of about £25k. 1 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 67% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Paisley compares
Paisley accounts for 1% of the 2,826 investor-backed companies in the region. The median round of £25k is below the £199k median for the region. The leading sectors are business services (12), software & it (6) and media & entertainment (3). By stage, 3 are at seed, 2 are at venture stage, 2 are inactive. The most active firm in these companies is Kelvin Capital Limited, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Paisley?
Pulse found 52 outside investors taking shares in companies in Paisley in the last two years: 4 funds, firms and family offices, and 48 angels.
How much do companies in Paisley raise?
Over the last two years 6 rounds were raised, an estimated £150k in total. The median round was about £25k.
Which sectors raise the most in Paisley?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (12), software & it (6), media & entertainment (3) lead in Paisley, and most companies are at the seed 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.