Startup investors in Pershore
Pershore, in the West Midlands, has 31 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 1 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 31
- Active investors, 2 years
- 62
- Rounds, 2 years
- 8
- Median round
- £282k
Who is investing
In the last two years 3 funds, firms and family offices and 59 angels took shares in companies in Pershore, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Ab1 Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Cryptex Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 62 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 Pershore, an estimated £24.3m, with a median round of about £282k. 1 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 50% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Pershore compares
Pershore accounts for 1% of the 4,579 investor-backed companies in the West Midlands. The median round of £282k is above the £144k median for the West Midlands. The leading sectors are business services (7), hardware & engineering (4) and health & care (3). By stage, 3 are at seed, 2 have exited, 2 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is Ab1 Investments Ltd, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Pershore?
Pulse found 62 outside investors taking shares in companies in Pershore in the last two years: 3 funds, firms and family offices, and 59 angels.
How much do companies in Pershore raise?
Over the last two years 8 rounds were raised, an estimated £24.3m in total. The median round was about £282k.
Which sectors raise the most in Pershore?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (7), hardware & engineering (4), health & care (3) lead in Pershore, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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