Startup investors in Peterborough
Peterborough, in the East of England, has 226 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 3 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 226
- Active investors, 2 years
- 199
- Rounds, 2 years
- 19
- Median round
- £90k
Who is investing
In the last two years 35 funds, firms and family offices and 164 angels took shares in companies in Peterborough, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Haatch | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Haatch BBI | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| A.M. Holding As | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Alphamax Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Bachelor Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Barnack Estates UK Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| BGL (Holdings) Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| BHL (UK) Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 199 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, 19 funding rounds were raised by companies in Peterborough, an estimated £2.69m, with a median round of about £90k. 3 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 11% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Peterborough compares
Peterborough accounts for 4% of the 6,376 investor-backed companies in the East of England. The median round of £90k is below the £184k median for the East of England. The leading sectors are business services (55), retail & ecommerce (20) and software & it (20). By stage, 19 are at seed, 14 have exited, 8 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Haatch, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Peterborough?
Pulse found 199 outside investors taking shares in companies in Peterborough in the last two years: 35 funds, firms and family offices, and 164 angels.
How much do companies in Peterborough raise?
Over the last two years 19 rounds were raised, an estimated £2.69m in total. The median round was about £90k.
Which sectors raise the most in Peterborough?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (55), retail & ecommerce (20), software & it (20) lead in Peterborough, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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