Startup investors in Plymouth
Plymouth, in the South West, has 189 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 8 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 189
- Active investors, 2 years
- 213
- Rounds, 2 years
- 36
- Median round
- £100k
Who is investing
In the last two years 35 funds, firms and family offices and 178 angels took shares in companies in Plymouth, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Amur Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Founder Collective III, L.P. | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Founder Collective Partners III, L.P. | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Partech Entrepreneur VC III | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Seedcamp IV LP | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Triple Point VCT 2011 PLC | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Angel Investment Network | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Archer Ventures Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 213 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, 36 funding rounds were raised by companies in Plymouth, an estimated £21.4m, with a median round of about £100k. 8 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 31% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Plymouth compares
Plymouth accounts for 3% of the 5,730 investor-backed companies in the South West. The median round of £100k is below the £136k median for the South West. The leading sectors are business services (51), retail & ecommerce (21) and health & care (20). By stage, 22 are at seed, 11 have exited, 9 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Amur Investments Limited, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Plymouth?
Pulse found 213 outside investors taking shares in companies in Plymouth in the last two years: 35 funds, firms and family offices, and 178 angels.
How much do companies in Plymouth raise?
Over the last two years 36 rounds were raised, an estimated £21.4m in total. The median round was about £100k.
Which sectors raise the most in Plymouth?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (51), retail & ecommerce (21), health & care (20) lead in Plymouth, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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