Startup investors in Pontypridd
Pontypridd, in Wales, has 35 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 3 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 35
- Active investors, 2 years
- 139
- Rounds, 2 years
- 4
- Median round
- £13k
Who is investing
In the last two years 8 funds, firms and family offices and 129 angels took shares in companies in Pontypridd, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Canuk Holdings Inc | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| DBW Investments (3) Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Haatch | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Haatch BBI | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 139 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, 4 funding rounds were raised by companies in Pontypridd, an estimated £735k, with a median round of about £13k. 3 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 50% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Pontypridd compares
Pontypridd accounts for 2% of the 2,044 investor-backed companies in Wales. The median round of £13k is below the £130k median for Wales. The leading sectors are business services (5), software & it (3) and fintech & financial services (3). By stage, 5 are at seed, 2 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is Canuk Holdings Inc, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Pontypridd?
Pulse found 139 outside investors taking shares in companies in Pontypridd in the last two years: 8 funds, firms and family offices, and 129 angels.
How much do companies in Pontypridd raise?
Over the last two years 4 rounds were raised, an estimated £735k in total. The median round was about £13k.
Which sectors raise the most in Pontypridd?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (5), software & it (3), fintech & financial services (3) lead in Pontypridd, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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