Startup investors in Poole
Poole, in the South West, has 236 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 7 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 236
- Active investors, 2 years
- 314
- Rounds, 2 years
- 56
- Median round
- £140k
Who is investing
In the last two years 52 funds, firms and family offices and 262 angels took shares in companies in Poole, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| SyndicateRoom | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| SFC BBI | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| 'uzvc National Venture Fund' LLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| 7 Dials Capital Investment Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| 7PC Ventures | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Aetha Design Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Alliance Technology Investments Pte Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 314 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, 56 funding rounds were raised by companies in Poole, an estimated £188.6m, with a median round of about £140k. 7 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 23% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Poole compares
Poole accounts for 4% of the 5,730 investor-backed companies in the South West. The median round of £140k is close to the £136k median for the South West. The leading sectors are business services (59), software & it (46) and health & care (20). By stage, 31 are at seed, 11 are at venture stage, 10 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is SFC Capital, in 3 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Poole?
Pulse found 314 outside investors taking shares in companies in Poole in the last two years: 52 funds, firms and family offices, and 262 angels.
How much do companies in Poole raise?
Over the last two years 56 rounds were raised, an estimated £188.6m in total. The median round was about £140k.
Which sectors raise the most in Poole?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (59), software & it (46), health & care (20) lead in Poole, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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