Startup investors in Portsmouth
Portsmouth, in the South East, has 155 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 1 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 155
- Active investors, 2 years
- 122
- Rounds, 2 years
- 15
- Median round
- £201k
Who is investing
In the last two years 24 funds, firms and family offices and 98 angels took shares in companies in Portsmouth, with the latest round in May 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Deacon Group Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Rollo Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Stephens Group Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| 7711 Investment Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Airbridge Equity Partners Cooperatief II U.A. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Amajaro Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Anagram Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Approved Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 122 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, 15 funding rounds were raised by companies in Portsmouth, an estimated £72.9m, with a median round of about £201k. 1 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 60% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Portsmouth compares
Portsmouth accounts for 1% of the 11,283 investor-backed companies in the South East. The median round of £201k is above the £150k median for the South East. The leading sectors are business services (56), software & it (23) and health & care (10). By stage, 11 have exited, 8 are at seed, 6 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Deacon Group Investments Limited, in 3 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Portsmouth?
Pulse found 122 outside investors taking shares in companies in Portsmouth in the last two years: 24 funds, firms and family offices, and 98 angels.
How much do companies in Portsmouth raise?
Over the last two years 15 rounds were raised, an estimated £72.9m in total. The median round was about £201k.
Which sectors raise the most in Portsmouth?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (56), software & it (23), health & care (10) lead in Portsmouth, and most companies are at the exited stage.
Can I see every investor?
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