Startup investors in Rayleigh
Rayleigh, in the East of England, has 50 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 0 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 50
- Active investors, 2 years
- 43
- Rounds, 2 years
- 2
- Median round
- £121k
Who is investing
In the last two years 2 funds, firms and family offices and 41 angels took shares in companies in Rayleigh, with the latest round in Nov 2025. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Ascension | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Eva Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Evolutive Capital Inc. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Lior Investments Sas | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| RFS Property Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Shankly Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Stark Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Trinity Capital S.A.S. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 43 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, 2 funding rounds were raised by companies in Rayleigh, an estimated £242k, with a median round of about £121k. 0% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Rayleigh compares
Rayleigh accounts for 1% of the 6,376 investor-backed companies in the East of England. The median round of £121k is below the £184k median for the East of England. The leading sectors are business services (23), software & it (6) and property & construction (3). By stage, 2 have exited, 2 are at seed, 2 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Ascension, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Rayleigh?
Pulse found 43 outside investors taking shares in companies in Rayleigh in the last two years: 2 funds, firms and family offices, and 41 angels.
How much do companies in Rayleigh raise?
Over the last two years 2 rounds were raised, an estimated £242k in total. The median round was about £121k.
Which sectors raise the most in Rayleigh?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (23), software & it (6), property & construction (3) lead in Rayleigh, and most companies are at the exited stage.
Can I see every investor?
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