Startup investors in Richmond
Richmond, in London, has 130 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 3 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 130
- Active investors, 2 years
- 491
- Rounds, 2 years
- 40
- Median round
- £163k
Who is investing
In the last two years 52 funds, firms and family offices and 439 angels took shares in companies in Richmond, with the latest round in Aug 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Haymarket BBI | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| 24haymarket | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Aarx Investments | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Alexander James Capital Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ampton Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Angel Asot Heran | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Athena Venture Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Bear Capital Group Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 491 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, 40 funding rounds were raised by companies in Richmond, an estimated £80.7m, with a median round of about £163k. 3 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 48% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Richmond compares
Richmond accounts for 1% of the 22,421 investor-backed companies in London. The median round of £163k is below the £205k median for London. The leading sectors are business services (34), software & it (29) and retail & ecommerce (12). By stage, 23 are at seed, 13 are at venture stage, 9 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is 24 Haymarket BBI, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Richmond?
Pulse found 491 outside investors taking shares in companies in Richmond in the last two years: 52 funds, firms and family offices, and 439 angels.
How much do companies in Richmond raise?
Over the last two years 40 rounds were raised, an estimated £80.7m in total. The median round was about £163k.
Which sectors raise the most in Richmond?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (34), software & it (29), retail & ecommerce (12) lead in Richmond, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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