Startup investors in Rochester
Rochester, in the South East, has 69 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 1 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 69
- Active investors, 2 years
- 48
- Rounds, 2 years
- 9
- Median round
- £285k
Who is investing
In the last two years 7 funds, firms and family offices and 41 angels took shares in companies in Rochester, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Multiply Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| Bacchus Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| CCP Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| FPH Capital Retirement Benefit Scheme | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Hkelly Holdings Pty Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Id4 Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Summerlands Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| TC Group Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 48 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, 9 funding rounds were raised by companies in Rochester, an estimated £5.90m, with a median round of about £285k. 1 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 33% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Rochester compares
Rochester accounts for 1% of the 11,283 investor-backed companies in the South East. The median round of £285k is above the £150k median for the South East. The leading sectors are business services (24), retail & ecommerce (7) and fintech & financial services (3). By stage, 4 have exited, 4 are at seed, 3 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is Multiply Holdings Limited, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Rochester?
Pulse found 48 outside investors taking shares in companies in Rochester in the last two years: 7 funds, firms and family offices, and 41 angels.
How much do companies in Rochester raise?
Over the last two years 9 rounds were raised, an estimated £5.90m in total. The median round was about £285k.
Which sectors raise the most in Rochester?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (24), retail & ecommerce (7), fintech & financial services (3) lead in Rochester, and most companies are at the exited stage.
Can I see every investor?
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