Startup investors in Romford
Romford, in London, has 85 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 3 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 85
- Active investors, 2 years
- 55
- Rounds, 2 years
- 5
- Median round
- £37k
Who is investing
In the last two years 2 funds, firms and family offices and 53 angels took shares in companies in Romford, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| High Yield Investments | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| LDC Equity VI LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| LDC Equity VII LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| LDC Parallel VII LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| LDC VII LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| SJ Cole Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Synova Capital GP 5 Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 55 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, 5 funding rounds were raised by companies in Romford, an estimated £197k, with a median round of about £37k. 3 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 60% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Romford compares
Romford accounts for 0% of the 22,421 investor-backed companies in London. The median round of £37k is below the £205k median for London. The leading sectors are business services (20), health & care (14) and software & it (10). By stage, 6 are at seed, 2 have exited, 2 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is High Yield Investments, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Romford?
Pulse found 55 outside investors taking shares in companies in Romford in the last two years: 2 funds, firms and family offices, and 53 angels.
How much do companies in Romford raise?
Over the last two years 5 rounds were raised, an estimated £197k in total. The median round was about £37k.
Which sectors raise the most in Romford?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (20), health & care (14), software & it (10) lead in Romford, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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