Startup investors in Royston
Royston, in the East of England, has 48 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 4 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 48
- Active investors, 2 years
- 126
- Rounds, 2 years
- 21
- Median round
- £441k
Who is investing
In the last two years 22 funds, firms and family offices and 103 angels took shares in companies in Royston, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle University Holdings Limited | University | 2 companies |
| 31 Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Allied Pacific Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Angel Investment Ventures Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Beast Ventures Investments LLP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| BGF Co-Invest LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| BGF Investments | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Broadoak Biotools Venture Fund, LLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 126 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, 21 funding rounds were raised by companies in Royston, an estimated £430.3m, with a median round of about £441k. 4 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 38% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Royston compares
Royston accounts for 1% of the 6,376 investor-backed companies in the East of England. The median round of £441k is above the £184k median for the East of England. The leading sectors are business services (11), software & it (7) and retail & ecommerce (5). By stage, 7 are at seed, 6 are at venture stage, 3 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is Newcastle University Holdings Limited, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Royston?
Pulse found 126 outside investors taking shares in companies in Royston in the last two years: 22 funds, firms and family offices, and 103 angels.
How much do companies in Royston raise?
Over the last two years 21 rounds were raised, an estimated £430.3m in total. The median round was about £441k.
Which sectors raise the most in Royston?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (11), software & it (7), retail & ecommerce (5) lead in Royston, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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