Startup investors in Rugby
Rugby, in the West Midlands, has 66 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 2 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 66
- Active investors, 2 years
- 65
- Rounds, 2 years
- 7
- Median round
- £68k
Who is investing
In the last two years 17 funds, firms and family offices and 48 angels took shares in companies in Rugby, with the latest round in Mar 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Ak52 Holding Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| C92 Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Clubbie Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| K.Furlong Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Myring Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Premium Estates Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 65 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, 7 funding rounds were raised by companies in Rugby, an estimated £4.50m, with a median round of about £68k. 2 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 86% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Rugby compares
Rugby accounts for 1% of the 4,579 investor-backed companies in the West Midlands. The median round of £68k is below the £144k median for the West Midlands. The leading sectors are business services (22), software & it (13) and health & care (6). By stage, 10 are at seed, 2 are inactive, 1 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Ak52 Holding Limited, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Rugby?
Pulse found 65 outside investors taking shares in companies in Rugby in the last two years: 17 funds, firms and family offices, and 48 angels.
How much do companies in Rugby raise?
Over the last two years 7 rounds were raised, an estimated £4.50m in total. The median round was about £68k.
Which sectors raise the most in Rugby?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (22), software & it (13), health & care (6) lead in Rugby, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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