Startup investors in Saffron Walden
Saffron Walden, in the East of England, has 59 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 2 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 59
- Active investors, 2 years
- 200
- Rounds, 2 years
- 14
- Median round
- £229k
Who is investing
In the last two years 10 funds, firms and family offices and 190 angels took shares in companies in Saffron Walden, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Bethnal Green Ventures LLP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Digital Health Fund GMBH & Co KG | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Edam Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| First in Venture LLC Broken String Special Series | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| First in Ventures LLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| First in Ventures, LLC, Broken String Special Series | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| First in Ventures, LLC, Series 2021 | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| First in Ventures, LLC, Series 2022 | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 200 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, 14 funding rounds were raised by companies in Saffron Walden, an estimated £29.8m, with a median round of about £229k. 2 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 36% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Saffron Walden compares
Saffron Walden accounts for 1% of the 6,376 investor-backed companies in the East of England. The median round of £229k is above the £184k median for the East of England. The leading sectors are business services (24), retail & ecommerce (8) and life sciences (6). By stage, 8 are at seed, 6 are at venture stage, 4 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is Bethnal Green Ventures LLP, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Saffron Walden?
Pulse found 200 outside investors taking shares in companies in Saffron Walden in the last two years: 10 funds, firms and family offices, and 190 angels.
How much do companies in Saffron Walden raise?
Over the last two years 14 rounds were raised, an estimated £29.8m in total. The median round was about £229k.
Which sectors raise the most in Saffron Walden?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (24), retail & ecommerce (8), life sciences (6) lead in Saffron Walden, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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