Startup investors in Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury, in Wales, has 134 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 2 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 134
- Active investors, 2 years
- 224
- Rounds, 2 years
- 15
- Median round
- £52k
Who is investing
In the last two years 40 funds, firms and family offices and 179 angels took shares in companies in Shrewsbury, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Arkle Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Rij Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| A&M Holdings As | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Angel Cofund | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| BBK Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Broadwater Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Bruce M Thomson Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Charmill Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 224 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, 15 funding rounds were raised by companies in Shrewsbury, an estimated £7.24m, with a median round of about £52k. 2 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 67% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Shrewsbury compares
Shrewsbury accounts for 7% of the 2,044 investor-backed companies in Wales. The median round of £52k is below the £130k median for Wales. The leading sectors are business services (39), retail & ecommerce (13) and software & it (8). By stage, 10 are at seed, 6 have exited, 4 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is Arkle Investments Limited, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Shrewsbury?
Pulse found 224 outside investors taking shares in companies in Shrewsbury in the last two years: 40 funds, firms and family offices, and 179 angels.
How much do companies in Shrewsbury raise?
Over the last two years 15 rounds were raised, an estimated £7.24m in total. The median round was about £52k.
Which sectors raise the most in Shrewsbury?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (39), retail & ecommerce (13), software & it (8) lead in Shrewsbury, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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