Startup investors in Slough
Slough, in the South East, has 143 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 8 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 143
- Active investors, 2 years
- 196
- Rounds, 2 years
- 28
- Median round
- £72k
Who is investing
In the last two years 36 funds, firms and family offices and 160 angels took shares in companies in Slough, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Belsize Healthcare Capital 1 Limited | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Belsize Healthcare Capital 2 Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| X-Pharm Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| A & A Invest Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Angel Investment Network | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Arya Ventures Fund I, LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Effective Invest Yatirim Holding A.S | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Eight Berkshire Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 196 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, 28 funding rounds were raised by companies in Slough, an estimated £6.49m, with a median round of about £72k. 8 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 32% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Slough compares
Slough accounts for 1% of the 11,283 investor-backed companies in the South East. The median round of £72k is below the £150k median for the South East. The leading sectors are software & it (27), business services (25) and health & care (22). By stage, 19 are at seed, 18 have exited, 5 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Belsize Healthcare Capital 1 Limited, in 3 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Slough?
Pulse found 196 outside investors taking shares in companies in Slough in the last two years: 36 funds, firms and family offices, and 160 angels.
How much do companies in Slough raise?
Over the last two years 28 rounds were raised, an estimated £6.49m in total. The median round was about £72k.
Which sectors raise the most in Slough?
By number of investor-backed companies, software & it (27), business services (25), health & care (22) lead in Slough, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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