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:

FirmTypeCompanies
Belsize Healthcare Capital 1 LimitedFund or investment firm3 companies
Belsize Healthcare Capital 2 LimitedFund or investment firm2 companies
X-Pharm Investments LimitedFund or investment firm2 companies
A & A Invest LimitedFund or investment firm1 company
Angel Investment NetworkFund or investment firm1 company
Arya Ventures Fund I, LPFund or investment firm1 company
Effective Invest Yatirim Holding A.SFund or investment firm1 company
Eight Berkshire Holdings LtdHolding 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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