Startup investors in Solihull
Solihull, in the West Midlands, has 183 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 4 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 183
- Active investors, 2 years
- 149
- Rounds, 2 years
- 14
- Median round
- £67k
Who is investing
In the last two years 25 funds, firms and family offices and 123 angels took shares in companies in Solihull, with the latest round in Aug 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Blackbird Capital Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Aez Family Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Aquinas Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Benchmark Sport Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Beorma Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Bluebase Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Bluestar Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Botterill Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 149 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 Solihull, an estimated £13.2m, with a median round of about £67k. 4 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 50% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Solihull compares
Solihull accounts for 4% of the 4,579 investor-backed companies in the West Midlands. The median round of £67k is below the £144k median for the West Midlands. The leading sectors are business services (52), software & it (16) and health & care (15). By stage, 17 are at seed, 12 have exited, 5 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is Blackbird Capital Investments Limited, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Solihull?
Pulse found 149 outside investors taking shares in companies in Solihull in the last two years: 25 funds, firms and family offices, and 123 angels.
How much do companies in Solihull raise?
Over the last two years 14 rounds were raised, an estimated £13.2m in total. The median round was about £67k.
Which sectors raise the most in Solihull?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (52), software & it (16), health & care (15) lead in Solihull, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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