Startup investors in Southampton
Southampton, in the South East, has 315 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 12 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 315
- Active investors, 2 years
- 533
- Rounds, 2 years
- 68
- Median round
- £197k
Who is investing
In the last two years 102 funds, firms and family offices and 431 angels took shares in companies in Southampton, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| University of Southampton | University | 8 companies |
| Foresight Fund Managers Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| 3KR Ventures Inc. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| A&C Goldstein Family Investments LLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Abl Capital Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ac Capital Consulting Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Advent Life Sciences Fund III LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 533 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, 68 funding rounds were raised by companies in Southampton, an estimated £72.4m, with a median round of about £197k. 12 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 41% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Southampton compares
Southampton accounts for 3% of the 11,283 investor-backed companies in the South East. The median round of £197k is above the £150k median for the South East. The leading sectors are business services (87), software & it (44) and retail & ecommerce (27). By stage, 31 are at seed, 16 are at venture stage, 15 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is University of Southampton, in 8 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Southampton?
Pulse found 533 outside investors taking shares in companies in Southampton in the last two years: 102 funds, firms and family offices, and 431 angels.
How much do companies in Southampton raise?
Over the last two years 68 rounds were raised, an estimated £72.4m in total. The median round was about £197k.
Which sectors raise the most in Southampton?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (87), software & it (44), retail & ecommerce (27) lead in Southampton, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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