Startup investors in Southend-on-Sea
Southend-on-Sea, in the East of England, has 71 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 2 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 71
- Active investors, 2 years
- 96
- Rounds, 2 years
- 11
- Median round
- £61k
Who is investing
In the last two years 14 funds, firms and family offices and 82 angels took shares in companies in Southend-on-Sea, with the latest round in Jul 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Bethnal Green Ventures LLP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Fourteen Capital Partners Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Highfox Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Intercom Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Tempus Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Timeville Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| VWM Holdings Group Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| We Group Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 96 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, 11 funding rounds were raised by companies in Southend-on-Sea, an estimated £5.58m, with a median round of about £61k. 2 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 18% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Southend-on-Sea compares
Southend-on-Sea accounts for 1% of the 6,376 investor-backed companies in the East of England. The median round of £61k is below the £184k median for the East of England. The leading sectors are business services (18), software & it (9) and health & care (7). By stage, 11 are at seed, 3 have exited, 1 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is Bethnal Green Ventures LLP, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Southend-on-Sea?
Pulse found 96 outside investors taking shares in companies in Southend-on-Sea in the last two years: 14 funds, firms and family offices, and 82 angels.
How much do companies in Southend-on-Sea raise?
Over the last two years 11 rounds were raised, an estimated £5.58m in total. The median round was about £61k.
Which sectors raise the most in Southend-on-Sea?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (18), software & it (9), health & care (7) lead in Southend-on-Sea, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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