Startup investors in St. Albans
St. Albans, in the East of England, has 129 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 6 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 129
- Active investors, 2 years
- 446
- Rounds, 2 years
- 60
- Median round
- £371k
Who is investing
In the last two years 99 funds, firms and family offices and 347 angels took shares in companies in St. Albans, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Scout Fund VII, LP | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Entrepreneur First Operations Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Fund III, A Series of Explorer34 Fund, LP | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Haatch | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Haatch BBI | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Venrex | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Ventures Together | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
See all 446 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, 60 funding rounds were raised by companies in St. Albans, an estimated £150.4m, with a median round of about £371k. 6 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 28% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How St. Albans compares
St. Albans accounts for 2% of the 6,376 investor-backed companies in the East of England. The median round of £371k is above the £184k median for the East of England. The leading sectors are business services (42), software & it (31) and retail & ecommerce (14). By stage, 26 are at seed, 16 are at venture stage, 6 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is Scout Fund VII, LP, in 3 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in St. Albans?
Pulse found 446 outside investors taking shares in companies in St. Albans in the last two years: 99 funds, firms and family offices, and 347 angels.
How much do companies in St. Albans raise?
Over the last two years 60 rounds were raised, an estimated £150.4m in total. The median round was about £371k.
Which sectors raise the most in St. Albans?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (42), software & it (31), retail & ecommerce (14) lead in St. Albans, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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