Startup investors in Stafford
Stafford, in the West Midlands, has 104 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 1 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 104
- Active investors, 2 years
- 114
- Rounds, 2 years
- 8
- Median round
- £996k
Who is investing
In the last two years 18 funds, firms and family offices and 95 angels took shares in companies in Stafford, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| MJS Blackshaw Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Carward Investments | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Dev Clever Holdings PLC | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Espresso Venture Debt LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| GBC Investments | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Harker's Estates Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Innovest Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Martlet Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 114 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, 8 funding rounds were raised by companies in Stafford, an estimated £30.4m, with a median round of about £996k. 1 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 50% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Stafford compares
Stafford accounts for 2% of the 4,579 investor-backed companies in the West Midlands. The median round of £996k is above the £144k median for the West Midlands. The leading sectors are business services (32), software & it (13) and retail & ecommerce (12). By stage, 5 have exited, 4 are at seed, 2 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is MJS Blackshaw Investments Limited, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Stafford?
Pulse found 114 outside investors taking shares in companies in Stafford in the last two years: 18 funds, firms and family offices, and 95 angels.
How much do companies in Stafford raise?
Over the last two years 8 rounds were raised, an estimated £30.4m in total. The median round was about £996k.
Which sectors raise the most in Stafford?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (32), software & it (13), retail & ecommerce (12) lead in Stafford, and most companies are at the exited stage.
Can I see every investor?
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