Startup investors in Stirling
Stirling has 31 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 0 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 31
- Active investors, 2 years
- 57
- Rounds, 2 years
- 3
- Median round
- £865k
Who is investing
In the last two years 7 funds, firms and family offices and 50 angels took shares in companies in Stirling, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Archangels BBI | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| E.G. Thomson (Holdings) Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Fdkne Holding B.V. | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Gesmet Holdings and Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Old College Capital Holdings Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Par Equity Ventures I LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Scottish Growth Scheme - Techstart Ventures Equity Finance LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Scottish National Investment Bank PLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 57 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, 3 funding rounds were raised by companies in Stirling, an estimated £13.0m, with a median round of about £865k. 67% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Stirling compares
Stirling accounts for 1% of the 2,826 investor-backed companies in the region. The median round of £865k is above the £199k median for the region. The leading sectors are business services (11), retail & ecommerce (5) and software & it (3). By stage, 4 are at seed, 1 are growth, 1 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Archangels BBI, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Stirling?
Pulse found 57 outside investors taking shares in companies in Stirling in the last two years: 7 funds, firms and family offices, and 50 angels.
How much do companies in Stirling raise?
Over the last two years 3 rounds were raised, an estimated £13.0m in total. The median round was about £865k.
Which sectors raise the most in Stirling?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (11), retail & ecommerce (5), software & it (3) lead in Stirling, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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