Startup investors in Stroud
Stroud, in the South West, has 49 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 1 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 49
- Active investors, 2 years
- 48
- Rounds, 2 years
- 6
- Median round
- £601k
Who is investing
In the last two years 10 funds, firms and family offices and 38 angels took shares in companies in Stroud, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Angel Investors Bristol SPV Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Apis Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Digitalis Mars Companion Fund II, LLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Maven Swif Equity GB Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Taw Fund I-A LLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 48 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, 6 funding rounds were raised by companies in Stroud, an estimated £13.1m, with a median round of about £601k. 1 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 67% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Stroud compares
Stroud accounts for 1% of the 5,730 investor-backed companies in the South West. The median round of £601k is above the £136k median for the South West. The leading sectors are business services (17), software & it (9) and retail & ecommerce (9). By stage, 7 are at seed, 3 are at venture stage, 1 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is Angel Investors Bristol SPV Limited, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Stroud?
Pulse found 48 outside investors taking shares in companies in Stroud in the last two years: 10 funds, firms and family offices, and 38 angels.
How much do companies in Stroud raise?
Over the last two years 6 rounds were raised, an estimated £13.1m in total. The median round was about £601k.
Which sectors raise the most in Stroud?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (17), software & it (9), retail & ecommerce (9) lead in Stroud, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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