Startup investors in Swansea
Swansea, in Wales, has 191 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 5 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 191
- Active investors, 2 years
- 202
- Rounds, 2 years
- 23
- Median round
- £100k
Who is investing
In the last two years 54 funds, firms and family offices and 147 angels took shares in companies in Swansea, with the latest round in Nov 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| DBW Investments (3) Limited | Fund or investment firm | 6 companies |
| Atkins Investment Group Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Ball Capital Investment Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Fusco Capital Group Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| 653 Ventures, Inc | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ak Capital Management LLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Allison Park Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| BGF UK Enterprise Fund 1 Nominees Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 202 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, 23 funding rounds were raised by companies in Swansea, an estimated £22.4m, with a median round of about £100k. 5 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 43% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Swansea compares
Swansea accounts for 9% of the 2,044 investor-backed companies in Wales. The median round of £100k is below the £130k median for Wales. The leading sectors are business services (46), health & care (19) and software & it (18). By stage, 19 are at seed, 8 are at venture stage, 7 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is DBW Investments (3) Limited, in 6 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Swansea?
Pulse found 202 outside investors taking shares in companies in Swansea in the last two years: 54 funds, firms and family offices, and 147 angels.
How much do companies in Swansea raise?
Over the last two years 23 rounds were raised, an estimated £22.4m in total. The median round was about £100k.
Which sectors raise the most in Swansea?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (46), health & care (19), software & it (18) lead in Swansea, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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