Startup investors in Swindon
Swindon, in the South West, has 167 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 5 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 167
- Active investors, 2 years
- 142
- Rounds, 2 years
- 26
- Median round
- £44k
Who is investing
In the last two years 16 funds, firms and family offices and 126 angels took shares in companies in Swindon, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Ingka Investments Sustainable Resources B.V. | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Adn Capital Doo | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Alchemist Accelerator Fund III, LLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ayanda Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Baobab Equity Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Bentul Investments Inc. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Camus Holdings Sa | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| CRW Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 142 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, 26 funding rounds were raised by companies in Swindon, an estimated £496.5m, with a median round of about £44k. 5 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 50% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Swindon compares
Swindon accounts for 3% of the 5,730 investor-backed companies in the South West. The median round of £44k is below the £136k median for the South West. The leading sectors are business services (45), software & it (30) and health & care (17). By stage, 21 are at seed, 12 have exited, 6 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Ingka Investments Sustainable Resources B.V., in 3 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Swindon?
Pulse found 142 outside investors taking shares in companies in Swindon in the last two years: 16 funds, firms and family offices, and 126 angels.
How much do companies in Swindon raise?
Over the last two years 26 rounds were raised, an estimated £496.5m in total. The median round was about £44k.
Which sectors raise the most in Swindon?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (45), software & it (30), health & care (17) lead in Swindon, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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