Startup investors in Taunton
Taunton, in the South West, has 107 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 2 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 107
- Active investors, 2 years
- 125
- Rounds, 2 years
- 6
- Median round
- £150k
Who is investing
In the last two years 20 funds, firms and family offices and 105 angels took shares in companies in Taunton, with the latest round in Mar 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Aam Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| Artemis Natural Capital Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Black Lab Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Bombay Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Bushley Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Cobley Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| DTN Holdings SW Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Ech Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 125 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 Taunton, an estimated £82.9m, with a median round of about £150k. 2 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 50% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Taunton compares
Taunton accounts for 2% of the 5,730 investor-backed companies in the South West. The median round of £150k is above the £136k median for the South West. The leading sectors are business services (30), health & care (12) and retail & ecommerce (8). By stage, 7 are at seed, 5 are growth, 3 are inactive. The most active firm in these companies is Aam Holdings Limited, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Taunton?
Pulse found 125 outside investors taking shares in companies in Taunton in the last two years: 20 funds, firms and family offices, and 105 angels.
How much do companies in Taunton raise?
Over the last two years 6 rounds were raised, an estimated £82.9m in total. The median round was about £150k.
Which sectors raise the most in Taunton?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (30), health & care (12), retail & ecommerce (8) lead in Taunton, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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