Startup investors in Telford
Telford, in the West Midlands, has 93 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 2 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 93
- Active investors, 2 years
- 122
- Rounds, 2 years
- 11
- Median round
- £250k
Who is investing
In the last two years 11 funds, firms and family offices and 111 angels took shares in companies in Telford, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Afg Partners I, L.P. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Alma Mundi Insurtech Fund, Fcre | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Avarie Capital LLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Bro Investment Group Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Craysfort Capital Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Episode GP 2 LLP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Fpci Alven Capital VI | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Insead Alumni Ventures | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 122 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, 11 funding rounds were raised by companies in Telford, an estimated £9.47m, with a median round of about £250k. 2 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 45% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Telford compares
Telford accounts for 2% of the 4,579 investor-backed companies in the West Midlands. The median round of £250k is above the £144k median for the West Midlands. The leading sectors are business services (24), software & it (10) and retail & ecommerce (8). By stage, 8 have exited, 8 are at seed, 2 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is Afg Partners I, L.P., in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Telford?
Pulse found 122 outside investors taking shares in companies in Telford in the last two years: 11 funds, firms and family offices, and 111 angels.
How much do companies in Telford raise?
Over the last two years 11 rounds were raised, an estimated £9.47m in total. The median round was about £250k.
Which sectors raise the most in Telford?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (24), software & it (10), retail & ecommerce (8) lead in Telford, and most companies are at the exited stage.
Can I see every investor?
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