Startup investors in Truro
Truro, in the South West, has 95 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 6 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 95
- Active investors, 2 years
- 215
- Rounds, 2 years
- 23
- Median round
- £197k
Who is investing
In the last two years 20 funds, firms and family offices and 193 angels took shares in companies in Truro, with the latest round in Aug 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Investment LP | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Angel Investors Bristol SPV Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| 5DC Holding Ag | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Acam LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Chenoweths Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| CHS Tactical Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Daniell Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| De Vlier Holding BV | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 215 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 Truro, an estimated £55.9m, with a median round of about £197k. 6 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 39% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Truro compares
Truro accounts for 2% of the 5,730 investor-backed companies in the South West. The median round of £197k is above the £136k median for the South West. The leading sectors are business services (24), retail & ecommerce (15) and software & it (12). By stage, 11 are at seed, 6 are at venture stage, 5 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Investment LP, in 3 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Truro?
Pulse found 215 outside investors taking shares in companies in Truro in the last two years: 20 funds, firms and family offices, and 193 angels.
How much do companies in Truro raise?
Over the last two years 23 rounds were raised, an estimated £55.9m in total. The median round was about £197k.
Which sectors raise the most in Truro?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (24), retail & ecommerce (15), software & it (12) lead in Truro, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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