Startup investors in Wantage
Wantage, in the South East, has 38 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 2 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 38
- Active investors, 2 years
- 49
- Rounds, 2 years
- 8
- Median round
- £225k
Who is investing
In the last two years 11 funds, firms and family offices and 38 angels took shares in companies in Wantage, with the latest round in May 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Avocet Holding KFT | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Hans Kjær Holding A/S | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Love Ventures VC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| MFVN Holding | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Ocean Capital-Successfully | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Octopus Ventures | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Planet Super League Ventures Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Sav Holding (UK) Ltd. | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 49 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, 8 funding rounds were raised by companies in Wantage, an estimated £5.01m, with a median round of about £225k. 2 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 63% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Wantage compares
Wantage accounts for 0% of the 11,283 investor-backed companies in the South East. The median round of £225k is above the £150k median for the South East. The leading sectors are software & it (9), business services (9) and retail & ecommerce (4). By stage, 7 are at seed, 4 are at venture stage, 1 are inactive. The most active firm in these companies is Avocet Holding KFT, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Wantage?
Pulse found 49 outside investors taking shares in companies in Wantage in the last two years: 11 funds, firms and family offices, and 38 angels.
How much do companies in Wantage raise?
Over the last two years 8 rounds were raised, an estimated £5.01m in total. The median round was about £225k.
Which sectors raise the most in Wantage?
By number of investor-backed companies, software & it (9), business services (9), retail & ecommerce (4) lead in Wantage, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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