Startup investors in Watford
Watford, in the East of England, has 213 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 4 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 213
- Active investors, 2 years
- 166
- Rounds, 2 years
- 26
- Median round
- £112k
Who is investing
In the last two years 24 funds, firms and family offices and 142 angels took shares in companies in Watford, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| 1up Ventures LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Acorn A2k Investor, LLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Acorn Soaring Investor, LLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Assabet Capital Partners LLC (Haveli) | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Aurica Search Fund Capital I Fcre S.A. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Aurica Search Fund I Fcre | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Boma Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Brookland Investment Holdings Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 166 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 Watford, an estimated £33.0m, with a median round of about £112k. 4 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 46% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Watford compares
Watford accounts for 3% of the 6,376 investor-backed companies in the East of England. The median round of £112k is below the £184k median for the East of England. The leading sectors are business services (70), software & it (35) and retail & ecommerce (22). By stage, 25 are at seed, 17 have exited, 9 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is 1up Ventures LP, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Watford?
Pulse found 166 outside investors taking shares in companies in Watford in the last two years: 24 funds, firms and family offices, and 142 angels.
How much do companies in Watford raise?
Over the last two years 26 rounds were raised, an estimated £33.0m in total. The median round was about £112k.
Which sectors raise the most in Watford?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (70), software & it (35), retail & ecommerce (22) lead in Watford, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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