Startup investors in Wellington
Wellington, in the South West, has 35 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 1 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 35
- Active investors, 2 years
- 27
- Rounds, 2 years
- 1
- Median round
- £20k
Who is investing
In the last two years 9 funds, firms and family offices and 18 angels took shares in companies in Wellington, with the latest round in Dec 2025. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Angry Dragon Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Shelley J Bultman Holdings LLC | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Sirius Partners Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| SJ Holdings LLC | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Wellesley Holdings (Wellington) Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 27 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, 1 funding rounds were raised by companies in Wellington, an estimated £20k, with a median round of about £20k. 1 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 100% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Wellington compares
Wellington accounts for 1% of the 5,730 investor-backed companies in the South West. The median round of £20k is below the £136k median for the South West. The leading sectors are business services (11), retail & ecommerce (6) and software & it (4). By stage, 4 have exited, 2 are at seed, 1 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is Angry Dragon Investments Ltd, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Wellington?
Pulse found 27 outside investors taking shares in companies in Wellington in the last two years: 9 funds, firms and family offices, and 18 angels.
How much do companies in Wellington raise?
Over the last two years 1 rounds were raised, an estimated £20k in total. The median round was about £20k.
Which sectors raise the most in Wellington?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (11), retail & ecommerce (6), software & it (4) lead in Wellington, and most companies are at the exited stage.
Can I see every investor?
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