Startup investors in Weston-Super-Mare
Weston-Super-Mare, in the South West, has 54 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 2 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 54
- Active investors, 2 years
- 81
- Rounds, 2 years
- 10
- Median round
- £61k
Who is investing
In the last two years 9 funds, firms and family offices and 72 angels took shares in companies in Weston-Super-Mare, with the latest round in Jun 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| 20VC Fund III, L.P. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Foresight Enterprise VCT PLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Foresight Fund Managers Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Foresight Regional Investment III General Partner LLP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Foresight VCT PLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Genuine Capital Advisors Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Spektron Investments Pty Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 81 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, 10 funding rounds were raised by companies in Weston-Super-Mare, an estimated £2.02m, with a median round of about £61k. 2 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 40% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Weston-Super-Mare compares
Weston-Super-Mare accounts for 1% of the 5,730 investor-backed companies in the South West. The median round of £61k is below the £136k median for the South West. The leading sectors are business services (16), retail & ecommerce (9) and health & care (5). By stage, 5 are at seed, 4 are at venture stage, 1 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is 20VC Fund III, L.P., in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Weston-Super-Mare?
Pulse found 81 outside investors taking shares in companies in Weston-Super-Mare in the last two years: 9 funds, firms and family offices, and 72 angels.
How much do companies in Weston-Super-Mare raise?
Over the last two years 10 rounds were raised, an estimated £2.02m in total. The median round was about £61k.
Which sectors raise the most in Weston-Super-Mare?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (16), retail & ecommerce (9), health & care (5) lead in Weston-Super-Mare, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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