Startup investors in Wickford
Wickford, in the East of England, has 72 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 2 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 72
- Active investors, 2 years
- 122
- Rounds, 2 years
- 7
- Median round
- £40k
Who is investing
In the last two years 38 funds, firms and family offices and 84 angels took shares in companies in Wickford, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Ajw Ventures Gibraltar Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ajw Ventures Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Birchwood Real Estate Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Capital Plus Partners | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| LDPM Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Meridian Capital International Fund | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Quirk Mehmet VC Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Smaller Company Capital Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 122 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, 7 funding rounds were raised by companies in Wickford, an estimated £4.19m, with a median round of about £40k. 2 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 57% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Wickford compares
Wickford accounts for 1% of the 6,376 investor-backed companies in the East of England. The median round of £40k is below the £184k median for the East of England. The leading sectors are business services (27), retail & ecommerce (8) and software & it (8). By stage, 9 are at seed, 2 have exited, 2 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Ajw Ventures Gibraltar Ltd, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Wickford?
Pulse found 122 outside investors taking shares in companies in Wickford in the last two years: 38 funds, firms and family offices, and 84 angels.
How much do companies in Wickford raise?
Over the last two years 7 rounds were raised, an estimated £4.19m in total. The median round was about £40k.
Which sectors raise the most in Wickford?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (27), retail & ecommerce (8), software & it (8) lead in Wickford, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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