Startup investors in Winchester
Winchester, in the South East, has 150 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 5 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 150
- Active investors, 2 years
- 194
- Rounds, 2 years
- 23
- Median round
- £100k
Who is investing
In the last two years 20 funds, firms and family offices and 174 angels took shares in companies in Winchester, with the latest round in May 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| 729 Ventures GMBH | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Beechbrook UK Sme I L.P. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Black Investment Ug | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Brewhouse Equity Partners Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Comet Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Energys Group Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Fe Fund I, A Series of Al-Vrodrigues-Funds, LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Guild Holdings FZC | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 194 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, 23 funding rounds were raised by companies in Winchester, an estimated £3.78m, with a median round of about £100k. 5 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 70% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Winchester compares
Winchester accounts for 1% of the 11,283 investor-backed companies in the South East. The median round of £100k is below the £150k median for the South East. The leading sectors are business services (39), retail & ecommerce (21) and software & it (19). By stage, 21 are at seed, 7 are at venture stage, 4 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is 729 Ventures GMBH, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Winchester?
Pulse found 194 outside investors taking shares in companies in Winchester in the last two years: 20 funds, firms and family offices, and 174 angels.
How much do companies in Winchester raise?
Over the last two years 23 rounds were raised, an estimated £3.78m in total. The median round was about £100k.
Which sectors raise the most in Winchester?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (39), retail & ecommerce (21), software & it (19) lead in Winchester, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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