Startup investors in Woking
Woking, in the South East, has 131 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 5 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 131
- Active investors, 2 years
- 338
- Rounds, 2 years
- 37
- Median round
- £167k
Who is investing
In the last two years 30 funds, firms and family offices and 297 angels took shares in companies in Woking, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| R5 Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| 10X Founders Fund GMBH & Co. KG | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| 7percent Ventures II LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Alpha Biz Holding Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Altitude Holdings RSC Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Angel Investment Ventures Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Archway Capital Partners Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ares Capital Corporation | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 338 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, 37 funding rounds were raised by companies in Woking, an estimated £125.0m, with a median round of about £167k. 5 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 46% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Woking compares
Woking accounts for 1% of the 11,283 investor-backed companies in the South East. The median round of £167k is above the £150k median for the South East. The leading sectors are business services (50), software & it (30) and media & entertainment (8). By stage, 15 are at seed, 10 are at venture stage, 5 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is R5 Holdings Ltd, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Woking?
Pulse found 338 outside investors taking shares in companies in Woking in the last two years: 30 funds, firms and family offices, and 297 angels.
How much do companies in Woking raise?
Over the last two years 37 rounds were raised, an estimated £125.0m in total. The median round was about £167k.
Which sectors raise the most in Woking?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (50), software & it (30), media & entertainment (8) lead in Woking, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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