Startup investors in Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton, in the West Midlands, has 161 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 4 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 161
- Active investors, 2 years
- 202
- Rounds, 2 years
- 19
- Median round
- £91k
Who is investing
In the last two years 34 funds, firms and family offices and 168 angels took shares in companies in Wolverhampton, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Abacus WS Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Abdel Group Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Blackox Ventures Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Communeta Capital LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Darfin Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| E & I Investments Ltd - 12929708 | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Energy Bolting Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Five Capital Investments (London) Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 202 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, 19 funding rounds were raised by companies in Wolverhampton, an estimated £2.68m, with a median round of about £91k. 4 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 58% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Wolverhampton compares
Wolverhampton accounts for 4% of the 4,579 investor-backed companies in the West Midlands. The median round of £91k is below the £144k median for the West Midlands. The leading sectors are business services (38), health & care (18) and hardware & engineering (14). By stage, 14 are at seed, 10 have exited, 4 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Abacus WS Holdings Limited, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Wolverhampton?
Pulse found 202 outside investors taking shares in companies in Wolverhampton in the last two years: 34 funds, firms and family offices, and 168 angels.
How much do companies in Wolverhampton raise?
Over the last two years 19 rounds were raised, an estimated £2.68m in total. The median round was about £91k.
Which sectors raise the most in Wolverhampton?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (38), health & care (18), hardware & engineering (14) lead in Wolverhampton, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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