Startup investors in Worcester
Worcester, in the West Midlands, has 131 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 6 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 131
- Active investors, 2 years
- 186
- Rounds, 2 years
- 21
- Median round
- £150k
Who is investing
In the last two years 29 funds, firms and family offices and 155 angels took shares in companies in Worcester, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| $16 FUND Il AGGREGATOR, LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Adamantium Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Atomico Angel Programme IV, LLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| B.C. Begin Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| B.C. Fund I Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Chalfen Ventures Fund III LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Chatton Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Dedaub Holding Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 186 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, 21 funding rounds were raised by companies in Worcester, an estimated £74.9m, with a median round of about £150k. 6 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 38% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Worcester compares
Worcester accounts for 3% of the 4,579 investor-backed companies in the West Midlands. The median round of £150k is close to the £144k median for the West Midlands. The leading sectors are business services (30), software & it (15) and retail & ecommerce (9). By stage, 17 are at seed, 7 have exited, 5 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is $16 FUND Il AGGREGATOR, LP, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Worcester?
Pulse found 186 outside investors taking shares in companies in Worcester in the last two years: 29 funds, firms and family offices, and 155 angels.
How much do companies in Worcester raise?
Over the last two years 21 rounds were raised, an estimated £74.9m in total. The median round was about £150k.
Which sectors raise the most in Worcester?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (30), software & it (15), retail & ecommerce (9) lead in Worcester, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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