Life sciences and biotech investors in the East Midlands
The East Midlands, centred on Nottingham, Leicester and Derby, has a mix of consumer, engineering and life sciences companies and an active regional fund scene. Life sciences companies tend to raise fewer but larger rounds, often backed by university venture arms, specialist funds and Innovate UK grants. Many show a long gap between first funding and later rounds. 45 investor-backed life sciences and biotech companies in the East Midlands are in Pulse, and 2 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 45
- Active investors, 2 years
- 317
- Rounds, 2 years
- 37
- Median round
- £310k
Who is investing
In the last two years 39 funds, firms and family offices and 275 angels took shares in life sciences and biotech companies in the East Midlands, with the latest round in Aug 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 6 companies |
| SFC BBI | Fund or investment firm | 5 companies |
| Loughborough University Enterprises Limited | University | 4 companies |
| University of Nottingham | University | 4 companies |
| Crista Galli Ventures Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Cambridge | University | 2 companies |
| Ahmad Vision Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Ajdjad Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 317 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 life sciences and biotech companies in the East Midlands, an estimated £26.2m, with a median round of about £310k. 2 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 35% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How East Midlands compares
The East Midlands has 4% of the UK's life sciences and biotech sector's 1,251 investor-backed companies. The median round of £310k is below the £368k median for the UK's life sciences and biotech sector, and above the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 12 are at venture stage, 10 are at seed, 2 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is SFC Capital, in 6 companies.
Questions
How many investors back life sciences and biotech companies in the East Midlands?
Pulse found 317 outside investors taking shares in life sciences and biotech companies in the East Midlands in the last two years: 39 funds, firms and family offices, and 275 angels.
How much do life sciences and biotech companies in the East Midlands raise?
Over the last two years 37 rounds were raised, an estimated £26.2m in total. The median round was about £310k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 35% of recent valuations here carry a High confidence rating; the rest are marked Medium or Low.
Can I see every investor?
Pulse subscribers see every outside investor by name, with portfolios and co-investors, from £39.99 a month plus VAT (£47.99 inc. VAT). Contact details are not included and names are not linked to personal profiles.