Life sciences and biotech investors in the West Midlands
The West Midlands, led by Birmingham and Coventry, has strengths in advanced manufacturing, mobility and fintech, with regional and government-backed funds active. 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. 34 investor-backed life sciences and biotech companies in the West Midlands are in Pulse, and 5 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 34
- Active investors, 2 years
- 89
- Rounds, 2 years
- 18
- Median round
- £285k
Who is investing
In the last two years 24 funds, firms and family offices and 65 angels took shares in life sciences and biotech companies in the West Midlands, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Birmingham | University | 4 companies |
| University of Warwick | University | 4 companies |
| Iq Capital Fund III LP | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| The UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund LP | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Unipart Rail Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| Act Fund Cooperatief U.A. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Alderley Park Ventures Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 89 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, 18 funding rounds were raised by life sciences and biotech companies in the West Midlands, an estimated £21.9m, with a median round of about £285k. 5 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 39% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How West Midlands compares
The West Midlands has 3% of the UK's life sciences and biotech sector's 1,251 investor-backed companies. The median round of £285k is below the £368k median for the UK's life sciences and biotech sector, and above the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 9 are at venture stage, 8 are at seed, 2 are inactive. The most active firm in these companies is The University of Birmingham, in 4 companies.
Questions
How many investors back life sciences and biotech companies in the West Midlands?
Pulse found 89 outside investors taking shares in life sciences and biotech companies in the West Midlands in the last two years: 24 funds, firms and family offices, and 65 angels.
How much do life sciences and biotech companies in the West Midlands raise?
Over the last two years 18 rounds were raised, an estimated £21.9m in total. The median round was about £285k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 39% 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.