Medtech investors in the South East
The South East combines the Oxford and Reading technology clusters with a dense commuter-belt angel community and strong university spinout activity. Medical device and diagnostics companies often combine grant funding with angel and specialist fund rounds, with regulatory milestones shaping when they raise. 47 investor-backed medtech companies in the South East are in Pulse, and 3 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 47
- Active investors, 2 years
- 274
- Rounds, 2 years
- 50
- Median round
- £330k
Who is investing
In the last two years 44 funds, firms and family offices and 230 angels took shares in medtech companies in the South East, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Oxford | University | 4 companies |
| G.K. Goh Ventures Pte Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Imperial College Innovations Limited | University | 2 companies |
| The University of Reading | University | 2 companies |
| University of Southampton | University | 2 companies |
| Alrajhi Venture Capital Fund LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Anchorage Capital Ab | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Arch Venture | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 274 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, 50 funding rounds were raised by medtech companies in the South East, an estimated £56.7m, with a median round of about £330k. 3 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 32% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How South East compares
The South East has 21% of the UK's medtech sector's 221 investor-backed companies. The median round of £330k is close to the £355k median for the UK's medtech sector, and above the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 17 are at seed, 12 are at venture stage, 4 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Oxford, in 4 companies.
Questions
How many investors back medtech companies in the South East?
Pulse found 274 outside investors taking shares in medtech companies in the South East in the last two years: 44 funds, firms and family offices, and 230 angels.
How much do medtech companies in the South East raise?
Over the last two years 50 rounds were raised, an estimated £56.7m in total. The median round was about £330k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 32% 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.