Medtech investors in the South West
The South West has growing clusters in Bristol and Bath, particularly in hardware, climate and creative technology, backed by regional funds and angel networks. Medical device and diagnostics companies often combine grant funding with angel and specialist fund rounds, with regulatory milestones shaping when they raise. 13 investor-backed medtech companies in the South West are in Pulse, and 0 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 13
- Active investors, 2 years
- 42
- Rounds, 2 years
- 16
- Median round
- £370k
Who is investing
In the last two years 13 funds, firms and family offices and 29 angels took shares in medtech companies in the South West, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| 819 Evergreen Fund I Cooperatief U.A. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Brunel University London | University | 1 company |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Investment LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Emv Capital PLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Foresight Fund Managers Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Foresight Technology VCT PLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| RVP IV, LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Science Creates Ventures 2a LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 42 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, 16 funding rounds were raised by medtech companies in the South West, an estimated £59.3m, with a median round of about £370k. 38% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How South West compares
The South West has 6% of the UK's medtech sector's 221 investor-backed companies. The median round of £370k is close to the £355k median for the UK's medtech sector, and above the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 6 are at venture stage, 1 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is 819 Evergreen Fund I Cooperatief U.A., in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back medtech companies in the South West?
Pulse found 42 outside investors taking shares in medtech companies in the South West in the last two years: 13 funds, firms and family offices, and 29 angels.
How much do medtech companies in the South West raise?
Over the last two years 16 rounds were raised, an estimated £59.3m in total. The median round was about £370k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 38% 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.