Retail and ecommerce 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. Consumer brands and online retailers often raise from crowdfunding platforms and large groups of angels, alongside a smaller set of consumer-focused funds. 386 investor-backed retail and ecommerce companies in the East Midlands are in Pulse, and 15 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 386
- Active investors, 2 years
- 318
- Rounds, 2 years
- 53
- Median round
- £30k
Who is investing
In the last two years 41 funds, firms and family offices and 275 angels took shares in retail and ecommerce companies in the East Midlands, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Indylby Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Targabella Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| A & Y Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Agapanthus Investco Holdco Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Aspects Holdings (UK) Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Blue Sparkle Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Chall Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Clintons Holding Company, LLC | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 318 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, 53 funding rounds were raised by retail and ecommerce companies in the East Midlands, an estimated £22.5m, with a median round of about £30k. 15 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 43% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How East Midlands compares
The East Midlands has 5% of the UK's retail and ecommerce sector's 7,129 investor-backed companies. The median round of £30k is below the £100k median for the UK's retail and ecommerce sector, and below the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 64 are at seed, 14 have exited, 8 are inactive. The most active firm in these companies is Indylby Investments Limited, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back retail and ecommerce companies in the East Midlands?
Pulse found 318 outside investors taking shares in retail and ecommerce companies in the East Midlands in the last two years: 41 funds, firms and family offices, and 275 angels.
How much do retail and ecommerce companies in the East Midlands raise?
Over the last two years 53 rounds were raised, an estimated £22.5m in total. The median round was about £30k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 43% 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.