Retail and ecommerce 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. Consumer brands and online retailers often raise from crowdfunding platforms and large groups of angels, alongside a smaller set of consumer-focused funds. 557 investor-backed retail and ecommerce companies in the South West are in Pulse, and 12 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 557
- Active investors, 2 years
- 698
- Rounds, 2 years
- 93
- Median round
- £100k
Who is investing
In the last two years 98 funds, firms and family offices and 600 angels took shares in retail and ecommerce 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jamjar Investments | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Alliance Technology Investments Pte Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Andrews Capital Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Angel Investment Network | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Angel Investment Ventures Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Angel Investors Bristol SPV Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Atami Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Aybe Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 698 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, 93 funding rounds were raised by retail and ecommerce companies in the South West, an estimated £234.2m, with a median round of about £100k. 12 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 45% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How South West compares
The South West has 8% of the UK's retail and ecommerce sector's 7,129 investor-backed companies. The median round of £100k is close to the £100k median for the UK's retail and ecommerce sector, and below the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 74 are at seed, 30 are at venture stage, 25 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is Jamjar Investments, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back retail and ecommerce companies in the South West?
Pulse found 698 outside investors taking shares in retail and ecommerce companies in the South West in the last two years: 98 funds, firms and family offices, and 600 angels.
How much do retail and ecommerce companies in the South West raise?
Over the last two years 93 rounds were raised, an estimated £234.2m in total. The median round was about £100k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 45% 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.