Seed 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. 369 investor-backed seed companies in the East Midlands are in Pulse, and 67 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 369
- Active investors, 2 years
- 796
- Rounds, 2 years
- 257
- Median round
- £50k
Who is investing
In the last two years 97 funds, firms and family offices and 699 angels took shares in seed companies in the East Midlands, with the latest round in Nov 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Haatch | Fund or investment firm | 7 companies |
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 7 companies |
| Haatch BBI | Fund or investment firm | 6 companies |
| SFC BBI | Fund or investment firm | 6 companies |
| Loughborough University Enterprises Limited | University | 3 companies |
| University of Nottingham | University | 2 companies |
| Aj91 Investment Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Alston Property Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 796 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, 257 funding rounds were raised by seed companies in the East Midlands, an estimated £44.6m, with a median round of about £50k. 67 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 47% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How East Midlands compares
The East Midlands has 4% of the UK's seed companies's 9,780 investor-backed companies. The median round of £50k is below the £70k median for the UK's seed companies, and below the UK-wide £176k. The leading sectors are business services (74), software & it (70) and retail & ecommerce (64). The most active firm in these companies is Haatch, in 7 companies.
Questions
How many investors back seed companies in the East Midlands?
Pulse found 796 outside investors taking shares in seed companies in the East Midlands in the last two years: 97 funds, firms and family offices, and 699 angels.
How much do seed companies in the East Midlands raise?
Over the last two years 257 rounds were raised, an estimated £44.6m in total. The median round was about £50k.
Which sectors raise the most in the East Midlands?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (74), software & it (70), retail & ecommerce (64) lead in the East Midlands.
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.