Seed investors in the West Midlands
The West Midlands, led by Birmingham and Coventry, has strengths in advanced manufacturing, mobility and fintech, with regional and government-backed funds active. 470 investor-backed seed companies in the West Midlands are in Pulse, and 86 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 470
- Active investors, 2 years
- 802
- Rounds, 2 years
- 258
- Median round
- £50k
Who is investing
In the last two years 113 funds, firms and family offices and 687 angels took shares in seed companies in the West Midlands, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 7 companies |
| SFC BBI | Fund or investment firm | 4 companies |
| Aston University | University | 3 companies |
| Meif WM Equity LP | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| University of Warwick | University | 3 companies |
| Equable Partners Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Haatch | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Jasper Private Equity Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
See all 802 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, 258 funding rounds were raised by seed companies in the West Midlands, an estimated £44.5m, with a median round of about £50k. 86 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 59% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How West Midlands compares
The West Midlands has 5% 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 (101), software & it (76) and retail & ecommerce (61). The most active firm in these companies is SFC Capital, in 7 companies.
Questions
How many investors back seed companies in the West Midlands?
Pulse found 802 outside investors taking shares in seed companies in the West Midlands in the last two years: 113 funds, firms and family offices, and 687 angels.
How much do seed companies in the West Midlands raise?
Over the last two years 258 rounds were raised, an estimated £44.5m in total. The median round was about £50k.
Which sectors raise the most in the West Midlands?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (101), software & it (76), retail & ecommerce (61) lead in the West 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.