Software and IT 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. Software is the most heavily backed sector in the UK, from B2B SaaS and developer tools to AI products. Rounds tend to be frequent and fast, and angel syndicates often sit alongside seed funds. 323 investor-backed software and it companies in the East Midlands are in Pulse, and 24 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 323
- Active investors, 2 years
- 835
- Rounds, 2 years
- 156
- Median round
- £145k
Who is investing
In the last two years 118 funds, firms and family offices and 716 angels took shares in software and it 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 | 8 companies |
| Haatch BBI | Fund or investment firm | 7 companies |
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 5 companies |
| Odin Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| University of Nottingham | University | 3 companies |
| Amadeus | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Loughborough University Enterprises Limited | University | 2 companies |
| SFC BBI | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
See all 835 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, 156 funding rounds were raised by software and it companies in the East Midlands, an estimated £201.3m, with a median round of about £145k. 24 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 35% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How East Midlands compares
The East Midlands has 3% of the UK's software and it sector's 11,491 investor-backed companies. The median round of £145k is close to the £160k median for the UK's software and it sector, and below the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 70 are at seed, 32 are at venture stage, 21 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is Haatch, in 8 companies.
Questions
How many investors back software and it companies in the East Midlands?
Pulse found 835 outside investors taking shares in software and it companies in the East Midlands in the last two years: 118 funds, firms and family offices, and 716 angels.
How much do software and it companies in the East Midlands raise?
Over the last two years 156 rounds were raised, an estimated £201.3m in total. The median round was about £145k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 35% 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.