Software and IT investors in the East of England
The East of England is anchored by Cambridge, one of Europe's leading life sciences and deep tech clusters, with university funds and specialist investors close by. 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. 799 investor-backed software and it companies in the East of England are in Pulse, and 48 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 799
- Active investors, 2 years
- 2,243
- Rounds, 2 years
- 382
- Median round
- £151k
Who is investing
In the last two years 386 funds, firms and family offices and 1,854 angels took shares in software and it companies in the East of England, with the latest round in Nov 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 17 companies |
| Haatch | Fund or investment firm | 8 companies |
| Haatch BBI | Fund or investment firm | 8 companies |
| Octopus Ventures | Fund or investment firm | 7 companies |
| SFC BBI | Fund or investment firm | 7 companies |
| SyndicateRoom | Fund or investment firm | 7 companies |
| Fuel Ventures | Fund or investment firm | 6 companies |
| MNL Parkwalk | Fund or investment firm | 5 companies |
See all 2,243 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, 382 funding rounds were raised by software and it companies in the East of England, an estimated £378.9m, with a median round of about £151k. 48 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 38% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How East of England compares
The East of England has 7% of the UK's software and it sector's 11,491 investor-backed companies. The median round of £151k is close to the £160k median for the UK's software and it sector, and below the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 182 are at seed, 139 are at venture stage, 27 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is SFC Capital, in 17 companies.
Questions
How many investors back software and it companies in the East of England?
Pulse found 2,243 outside investors taking shares in software and it companies in the East of England in the last two years: 386 funds, firms and family offices, and 1,854 angels.
How much do software and it companies in the East of England raise?
Over the last two years 382 rounds were raised, an estimated £378.9m in total. The median round was about £151k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 38% 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.