Software and IT 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. 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. 703 investor-backed software and it companies in the South West are in Pulse, and 39 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 703
- Active investors, 2 years
- 1,591
- Rounds, 2 years
- 268
- Median round
- £125k
Who is investing
In the last two years 275 funds, firms and family offices and 1,311 angels took shares in software and it 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 |
|---|---|---|
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 8 companies |
| SFC BBI | Fund or investment firm | 7 companies |
| SyndicateRoom | Fund or investment firm | 7 companies |
| SyndicateRoom BBI | Fund or investment firm | 7 companies |
| Fuel Ventures | Fund or investment firm | 6 companies |
| Haatch | Fund or investment firm | 6 companies |
| Haatch BBI | Fund or investment firm | 5 companies |
| Odin Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 5 companies |
See all 1,591 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, 268 funding rounds were raised by software and it companies in the South West, an estimated £339.3m, with a median round of about £125k. 39 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 38% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How South West compares
The South West has 6% of the UK's software and it sector's 11,491 investor-backed companies. The median round of £125k is below the £160k median for the UK's software and it sector, and below the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 160 are at seed, 83 are at venture stage, 45 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is SFC Capital, in 8 companies.
Questions
How many investors back software and it companies in the South West?
Pulse found 1,591 outside investors taking shares in software and it companies in the South West in the last two years: 275 funds, firms and family offices, and 1,311 angels.
How much do software and it companies in the South West raise?
Over the last two years 268 rounds were raised, an estimated £339.3m in total. The median round was about £125k.
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.