Software and IT 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. 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. 438 investor-backed software and it companies in the West Midlands are in Pulse, and 21 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 438
- Active investors, 2 years
- 872
- Rounds, 2 years
- 153
- Median round
- £150k
Who is investing
In the last two years 126 funds, firms and family offices and 743 angels took shares in software and it 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 |
| Meif WM Equity LP | Fund or investment firm | 5 companies |
| SFC BBI | Fund or investment firm | 5 companies |
| Enterprise Ventures (General Partner Midlands Poc) Limited As General Partner of Meif Proof of Concept & Early Stage LP | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Haatch | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Haatch BBI | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| SyndicateRoom | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Equable Partners Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
See all 872 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, 153 funding rounds were raised by software and it companies in the West Midlands, an estimated £170.5m, with a median round of about £150k. 21 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 44% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How West Midlands compares
The West Midlands has 4% of the UK's software and it sector's 11,491 investor-backed companies. The median round of £150k is close to the £160k median for the UK's software and it sector, and below the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 76 are at seed, 58 are at venture stage, 25 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is SFC Capital, in 7 companies.
Questions
How many investors back software and it companies in the West Midlands?
Pulse found 872 outside investors taking shares in software and it companies in the West Midlands in the last two years: 126 funds, firms and family offices, and 743 angels.
How much do software and it companies in the West Midlands raise?
Over the last two years 153 rounds were raised, an estimated £170.5m in total. The median round was about £150k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 44% 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.