Telecoms and connectivity investors in the South East
The South East combines the Oxford and Reading technology clusters with a dense commuter-belt angel community and strong university spinout activity. Connectivity and telecoms companies tend to raise from a small group of specialist funds and experienced industry angels. 65 investor-backed telecoms and connectivity companies in the South East are in Pulse, and 1 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 65
- Active investors, 2 years
- 98
- Rounds, 2 years
- 11
- Median round
- £45k
Who is investing
In the last two years 14 funds, firms and family offices and 84 angels took shares in telecoms and connectivity companies in the South East, 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 | 2 companies |
| Antevia Angels Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| BGF Investments | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Bloc Ventures Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Digital Transformation Fund II SCS | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Horizon Ventures Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Iot Capital Sas | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ip2ipo Portfolio (GP) Limited As General Partner of Ip2ipo Portfolio L.P | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 98 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, 11 funding rounds were raised by telecoms and connectivity companies in the South East, an estimated £113.3m, with a median round of about £45k. 1 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 45% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How South East compares
The South East has 18% of the UK's telecoms and connectivity sector's 367 investor-backed companies. The median round of £45k is below the £287k median for the UK's telecoms and connectivity sector, and below the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 9 have exited, 9 are at seed, 3 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is SFC Capital, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back telecoms and connectivity companies in the South East?
Pulse found 98 outside investors taking shares in telecoms and connectivity companies in the South East in the last two years: 14 funds, firms and family offices, and 84 angels.
How much do telecoms and connectivity companies in the South East raise?
Over the last two years 11 rounds were raised, an estimated £113.3m in total. The median round was about £45k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 45% 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.