Telecoms and connectivity 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. Connectivity and telecoms companies tend to raise from a small group of specialist funds and experienced industry angels. 20 investor-backed telecoms and connectivity companies in the South West are in Pulse, and 0 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 20
- Active investors, 2 years
- 4
- Rounds, 2 years
- 2
- Median round
- £585k
Who is investing
In the last two years 0 funds, firms and family offices and 4 angels took shares in telecoms and connectivity companies in the South West, with the latest round in Feb 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Amberside Capital Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Angel Investment Ventures Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Anorak Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Investment LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Dropjaw Ventures Group Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Evenlode Investment Management Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| LDC Parallel XII LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Mustard Seed Maze Social Entrepreneurship Fund I | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 4 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, 2 funding rounds were raised by telecoms and connectivity companies in the South West, an estimated £1.17m, with a median round of about £585k. 50% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How South West compares
The South West has 5% of the UK's telecoms and connectivity sector's 367 investor-backed companies. The median round of £585k is above the £287k median for the UK's telecoms and connectivity sector, and above the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 3 are at seed, 3 are at venture stage, 1 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is Amberside Capital Ltd, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back telecoms and connectivity companies in the South West?
Pulse found 4 outside investors taking shares in telecoms and connectivity companies in the South West in the last two years: 0 funds, firms and family offices, and 4 angels.
How much do telecoms and connectivity companies in the South West raise?
Over the last two years 2 rounds were raised, an estimated £1.17m in total. The median round was about £585k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 50% 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.