Telecoms and connectivity 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. Connectivity and telecoms companies tend to raise from a small group of specialist funds and experienced industry angels. 22 investor-backed telecoms and connectivity companies in the West Midlands are in Pulse, and 2 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 22
- Active investors, 2 years
- 26
- Rounds, 2 years
- 3
- Median round
- £347k
Who is investing
In the last two years 3 funds, firms and family offices and 23 angels took shares in telecoms and connectivity companies in the West Midlands, with the latest round in Jul 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Aquarian Capital, LLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| CJCL Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 26 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, 3 funding rounds were raised by telecoms and connectivity companies in the West Midlands, an estimated £2.47m, with a median round of about £347k. 2 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 67% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How West Midlands compares
The West Midlands has 6% of the UK's telecoms and connectivity sector's 367 investor-backed companies. The median round of £347k is above the £287k median for the UK's telecoms and connectivity sector, and above the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 3 are at venture stage, 2 are at seed, 1 are closed or insolvent. The most active firm in these companies is Aquarian Capital, LLC, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back telecoms and connectivity companies in the West Midlands?
Pulse found 26 outside investors taking shares in telecoms and connectivity companies in the West Midlands in the last two years: 3 funds, firms and family offices, and 23 angels.
How much do telecoms and connectivity companies in the West Midlands raise?
Over the last two years 3 rounds were raised, an estimated £2.47m in total. The median round was about £347k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 67% 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.