Transport and logistics investors in the East Midlands
The East Midlands, centred on Nottingham, Leicester and Derby, has a mix of consumer, engineering and life sciences companies and an active regional fund scene. Mobility and logistics companies raise from angels with operational backgrounds and funds focused on supply chain and transport. 29 investor-backed transport and logistics companies in the East Midlands are in Pulse, and 0 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 29
- Active investors, 2 years
- 22
- Rounds, 2 years
- 1
- Median round
- £4.06m
Who is investing
In the last two years 1 funds, firms and family offices and 21 angels took shares in transport and logistics companies in the East Midlands, with the latest round in Aug 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Adwa International Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| General Motors Ventures LLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Sustainable Impact Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 22 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, 1 funding rounds were raised by transport and logistics companies in the East Midlands, an estimated £4.06m, with a median round of about £4.06m. 0% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How East Midlands compares
The East Midlands has 5% of the UK's transport and logistics sector's 633 investor-backed companies. The median round of £4.06m is above the £275k median for the UK's transport and logistics sector, and above the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 3 have exited, 1 are inactive. The most active firm in these companies is Adwa International Holdings Ltd, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back transport and logistics companies in the East Midlands?
Pulse found 22 outside investors taking shares in transport and logistics companies in the East Midlands in the last two years: 1 funds, firms and family offices, and 21 angels.
How much do transport and logistics companies in the East Midlands raise?
Over the last two years 1 rounds were raised, an estimated £4.06m in total. The median round was about £4.06m.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 0% of recent valuations here carry a High confidence rating; the rest are marked Medium or Low.
Can I see every investor?
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