Transport and logistics 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. Mobility and logistics companies raise from angels with operational backgrounds and funds focused on supply chain and transport. 46 investor-backed transport and logistics companies in the West Midlands are in Pulse, and 1 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 46
- Active investors, 2 years
- 33
- Rounds, 2 years
- 8
- Median round
- £62k
Who is investing
In the last two years 5 funds, firms and family offices and 28 angels took shares in transport and logistics 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1818 Venture Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ascension | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Blackfinch Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Blackfinch Spring VCT PLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Bray Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ducalian Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ducalian Investments (2) LLP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Fair by Design (GP) Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 33 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, 8 funding rounds were raised by transport and logistics companies in the West Midlands, an estimated £5.24m, with a median round of about £62k. 1 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 63% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How West Midlands compares
The West Midlands has 7% of the UK's transport and logistics sector's 633 investor-backed companies. The median round of £62k is below the £275k median for the UK's transport and logistics sector, and below the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 6 are at seed, 2 have exited, 2 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is 1818 Venture Capital Limited, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back transport and logistics companies in the West Midlands?
Pulse found 33 outside investors taking shares in transport and logistics companies in the West Midlands in the last two years: 5 funds, firms and family offices, and 28 angels.
How much do transport and logistics companies in the West Midlands raise?
Over the last two years 8 rounds were raised, an estimated £5.24m in total. The median round was about £62k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 63% 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.