Series A 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. 106 investor-backed series a companies in the East Midlands are in Pulse, and 7 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 106
- Active investors, 2 years
- 811
- Rounds, 2 years
- 158
- Median round
- £204k
Who is investing
In the last two years 169 funds, firms and family offices and 637 angels took shares in series a companies in the East Midlands, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nottingham | University | 9 companies |
| Odin Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 4 companies |
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Cambridge | University | 3 companies |
| Blackfinch Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| Blackfinch Spring VCT PLC | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Crista Galli Ventures Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Foresight Fund Managers Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
See all 811 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, 158 funding rounds were raised by series a companies in the East Midlands, an estimated £83.3m, with a median round of about £204k. 7 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 43% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How East Midlands compares
The East Midlands has 2% of the UK's series a companies's 5,483 investor-backed companies. The median round of £204k is below the £250k median for the UK's series a companies, and above the UK-wide £176k. The leading sectors are software & it (32), life sciences (12) and business services (12). The most active firm in these companies is University of Nottingham, in 9 companies.
Questions
How many investors back series a companies in the East Midlands?
Pulse found 811 outside investors taking shares in series a companies in the East Midlands in the last two years: 169 funds, firms and family offices, and 637 angels.
How much do series a companies in the East Midlands raise?
Over the last two years 158 rounds were raised, an estimated £83.3m in total. The median round was about £204k.
Which sectors raise the most in the East Midlands?
By number of investor-backed companies, software & it (32), life sciences (12), business services (12) lead in the East Midlands.
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.