Series A 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. 320 investor-backed series a companies in the South West are in Pulse, and 15 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 320
- Active investors, 2 years
- 1,999
- Rounds, 2 years
- 408
- Median round
- £208k
Who is investing
In the last two years 344 funds, firms and family offices and 1,653 angels took shares in series a companies in the South West, with the latest round in Nov 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| SyndicateRoom | Fund or investment firm | 11 companies |
| SyndicateRoom BBI | Fund or investment firm | 9 companies |
| University of Bristol | University | 9 companies |
| Angel Investors Bristol SPV Limited | Fund or investment firm | 8 companies |
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 7 companies |
| Swif Equity Area B LP | Fund or investment firm | 6 companies |
| Green Angel BBI | Fund or investment firm | 5 companies |
| Green Angel Syndicate | Fund or investment firm | 5 companies |
See all 1,999 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, 408 funding rounds were raised by series a companies in the South West, an estimated £270.3m, with a median round of about £208k. 15 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 36% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How South West compares
The South West has 6% of the UK's series a companies's 5,483 investor-backed companies. The median round of £208k is below the £250k median for the UK's series a companies, and above the UK-wide £176k. The leading sectors are software & it (83), business services (51) and retail & ecommerce (30). The most active firm in these companies is SyndicateRoom, in 11 companies.
Questions
How many investors back series a companies in the South West?
Pulse found 1,999 outside investors taking shares in series a companies in the South West in the last two years: 344 funds, firms and family offices, and 1,653 angels.
How much do series a companies in the South West raise?
Over the last two years 408 rounds were raised, an estimated £270.3m in total. The median round was about £208k.
Which sectors raise the most in the South West?
By number of investor-backed companies, software & it (83), business services (51), retail & ecommerce (30) lead in the South West.
Can I see every investor?
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