Agritech and food production investors in the North West
The North West, led by Manchester and Liverpool, is the largest startup ecosystem outside the South East of England, with regional funds, angels and platforms all active. Agritech and food production companies combine grant funding with agri-focused funds and angels, often with longer development timelines. 43 investor-backed agritech and food production companies in the North West are in Pulse, and 1 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 43
- Active investors, 2 years
- 23
- Rounds, 2 years
- 3
- Median round
- £40k
Who is investing
In the last two years 1 funds, firms and family offices and 21 angels took shares in agritech and food production companies in the North West, with the latest round in Jun 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Balder Capital Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| T J Morris Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 23 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 agritech and food production companies in the North West, an estimated £243k, with a median round of about £40k. 1 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 67% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How North West compares
The North West has 7% of the UK's agritech and food production sector's 615 investor-backed companies. The median round of £40k is below the £91k median for the UK's agritech and food production sector, and below the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 2 have exited, 2 are at seed, 2 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Balder Capital Ltd, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back agritech and food production companies in the North West?
Pulse found 23 outside investors taking shares in agritech and food production companies in the North West in the last two years: 1 funds, firms and family offices, and 21 angels.
How much do agritech and food production companies in the North West raise?
Over the last two years 3 rounds were raised, an estimated £243k in total. The median round was about £40k.
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.