Business services investors in the North East
The North East, around Newcastle and Sunderland, has a close-knit investor community, regional funds and growing software and energy sectors. A broad group covering consultancies, marketplaces, research and professional services businesses. Many tech companies also file under these codes. 513 investor-backed business services companies in the North East are in Pulse, and 7 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 513
- Active investors, 2 years
- 399
- Rounds, 2 years
- 43
- Median round
- £73k
Who is investing
In the last two years 64 funds, firms and family offices and 331 angels took shares in business services companies in the North East, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| University of Durham | University | 5 companies |
| Cleveland Company Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| Harford & Maudling Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| Newcastle University Holdings Limited | University | 2 companies |
| Samam Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| Absolute CRM Ventures Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Actuant Hungary Holding KFT | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Ada Ventures II LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 399 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, 43 funding rounds were raised by business services companies in the North East, an estimated £56.9m, with a median round of about £73k. 7 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 47% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How North East compares
The North East has 3% of the UK's business services sector's 19,809 investor-backed companies. The median round of £73k is below the £148k median for the UK's business services sector, and below the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 34 are at seed, 24 have exited, 11 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is University of Durham, in 5 companies.
Questions
How many investors back business services companies in the North East?
Pulse found 399 outside investors taking shares in business services companies in the North East in the last two years: 64 funds, firms and family offices, and 331 angels.
How much do business services companies in the North East raise?
Over the last two years 43 rounds were raised, an estimated £56.9m in total. The median round was about £73k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 47% 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.