Chemicals and advanced materials 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. Advanced materials and chemicals companies are often university spinouts, backed by technology transfer funds, grants and specialist investors. 5 investor-backed chemicals and advanced materials companies in the North East are in Pulse, and 0 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 5
- Active investors, 2 years
- 0
- Rounds, 2 years
- 1
- Median round
- £500k
Who is investing
In the last two years 0 funds, firms and family offices and 0 angels took shares in chemicals and advanced materials companies in the North East, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Innovation GP Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Newcastle University Holdings Limited | University | 1 company |
| Northern Accelerator GP Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 0 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, 1 funding rounds were raised by chemicals and advanced materials companies in the North East, an estimated £500k, with a median round of about £500k. 0% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How North East compares
The North East has 3% of the UK's chemicals and advanced materials sector's 193 investor-backed companies. The median round of £500k is above the £326k median for the UK's chemicals and advanced materials sector, and above the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 2 have exited, 1 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Innovation GP Limited, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back chemicals and advanced materials companies in the North East?
Pulse found 0 outside investors taking shares in chemicals and advanced materials companies in the North East in the last two years: 0 funds, firms and family offices, and 0 angels.
How much do chemicals and advanced materials companies in the North East raise?
Over the last two years 1 rounds were raised, an estimated £500k in total. The median round was about £500k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 0% of recent valuations here carry a High confidence rating; the rest are marked Medium or Low.
Can I see every investor?
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