Chemicals and advanced materials 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. Advanced materials and chemicals companies are often university spinouts, backed by technology transfer funds, grants and specialist investors. 24 investor-backed chemicals and advanced materials companies in the North West are in Pulse, and 0 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 24
- Active investors, 2 years
- 24
- Rounds, 2 years
- 9
- Median round
- £1.00m
Who is investing
In the last two years 5 funds, firms and family offices and 19 angels took shares in chemicals and advanced materials companies in the North West, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Bamburgh Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| BMC Investment Management Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Clean Growth Fund LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Deck Investments Pty | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| DLB Ventures Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Fair Investment Too | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| GPKR Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Greenwood Way Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 24 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, 9 funding rounds were raised by chemicals and advanced materials companies in the North West, an estimated £17.7m, with a median round of about £1.00m. 33% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How North West compares
The North West has 12% of the UK's chemicals and advanced materials sector's 193 investor-backed companies. The median round of £1.00m is above the £326k median for the UK's chemicals and advanced materials sector, and above the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 4 are at seed, 2 are growth, 1 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is Bamburgh Capital Limited, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back chemicals and advanced materials companies in the North West?
Pulse found 24 outside investors taking shares in chemicals and advanced materials companies in the North West in the last two years: 5 funds, firms and family offices, and 19 angels.
How much do chemicals and advanced materials companies in the North West raise?
Over the last two years 9 rounds were raised, an estimated £17.7m in total. The median round was about £1.00m.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 33% 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.