Consumer goods 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. Consumer product companies frequently raise through EIS platforms and angel networks, with rounds sized around stock, retail listings and marketing. 134 investor-backed consumer goods companies in the North West are in Pulse, and 3 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 134
- Active investors, 2 years
- 186
- Rounds, 2 years
- 29
- Median round
- £150k
Who is investing
In the last two years 19 funds, firms and family offices and 166 angels took shares in consumer goods companies in the North West, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Aherne Capital Investments Pty Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ascension | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Cornforth Holding Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Dragonstone Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Eminent Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Foresight Enterprise VCT PLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Foresight Fund Managers Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 186 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, 29 funding rounds were raised by consumer goods companies in the North West, an estimated £5.81m, with a median round of about £150k. 3 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 28% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How North West compares
The North West has 11% of the UK's consumer goods sector's 1,199 investor-backed companies. The median round of £150k is above the £116k median for the UK's consumer goods sector, and below the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 17 are at seed, 15 have exited, 3 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is SFC Capital, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back consumer goods companies in the North West?
Pulse found 186 outside investors taking shares in consumer goods companies in the North West in the last two years: 19 funds, firms and family offices, and 166 angels.
How much do consumer goods companies in the North West raise?
Over the last two years 29 rounds were raised, an estimated £5.81m in total. The median round was about £150k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 28% 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.