Consumer services 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 services companies cover wellbeing, personal services and leisure, often funded by angels and crowdfunding. 23 investor-backed consumer services companies in the North West are in Pulse, and 2 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 23
- Active investors, 2 years
- 25
- Rounds, 2 years
- 6
- Median round
- £12k
Who is investing
In the last two years 6 funds, firms and family offices and 19 angels took shares in consumer services companies in the North West, with the latest round in Aug 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Bestfield Investments | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Blythe Investments | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 25 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, 6 funding rounds were raised by consumer services companies in the North West, an estimated £156k, with a median round of about £12k. 2 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 13% of the UK's consumer services sector's 175 investor-backed companies. The median round of £12k is below the £66k median for the UK's consumer services sector, and below the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 5 are at seed, 1 are inactive. The most active firm in these companies is Bestfield Investments, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back consumer services companies in the North West?
Pulse found 25 outside investors taking shares in consumer services companies in the North West in the last two years: 6 funds, firms and family offices, and 19 angels.
How much do consumer services companies in the North West raise?
Over the last two years 6 rounds were raised, an estimated £156k in total. The median round was about £12k.
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.