Education and edtech 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. Education businesses, from edtech platforms to training providers, raise from impact-minded angels and a small group of education-focused funds. 120 investor-backed education and edtech companies in the North West are in Pulse, and 2 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 120
- Active investors, 2 years
- 109
- Rounds, 2 years
- 25
- Median round
- £53k
Who is investing
In the last two years 12 funds, firms and family offices and 97 angels took shares in education and edtech 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 |
|---|---|---|
| The Enterprise Fund Limited | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| G. R. Holding Aps | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| Lerche Holding Aps | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| The Enterprise Fund Ltd T/A GC Angels | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| 3 Sisters Ventures LLP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| 8-List Holding Pte Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Access Bridge Ventures | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Av II GP LLP, in Its Capacity As General Partner of Ada Ventures II LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 109 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, 25 funding rounds were raised by education and edtech companies in the North West, an estimated £16.9m, with a median round of about £53k. 2 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 36% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How North West compares
The North West has 10% of the UK's education and edtech sector's 1,248 investor-backed companies. The median round of £53k is below the £75k median for the UK's education and edtech sector, and below the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 18 are at seed, 5 have exited, 3 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is The Enterprise Fund Limited, in 3 companies.
Questions
How many investors back education and edtech companies in the North West?
Pulse found 109 outside investors taking shares in education and edtech companies in the North West in the last two years: 12 funds, firms and family offices, and 97 angels.
How much do education and edtech companies in the North West raise?
Over the last two years 25 rounds were raised, an estimated £16.9m in total. The median round was about £53k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 36% 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.