Climate, energy and environment 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. Climate and clean energy companies often pair grant funding with specialist climate funds and angel syndicates focused on sustainability. 33 investor-backed climate, energy and environment companies in the North East are in Pulse, and 1 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 33
- Active investors, 2 years
- 43
- Rounds, 2 years
- 10
- Median round
- £237k
Who is investing
In the last two years 15 funds, firms and family offices and 28 angels took shares in climate, energy and environment companies in the North East, with the latest round in Aug 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Cap West Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Cotec Holdings Corp | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Dow Europe Holding B.V. | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Extantia Climate Pledge Fund I GMBH & Co. KG | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Huckvale Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Igus Ventures GMBH | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Investec Wealth & Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| JC Musgrave Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 43 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, 10 funding rounds were raised by climate, energy and environment companies in the North East, an estimated £6.76m, with a median round of about £237k. 1 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 50% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How North East compares
The North East has 4% of the UK's climate, energy and environment sector's 912 investor-backed companies. The median round of £237k is below the £582k median for the UK's climate, energy and environment sector, and above the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 4 are at seed, 3 are at venture stage, 2 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is Cap West Holdings Ltd, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back climate, energy and environment companies in the North East?
Pulse found 43 outside investors taking shares in climate, energy and environment companies in the North East in the last two years: 15 funds, firms and family offices, and 28 angels.
How much do climate, energy and environment companies in the North East raise?
Over the last two years 10 rounds were raised, an estimated £6.76m in total. The median round was about £237k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 50% 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.