Climate, energy and environment 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. Climate and clean energy companies often pair grant funding with specialist climate funds and angel syndicates focused on sustainability. 69 investor-backed climate, energy and environment companies in the North West are in Pulse, and 0 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 69
- Active investors, 2 years
- 86
- Rounds, 2 years
- 17
- Median round
- £261k
Who is investing
In the last two years 18 funds, firms and family offices and 68 angels took shares in climate, energy and environment 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ach Australia Investments Pty Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Am Ventures Additive Manufacturing Fonds I GMBH & Co. KG | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| At One Ventures LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Antler | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Bedat Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| BSW Capital Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Enville Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Finance Durham LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 86 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, 17 funding rounds were raised by climate, energy and environment companies in the North West, an estimated £22.9m, with a median round of about £261k. 29% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How North West compares
The North West has 8% of the UK's climate, energy and environment sector's 912 investor-backed companies. The median round of £261k is below the £582k median for the UK's climate, energy and environment sector, and above the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 7 have exited, 6 are at seed, 4 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Ach Australia Investments Pty Ltd, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back climate, energy and environment companies in the North West?
Pulse found 86 outside investors taking shares in climate, energy and environment companies in the North West in the last two years: 18 funds, firms and family offices, and 68 angels.
How much do climate, energy and environment companies in the North West raise?
Over the last two years 17 rounds were raised, an estimated £22.9m in total. The median round was about £261k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 29% 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.