Climate, energy and environment investors in Yorkshire and the Humber
Yorkshire and the Humber, with Leeds and Sheffield at its core, has strong digital, health tech and fintech activity and a growing regional investor base. Climate and clean energy companies often pair grant funding with specialist climate funds and angel syndicates focused on sustainability. 50 investor-backed climate, energy and environment companies in Yorkshire and the Humber are in Pulse, and 1 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 50
- Active investors, 2 years
- 125
- Rounds, 2 years
- 4
- Median round
- £162k
Who is investing
In the last two years 22 funds, firms and family offices and 100 angels took shares in climate, energy and environment companies in Yorkshire and the Humber, with the latest round in Apr 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Volta Partners Limited | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Zero Carbon Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| BB Invest Holding | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Calvera Holdings SL | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Cowshed Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Enterprise Ventures (General Partner Npif Yhtv Equity) Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Foxpoint Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Green Angel BBI | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 125 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, 4 funding rounds were raised by climate, energy and environment companies in Yorkshire and the Humber, an estimated £2.12m, with a median round of about £162k. 1 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 75% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Yorkshire and the Humber compares
Yorkshire and the Humber has 5% of the UK's climate, energy and environment sector's 912 investor-backed companies. The median round of £162k is below the £582k median for the UK's climate, energy and environment sector, and close to the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 11 have exited, 7 are at seed, 3 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Volta Partners Limited, in 3 companies.
Questions
How many investors back climate, energy and environment companies in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Pulse found 125 outside investors taking shares in climate, energy and environment companies in Yorkshire and the Humber in the last two years: 22 funds, firms and family offices, and 100 angels.
How much do climate, energy and environment companies in Yorkshire and the Humber raise?
Over the last two years 4 rounds were raised, an estimated £2.12m in total. The median round was about £162k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 75% 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.