Fintech 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. Fintech companies raise from a mix of specialist funds, experienced angels from banking and insurance, and EIS platforms. Regulated businesses often raise larger rounds earlier to cover authorisation and capital requirements. 71 investor-backed fintech companies in the North East are in Pulse, and 3 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 71
- Active investors, 2 years
- 96
- Rounds, 2 years
- 5
- Median round
- £269k
Who is investing
In the last two years 14 funds, firms and family offices and 82 angels took shares in fintech companies in the North East, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Aja Fam Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Chatton Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Comogolet Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| D & S Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| F.A.M Investment Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ksa Fam Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Landale Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Osa Fam Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 96 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, 5 funding rounds were raised by fintech companies in the North East, an estimated £2.23m, with a median round of about £269k. 3 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 80% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How North East compares
The North East has 2% of the UK's fintech sector's 3,308 investor-backed companies. The median round of £269k is close to the £267k median for the UK's fintech sector, and above the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 7 are at seed, 2 are growth, 1 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Aja Fam Investments Limited, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back fintech companies in the North East?
Pulse found 96 outside investors taking shares in fintech companies in the North East in the last two years: 14 funds, firms and family offices, and 82 angels.
How much do fintech companies in the North East raise?
Over the last two years 5 rounds were raised, an estimated £2.23m in total. The median round was about £269k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 80% 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.