Fintech 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. 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. 287 investor-backed fintech companies in the North West are in Pulse, and 6 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 287
- Active investors, 2 years
- 294
- Rounds, 2 years
- 24
- Median round
- £67k
Who is investing
In the last two years 83 funds, firms and family offices and 211 angels took shares in fintech 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 23P Investments 2 LLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| 86 Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Activant Capital V, LP, Acting by Its General Partner Activant Capital Advisors V, LP Acting by Its General Partner, Activant Capital Advisors V GP, LLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Activant X I, LP Acting by Its General Partner Activant X Advisors I, LP Acting by Its General Partner, Activant X Advisors I GP, LLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Advance Hedge Fund | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Afs Group Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Alliance Investment Group Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Astana Partners LP, Acting by General Partner Pedro Faria and Eudardo Mufarej | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 294 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, 24 funding rounds were raised by fintech companies in the North West, an estimated £13.9m, with a median round of about £67k. 6 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 54% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How North West compares
The North West has 9% of the UK's fintech sector's 3,308 investor-backed companies. The median round of £67k is below the £267k median for the UK's fintech sector, and below the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 25 are at seed, 23 have exited, 9 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is 23P Investments 2 LLC, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back fintech companies in the North West?
Pulse found 294 outside investors taking shares in fintech companies in the North West in the last two years: 83 funds, firms and family offices, and 211 angels.
How much do fintech companies in the North West raise?
Over the last two years 24 rounds were raised, an estimated £13.9m in total. The median round was about £67k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 54% 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.