Food and drink 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. Food and drink brands and hospitality businesses attract large numbers of angel backers, often through crowdfunding, plus a few specialist funds. 99 investor-backed food and drink companies in the North West are in Pulse, and 5 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 99
- Active investors, 2 years
- 255
- Rounds, 2 years
- 27
- Median round
- £116k
Who is investing
In the last two years 37 funds, firms and family offices and 215 angels took shares in food and drink 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Abh Office Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Alb MC Investments LLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Amersham Corporate Development Capital Fund | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Askam Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Atlantic Food Labs Fund I GMBH & Co. KG | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Atlantic Food Labs Fund I GMBH & Co. KG Acting by Its General Partner Atlantic Food Labs I General P. GMBH | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Baby Blythe Investments | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Bench Investment Corp. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 255 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, 27 funding rounds were raised by food and drink companies in the North West, an estimated £22.8m, with a median round of about £116k. 5 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 41% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How North West compares
The North West has 7% of the UK's food and drink sector's 1,359 investor-backed companies. The median round of £116k is below the £143k median for the UK's food and drink sector, and below the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 17 are at seed, 8 are at venture stage, 7 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is Abh Office Ltd, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back food and drink companies in the North West?
Pulse found 255 outside investors taking shares in food and drink companies in the North West in the last two years: 37 funds, firms and family offices, and 215 angels.
How much do food and drink companies in the North West raise?
Over the last two years 27 rounds were raised, an estimated £22.8m in total. The median round was about £116k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 41% 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.