Health and care 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. Health and care businesses span digital health, clinics and care services. Investors range from impact funds to angels with clinical backgrounds. 149 investor-backed health and care companies in the North East are in Pulse, and 1 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 149
- Active investors, 2 years
- 157
- Rounds, 2 years
- 13
- Median round
- £55k
Who is investing
In the last two years 11 funds, firms and family offices and 146 angels took shares in health and care 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 |
|---|---|---|
| El-Shakankery Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Reliance GP Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Sunbridge Childcare Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| University of Durham | University | 1 company |
See all 157 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, 13 funding rounds were raised by health and care companies in the North East, an estimated £1.55m, with a median round of about £55k. 1 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 23% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How North East compares
The North East has 3% of the UK's health and care sector's 4,353 investor-backed companies. The median round of £55k is below the £125k median for the UK's health and care sector, and below the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 10 are at seed, 3 are at venture stage, 2 are inactive. The most active firm in these companies is El-Shakankery Investments Ltd, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back health and care companies in the North East?
Pulse found 157 outside investors taking shares in health and care companies in the North East in the last two years: 11 funds, firms and family offices, and 146 angels.
How much do health and care companies in the North East raise?
Over the last two years 13 rounds were raised, an estimated £1.55m in total. The median round was about £55k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 23% 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.