Health and care 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. Health and care businesses span digital health, clinics and care services. Investors range from impact funds to angels with clinical backgrounds. 664 investor-backed health and care companies in the North West are in Pulse, and 8 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 664
- Active investors, 2 years
- 529
- Rounds, 2 years
- 35
- Median round
- £99k
Who is investing
In the last two years 67 funds, firms and family offices and 462 angels took shares in health and care 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 |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Manchester | University | 4 companies |
| Inspire Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Ad Medical Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Albemarle Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Bamburgh Capital Investments LLP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| BGF GP Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Cherry Rise Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Corstonhill Holding Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 529 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, 35 funding rounds were raised by health and care companies in the North West, an estimated £11.3m, with a median round of about £99k. 8 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 66% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How North West compares
The North West has 15% of the UK's health and care sector's 4,353 investor-backed companies. The median round of £99k is below the £125k median for the UK's health and care sector, and below the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 44 are at seed, 23 have exited, 12 are inactive. The most active firm in these companies is The University of Manchester, in 4 companies.
Questions
How many investors back health and care companies in the North West?
Pulse found 529 outside investors taking shares in health and care companies in the North West in the last two years: 67 funds, firms and family offices, and 462 angels.
How much do health and care companies in the North West raise?
Over the last two years 35 rounds were raised, an estimated £11.3m in total. The median round was about £99k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 66% 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.