Startup investors in Accrington
Accrington, in the North West, has 36 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 1 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 36
- Active investors, 2 years
- 33
- Rounds, 2 years
- 3
- Median round
- £7.44m
Who is investing
In the last two years 6 funds, firms and family offices and 27 angels took shares in companies in Accrington, with the latest round in Aug 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Bolt Investco Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Coplin Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Far Away Invest Sas | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Hanscorp Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Lancastrian Properties Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Lomas Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Morning Holding Group Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Wilkins Holding Group Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 33 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, 3 funding rounds were raised by companies in Accrington, an estimated £16.7m, with a median round of about £7.44m. 1 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 0% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Accrington compares
Accrington accounts for 0% of the 8,003 investor-backed companies in the North West. The median round of £7.44m is above the £140k median for the North West. The leading sectors are retail & ecommerce (4), software & it (3) and health & care (2). By stage, 2 are growth, 2 are at seed, 1 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is Bolt Investco Limited, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Accrington?
Pulse found 33 outside investors taking shares in companies in Accrington in the last two years: 6 funds, firms and family offices, and 27 angels.
How much do companies in Accrington raise?
Over the last two years 3 rounds were raised, an estimated £16.7m in total. The median round was about £7.44m.
Which sectors raise the most in Accrington?
By number of investor-backed companies, retail & ecommerce (4), software & it (3), health & care (2) lead in Accrington, and most companies are at the growth stage.
Can I see every investor?
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