Startup investors in Ballymena
Ballymena has 27 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 0 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 27
- Active investors, 2 years
- 26
- Rounds, 2 years
- 2
- Median round
- £1.74m
Who is investing
In the last two years 4 funds, firms and family offices and 22 angels took shares in companies in Ballymena, with the latest round in Jan 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Invest Northern Ireland | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Clarendon Fund Managers Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Clarendon | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Kingsway Pharmaceuticals International Holdings LLC | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Techstart Ventures II GP Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 26 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, 2 funding rounds were raised by companies in Ballymena, an estimated £3.48m, with a median round of about £1.74m. 0% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Ballymena compares
Ballymena accounts for 3% of the 890 investor-backed companies in the region. The median round of £1.74m is above the £285k median for the region. The leading sectors are business services (7), retail & ecommerce (4) and health & care (2). By stage, 1 have exited, 1 are at seed, 1 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Invest Northern Ireland, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Ballymena?
Pulse found 26 outside investors taking shares in companies in Ballymena in the last two years: 4 funds, firms and family offices, and 22 angels.
How much do companies in Ballymena raise?
Over the last two years 2 rounds were raised, an estimated £3.48m in total. The median round was about £1.74m.
Which sectors raise the most in Ballymena?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (7), retail & ecommerce (4), health & care (2) lead in Ballymena, and most companies are at the exited stage.
Can I see every investor?
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