Startup investors in Barnsley
Barnsley, in Yorkshire and the Humber, has 105 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 4 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 105
- Active investors, 2 years
- 107
- Rounds, 2 years
- 10
- Median round
- £206k
Who is investing
In the last two years 16 funds, firms and family offices and 91 angels took shares in companies in Barnsley, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington Capital Markets Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Azerila Investments Ab | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| BGF Investments | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Hava Venture As | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Heorot Invest Ab | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Hydrov Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Jagca Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| JCH Equity Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 107 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, 10 funding rounds were raised by companies in Barnsley, an estimated £3.23m, with a median round of about £206k. 4 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 50% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Barnsley compares
Barnsley accounts for 2% of the 4,713 investor-backed companies in Yorkshire and the Humber. The median round of £206k is above the £125k median for Yorkshire and the Humber. The leading sectors are business services (26), retail & ecommerce (12) and fintech & financial services (11). By stage, 9 are at seed, 6 have exited, 3 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Arlington Capital Markets Limited, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Barnsley?
Pulse found 107 outside investors taking shares in companies in Barnsley in the last two years: 16 funds, firms and family offices, and 91 angels.
How much do companies in Barnsley raise?
Over the last two years 10 rounds were raised, an estimated £3.23m in total. The median round was about £206k.
Which sectors raise the most in Barnsley?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (26), retail & ecommerce (12), fintech & financial services (11) lead in Barnsley, and most companies are at the seed stage.
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.