Startup investors in Birkenhead
Birkenhead, in the North West, has 42 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 0 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 42
- Active investors, 2 years
- 33
- Rounds, 2 years
- 9
- Median round
- £40k
Who is investing
In the last two years 5 funds, firms and family offices and 28 angels took shares in companies in Birkenhead, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Clean Growth Fund LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Icos Capital Fund III | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Icos Capital Fund III Coöperatief U.A. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Joynson Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Mosey Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| New Equitable Ventures Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| The University of Manchester | University | 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, 9 funding rounds were raised by companies in Birkenhead, an estimated £12.2m, with a median round of about £40k. 67% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Birkenhead compares
Birkenhead accounts for 1% of the 8,003 investor-backed companies in the North West. The median round of £40k is below the £140k median for the North West. The leading sectors are business services (10), retail & ecommerce (6) and media & entertainment (5). By stage, 6 have exited, 5 are at seed, 2 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is Clean Growth Fund LP, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Birkenhead?
Pulse found 33 outside investors taking shares in companies in Birkenhead in the last two years: 5 funds, firms and family offices, and 28 angels.
How much do companies in Birkenhead raise?
Over the last two years 9 rounds were raised, an estimated £12.2m in total. The median round was about £40k.
Which sectors raise the most in Birkenhead?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (10), retail & ecommerce (6), media & entertainment (5) lead in Birkenhead, and most companies are at the exited stage.
Can I see every investor?
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