Startup investors in Blackburn
Blackburn, in the North West, has 149 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 5 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 149
- Active investors, 2 years
- 132
- Rounds, 2 years
- 18
- Median round
- £51k
Who is investing
In the last two years 22 funds, firms and family offices and 110 angels took shares in companies in Blackburn, with the latest round in Jul 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Bestfield Investments | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Praetura Debt Services Holding Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| Bagini Ventures Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Bestfields Investments | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Birchwood Education Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Blythe Investments | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Cobra Capital Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| DB Healthcare Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 132 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, 18 funding rounds were raised by companies in Blackburn, an estimated £8.14m, with a median round of about £51k. 5 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 44% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Blackburn compares
Blackburn accounts for 2% of the 8,003 investor-backed companies in the North West. The median round of £51k is below the £140k median for the North West. The leading sectors are business services (24), retail & ecommerce (19) and health & care (9). By stage, 18 are at seed, 12 have exited, 3 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is Bestfield Investments, in 3 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Blackburn?
Pulse found 132 outside investors taking shares in companies in Blackburn in the last two years: 22 funds, firms and family offices, and 110 angels.
How much do companies in Blackburn raise?
Over the last two years 18 rounds were raised, an estimated £8.14m in total. The median round was about £51k.
Which sectors raise the most in Blackburn?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (24), retail & ecommerce (19), health & care (9) lead in Blackburn, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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