Startup investors in Blackpool
Blackpool, in the North West, has 81 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 0 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 81
- Active investors, 2 years
- 52
- Rounds, 2 years
- 4
- Median round
- £512k
Who is investing
In the last two years 7 funds, firms and family offices and 45 angels took shares in companies in Blackpool, with the latest round in Oct 2025. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Alden Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| BGF Investments | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Elda Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Fox Brothers Property Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Harlo Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Jemeg Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Josbro Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Kwonk Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 52 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, 4 funding rounds were raised by companies in Blackpool, an estimated £5.04m, with a median round of about £512k. 25% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Blackpool compares
Blackpool accounts for 1% of the 8,003 investor-backed companies in the North West. The median round of £512k is above the £140k median for the North West. The leading sectors are software & it (16), business services (10) and retail & ecommerce (8). By stage, 7 have exited, 5 are at seed, 2 are inactive. The most active firm in these companies is Alden Investments Limited, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Blackpool?
Pulse found 52 outside investors taking shares in companies in Blackpool in the last two years: 7 funds, firms and family offices, and 45 angels.
How much do companies in Blackpool raise?
Over the last two years 4 rounds were raised, an estimated £5.04m in total. The median round was about £512k.
Which sectors raise the most in Blackpool?
By number of investor-backed companies, software & it (16), business services (10), retail & ecommerce (8) lead in Blackpool, and most companies are at the exited stage.
Can I see every investor?
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