Startup investors in Bolton
Bolton, in the North West, has 318 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 8 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 318
- Active investors, 2 years
- 256
- Rounds, 2 years
- 33
- Median round
- £29k
Who is investing
In the last two years 44 funds, firms and family offices and 212 angels took shares in companies in Bolton, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Asmh Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Beechbrook Mezzanine II GP LP on Behalf of Beechbrook Mezzanine II LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Bib Ventures Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Buildpave Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Channel Four Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Conception X Angel Syndicate Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Counsell & Partners | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Cuckoo Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 256 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, 33 funding rounds were raised by companies in Bolton, an estimated £48.8m, with a median round of about £29k. 8 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 27% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Bolton compares
Bolton accounts for 4% of the 8,003 investor-backed companies in the North West. The median round of £29k is below the £140k median for the North West. The leading sectors are business services (85), retail & ecommerce (41) and software & it (37). By stage, 33 are at seed, 18 have exited, 3 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Asmh Investments Ltd, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Bolton?
Pulse found 256 outside investors taking shares in companies in Bolton in the last two years: 44 funds, firms and family offices, and 212 angels.
How much do companies in Bolton raise?
Over the last two years 33 rounds were raised, an estimated £48.8m in total. The median round was about £29k.
Which sectors raise the most in Bolton?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (85), retail & ecommerce (41), software & it (37) lead in Bolton, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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