Startup investors in Bradford
Bradford, in Yorkshire and the Humber, has 150 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 3 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 150
- Active investors, 2 years
- 162
- Rounds, 2 years
- 14
- Median round
- £60k
Who is investing
In the last two years 17 funds, firms and family offices and 145 angels took shares in companies in Bradford, with the latest round in Jul 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Risk Holdings Inc | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Beechbrook Mezzanine II GP LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Greenwood Northern Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Gu Capital Holdings Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Hrossey Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ingersoll Rand Investments (SG) Pte. Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ingersoll Rand Overseas Investments II Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ingersoll Rand Overseas Investments III Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 162 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, 14 funding rounds were raised by companies in Bradford, an estimated £7.25m, with a median round of about £60k. 3 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 43% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Bradford compares
Bradford accounts for 3% of the 4,713 investor-backed companies in Yorkshire and the Humber. The median round of £60k is below the £125k median for Yorkshire and the Humber. The leading sectors are business services (35), retail & ecommerce (18) and health & care (10). By stage, 14 are at seed, 9 have exited, 5 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is Applied Risk Holdings Inc, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Bradford?
Pulse found 162 outside investors taking shares in companies in Bradford in the last two years: 17 funds, firms and family offices, and 145 angels.
How much do companies in Bradford raise?
Over the last two years 14 rounds were raised, an estimated £7.25m in total. The median round was about £60k.
Which sectors raise the most in Bradford?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (35), retail & ecommerce (18), health & care (10) lead in Bradford, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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