Startup investors in Carlisle
Carlisle, in the North West, has 56 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 2 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 56
- Active investors, 2 years
- 85
- Rounds, 2 years
- 8
- Median round
- £33k
Who is investing
In the last two years 7 funds, firms and family offices and 76 angels took shares in companies in Carlisle, with the latest round in Jun 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Aspect Acquisition Partners I, LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Bain Capital Middle Market Credit 2018 (A) L.P. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Bain Capital Middle Market Credit 2018 (B Master) L.P. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Bain Capital Middle Market Credit 2018 (F) L.P. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Banyan Software Capital LLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Boost Fund 1 L.P. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Endless Fund IV A LP Acting by Its Manager Endless LLP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Endless Fund IV B LP Acting by Its Manager Endless LLP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 85 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, 8 funding rounds were raised by companies in Carlisle, an estimated £658k, with a median round of about £33k. 2 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 38% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Carlisle compares
Carlisle accounts for 1% of the 8,003 investor-backed companies in the North West. The median round of £33k is below the £140k median for the North West. The leading sectors are business services (10), retail & ecommerce (7) and agriculture & food production (7). By stage, 4 have exited, 4 are at seed, 2 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is Aspect Acquisition Partners I, LP, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Carlisle?
Pulse found 85 outside investors taking shares in companies in Carlisle in the last two years: 7 funds, firms and family offices, and 76 angels.
How much do companies in Carlisle raise?
Over the last two years 8 rounds were raised, an estimated £658k in total. The median round was about £33k.
Which sectors raise the most in Carlisle?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (10), retail & ecommerce (7), agriculture & food production (7) lead in Carlisle, and most companies are at the exited stage.
Can I see every investor?
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