Startup investors in Castleford
Castleford, in Yorkshire and the Humber, has 31 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 2 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 31
- Active investors, 2 years
- 45
- Rounds, 2 years
- 6
- Median round
- £33k
Who is investing
In the last two years 10 funds, firms and family offices and 35 angels took shares in companies in Castleford, with the latest round in Mar 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Bandol Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Bridgehill Partners Capital 1 Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Empire Group Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Empire Pro Group Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| LDC Parallel IX LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| LDC X111 LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Lefa Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Milas Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 45 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, 6 funding rounds were raised by companies in Castleford, an estimated £1.42m, with a median round of about £33k. 2 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 50% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Castleford compares
Castleford accounts for 1% of the 4,713 investor-backed companies in Yorkshire and the Humber. The median round of £33k is below the £125k median for Yorkshire and the Humber. The leading sectors are business services (5), health & care (3) and retail & ecommerce (3). By stage, 6 have exited, 4 are at seed, 1 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Bandol Capital Limited, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Castleford?
Pulse found 45 outside investors taking shares in companies in Castleford in the last two years: 10 funds, firms and family offices, and 35 angels.
How much do companies in Castleford raise?
Over the last two years 6 rounds were raised, an estimated £1.42m in total. The median round was about £33k.
Which sectors raise the most in Castleford?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (5), health & care (3), retail & ecommerce (3) lead in Castleford, and most companies are at the exited stage.
Can I see every investor?
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