Startup investors in Cheadle
Cheadle, in the North West, has 97 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 3 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 97
- Active investors, 2 years
- 108
- Rounds, 2 years
- 10
- Median round
- £164k
Who is investing
In the last two years 9 funds, firms and family offices and 99 angels took shares in companies in Cheadle, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Inspire Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Bamburgh Capital Investments LLP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Fat Rabbit Ventures Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Howard Property and Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| KLM Capital Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Maven Income and Growth VCT 3 PLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Maven Income and Growth VCT 4 PLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Maven Income and Growth VCT 5 PLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 108 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, 10 funding rounds were raised by companies in Cheadle, an estimated £4.51m, with a median round of about £164k. 3 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 70% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Cheadle compares
Cheadle accounts for 1% of the 8,003 investor-backed companies in the North West. The median round of £164k is above the £140k median for the North West. The leading sectors are business services (35), health & care (17) and fintech & financial services (9). By stage, 11 are at seed, 7 have exited, 4 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Inspire Capital Limited, in 3 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Cheadle?
Pulse found 108 outside investors taking shares in companies in Cheadle in the last two years: 9 funds, firms and family offices, and 99 angels.
How much do companies in Cheadle raise?
Over the last two years 10 rounds were raised, an estimated £4.51m in total. The median round was about £164k.
Which sectors raise the most in Cheadle?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (35), health & care (17), fintech & financial services (9) lead in Cheadle, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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