Startup investors in Chesterfield
Chesterfield, in Yorkshire and the Humber, has 76 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 2 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 76
- Active investors, 2 years
- 65
- Rounds, 2 years
- 7
- Median round
- £200k
Who is investing
In the last two years 9 funds, firms and family offices and 56 angels took shares in companies in Chesterfield, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| A & J H Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| British Growth Fund | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Christian J Pepper Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| DC Vickery Holding Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Envacet Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Highgate Capital Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Iona Environmental Infrastructure 2 LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| K Darren Neale Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 65 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, 7 funding rounds were raised by companies in Chesterfield, an estimated £2.61m, with a median round of about £200k. 2 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 14% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Chesterfield compares
Chesterfield accounts for 2% of the 4,713 investor-backed companies in Yorkshire and the Humber. The median round of £200k is above the £125k median for Yorkshire and the Humber. The leading sectors are business services (29), retail & ecommerce (12) and software & it (5). By stage, 5 are at seed, 4 have exited, 1 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is A & J H Holdings Limited, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Chesterfield?
Pulse found 65 outside investors taking shares in companies in Chesterfield in the last two years: 9 funds, firms and family offices, and 56 angels.
How much do companies in Chesterfield raise?
Over the last two years 7 rounds were raised, an estimated £2.61m in total. The median round was about £200k.
Which sectors raise the most in Chesterfield?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (29), retail & ecommerce (12), software & it (5) lead in Chesterfield, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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