Startup investors in Chorley
Chorley, in the North West, has 103 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 4 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 103
- Active investors, 2 years
- 103
- Rounds, 2 years
- 9
- Median round
- £198k
Who is investing
In the last two years 22 funds, firms and family offices and 81 angels took shares in companies in Chorley, with the latest round in Jul 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Ackhurst Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Carlton Smith Holding Company Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Complete Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Crestline European Capital Solutions | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Dot Dot Dot Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Eminent Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Greenfield Removals (Holdings) Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Gumbley Investment Group Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 103 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, 9 funding rounds were raised by companies in Chorley, an estimated £36.7m, with a median round of about £198k. 4 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 44% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Chorley compares
Chorley accounts for 1% of the 8,003 investor-backed companies in the North West. The median round of £198k is above the £140k median for the North West. The leading sectors are business services (27), software & it (16) and fintech & financial services (10). By stage, 12 have exited, 6 are at seed, 2 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is Ackhurst Investments Limited, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Chorley?
Pulse found 103 outside investors taking shares in companies in Chorley in the last two years: 22 funds, firms and family offices, and 81 angels.
How much do companies in Chorley raise?
Over the last two years 9 rounds were raised, an estimated £36.7m in total. The median round was about £198k.
Which sectors raise the most in Chorley?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (27), software & it (16), fintech & financial services (10) lead in Chorley, and most companies are at the exited stage.
Can I see every investor?
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