Startup investors in Congleton
Congleton, in the North West, has 71 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 0 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 71
- Active investors, 2 years
- 59
- Rounds, 2 years
- 12
- Median round
- £77k
Who is investing
In the last two years 12 funds, firms and family offices and 47 angels took shares in companies in Congleton, with the latest round in Aug 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Ab Private Credit Investors Middle Market Direct Lending Fund, L.P. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Accel-KKR Growth Capital Partners III, LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Accel-KKR Members Fund, LLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Access Capital Partners | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Addington Square Private Credit Fund, L.P. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| CPJ Investment Group Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| DMJ Investment Group Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Fee Family LLP | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 59 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, 12 funding rounds were raised by companies in Congleton, an estimated £7.96m, with a median round of about £77k. 17% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Congleton compares
Congleton accounts for 1% of the 8,003 investor-backed companies in the North West. The median round of £77k is below the £140k median for the North West. The leading sectors are business services (32), retail & ecommerce (8) and health & care (4). By stage, 5 have exited, 5 are at seed, 2 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is Ab Private Credit Investors Middle Market Direct Lending Fund, L.P., in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Congleton?
Pulse found 59 outside investors taking shares in companies in Congleton in the last two years: 12 funds, firms and family offices, and 47 angels.
How much do companies in Congleton raise?
Over the last two years 12 rounds were raised, an estimated £7.96m in total. The median round was about £77k.
Which sectors raise the most in Congleton?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (32), retail & ecommerce (8), health & care (4) lead in Congleton, and most companies are at the exited stage.
Can I see every investor?
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