Startup investors in Darlington
Darlington, in the North East, has 67 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 1 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 67
- Active investors, 2 years
- 85
- Rounds, 2 years
- 10
- Median round
- £100k
Who is investing
In the last two years 13 funds, firms and family offices and 72 angels took shares in companies in Darlington, with the latest round in Jan 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Hughes Bros Investments Unlimited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Adbac Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Angel Invest Fund II GMBH & Co. KG | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Barclays Unquoted Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| BGF Investments | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Crane Founder Partner LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Crane I LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Cranemere UK Holdings IV Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 85 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 Darlington, an estimated £43.3m, with a median round of about £100k. 1 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 60% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Darlington compares
Darlington accounts for 4% of the 1,840 investor-backed companies in the North East. The median round of £100k is below the £150k median for the North East. The leading sectors are business services (17), retail & ecommerce (8) and software & it (6). By stage, 6 have exited, 5 are at venture stage, 4 are at seed. The most active firm in these companies is Hughes Bros Investments Unlimited, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Darlington?
Pulse found 85 outside investors taking shares in companies in Darlington in the last two years: 13 funds, firms and family offices, and 72 angels.
How much do companies in Darlington raise?
Over the last two years 10 rounds were raised, an estimated £43.3m in total. The median round was about £100k.
Which sectors raise the most in Darlington?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (17), retail & ecommerce (8), software & it (6) lead in Darlington, and most companies are at the exited stage.
Can I see every investor?
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