Startup investors in Darwen
Darwen, in the North West, has 30 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 1 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 30
- Active investors, 2 years
- 28
- Rounds, 2 years
- 2
- Median round
- £130k
Who is investing
In the last two years 8 funds, firms and family offices and 19 angels took shares in companies in Darwen, with the latest round in Apr 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| DFSL Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| First Wave Holdings Sarl | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| GPKR Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| MZKM Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Tme Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 28 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, 2 funding rounds were raised by companies in Darwen, an estimated £260k, with a median round of about £130k. 1 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 100% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Darwen compares
Darwen accounts for 0% of the 7,981 investor-backed companies in the North West. The median round of £130k is below the £175k median for the North West. The leading sectors are retail & ecommerce (8), business services (4) and fintech & financial services (2). By stage, 5 have exited, 2 are at seed, 1 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is DFSL Holdings Ltd, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Darwen?
Pulse found 28 outside investors taking shares in companies in Darwen in the last two years: 8 funds, firms and family offices, and 19 angels.
How much do companies in Darwen raise?
Over the last two years 2 rounds were raised, an estimated £260k in total. The median round was about £130k.
Which sectors raise the most in Darwen?
By number of investor-backed companies, retail & ecommerce (8), business services (4), fintech & financial services (2) lead in Darwen, and most companies are at the exited stage.
Can I see every investor?
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