Startup investors in Halifax
Halifax, in Yorkshire and the Humber, has 141 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 2 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 141
- Active investors, 2 years
- 136
- Rounds, 2 years
- 10
- Median round
- £23k
Who is investing
In the last two years 11 funds, firms and family offices and 125 angels took shares in companies in Halifax, with the latest round in Nov 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Barerock Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Caishen Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Elysian Capital Nominee Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Etbt Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Expert Packaging Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Foresight Regional Investment Fund III | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Foresight West Yorkshire Business Accelerator LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Investments for Good Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 136 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 Halifax, an estimated £448k, with a median round of about £23k. 2 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 30% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Halifax compares
Halifax accounts for 3% of the 4,713 investor-backed companies in Yorkshire and the Humber. The median round of £23k is below the £125k median for Yorkshire and the Humber. The leading sectors are business services (36), health & care (18) and retail & ecommerce (16). By stage, 17 are at seed, 11 have exited, 2 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Barerock Holdings Limited, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Halifax?
Pulse found 136 outside investors taking shares in companies in Halifax in the last two years: 11 funds, firms and family offices, and 125 angels.
How much do companies in Halifax raise?
Over the last two years 10 rounds were raised, an estimated £448k in total. The median round was about £23k.
Which sectors raise the most in Halifax?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (36), health & care (18), retail & ecommerce (16) lead in Halifax, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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