Startup investors in Harrogate
Harrogate, in Yorkshire and the Humber, has 171 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 7 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 171
- Active investors, 2 years
- 188
- Rounds, 2 years
- 29
- Median round
- £55k
Who is investing
In the last two years 33 funds, firms and family offices and 153 angels took shares in companies in Harrogate, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Partnerwise Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Dial Partners LLP | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Parker Holdings (Parkson) Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| Adigi Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Alderley Park Ventures Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Angel Cofund | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Apater Idi Alpha Fund LLP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Arle Capital Partners Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 188 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, 29 funding rounds were raised by companies in Harrogate, an estimated £5.42m, with a median round of about £55k. 7 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 31% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Harrogate compares
Harrogate accounts for 4% of the 4,713 investor-backed companies in Yorkshire and the Humber. The median round of £55k is below the £125k median for Yorkshire and the Humber. The leading sectors are business services (60), software & it (18) and fintech & financial services (13). By stage, 18 are at seed, 11 have exited, 8 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Partnerwise Investments Limited, in 3 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Harrogate?
Pulse found 188 outside investors taking shares in companies in Harrogate in the last two years: 33 funds, firms and family offices, and 153 angels.
How much do companies in Harrogate raise?
Over the last two years 29 rounds were raised, an estimated £5.42m in total. The median round was about £55k.
Which sectors raise the most in Harrogate?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (60), software & it (18), fintech & financial services (13) lead in Harrogate, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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