Startup investors in Hartlepool
Hartlepool, in the North East, has 57 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 2 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 57
- Active investors, 2 years
- 46
- Rounds, 2 years
- 4
- Median round
- £5.25m
Who is investing
In the last two years 7 funds, firms and family offices and 39 angels took shares in companies in Hartlepool, with the latest round in Jul 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgemere Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Dominance Ventures Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ifm Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ijt Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Norman Brothers Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 46 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, 4 funding rounds were raised by companies in Hartlepool, an estimated £35.6m, with a median round of about £5.25m. 2 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 50% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Hartlepool compares
Hartlepool accounts for 3% of the 1,840 investor-backed companies in the North East. The median round of £5.25m is above the £150k median for the North East. The leading sectors are business services (20), retail & ecommerce (10) and software & it (5). By stage, 4 are at seed, 1 have exited, 1 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is Bridgemere Investments Limited, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Hartlepool?
Pulse found 46 outside investors taking shares in companies in Hartlepool in the last two years: 7 funds, firms and family offices, and 39 angels.
How much do companies in Hartlepool raise?
Over the last two years 4 rounds were raised, an estimated £35.6m in total. The median round was about £5.25m.
Which sectors raise the most in Hartlepool?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (20), retail & ecommerce (10), software & it (5) lead in Hartlepool, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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