Startup investors in Holmfirth
Holmfirth, in Yorkshire and the Humber, has 42 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 1 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 42
- Active investors, 2 years
- 25
- Rounds, 2 years
- 4
- Median round
- £349k
Who is investing
In the last two years 1 funds, firms and family offices and 24 angels took shares in companies in Holmfirth, with the latest round in Jan 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Planetary Impact Ventures Fund K/S | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 25 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 Holmfirth, an estimated £1.58m, with a median round of about £349k. 1 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 50% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Holmfirth compares
Holmfirth accounts for 1% of the 4,713 investor-backed companies in Yorkshire and the Humber. The median round of £349k is above the £125k median for Yorkshire and the Humber. The leading sectors are business services (17), retail & ecommerce (5) and software & it (5). By stage, 5 are at seed, 2 are closed or insolvent, 1 are inactive. The most active firm in these companies is Planetary Impact Ventures Fund K/S, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Holmfirth?
Pulse found 25 outside investors taking shares in companies in Holmfirth in the last two years: 1 funds, firms and family offices, and 24 angels.
How much do companies in Holmfirth raise?
Over the last two years 4 rounds were raised, an estimated £1.58m in total. The median round was about £349k.
Which sectors raise the most in Holmfirth?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (17), retail & ecommerce (5), software & it (5) lead in Holmfirth, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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