Startup investors in Huddersfield
Huddersfield, in Yorkshire and the Humber, has 227 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 2 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 227
- Active investors, 2 years
- 247
- Rounds, 2 years
- 23
- Median round
- £250k
Who is investing
In the last two years 35 funds, firms and family offices and 212 angels took shares in companies in Huddersfield, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Future Edge Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Keppel Gate Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 3 companies |
| Red7 Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| 90er Invest GMBH | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ahren Innovation Capital Guernsey (GP) Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Alpinvest Partners 2014 I B.V. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Alpinvest Partners 2014 II B.V. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Alpinvest Partners Mich B.V. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 247 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, 23 funding rounds were raised by companies in Huddersfield, an estimated £13.0m, with a median round of about £250k. 2 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 39% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Huddersfield compares
Huddersfield accounts for 5% of the 4,713 investor-backed companies in Yorkshire and the Humber. The median round of £250k is above the £125k median for Yorkshire and the Humber. The leading sectors are business services (45), health & care (39) and retail & ecommerce (27). By stage, 25 are at seed, 6 have exited, 5 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is Future Edge Investments Limited, in 3 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Huddersfield?
Pulse found 247 outside investors taking shares in companies in Huddersfield in the last two years: 35 funds, firms and family offices, and 212 angels.
How much do companies in Huddersfield raise?
Over the last two years 23 rounds were raised, an estimated £13.0m in total. The median round was about £250k.
Which sectors raise the most in Huddersfield?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (45), health & care (39), retail & ecommerce (27) lead in Huddersfield, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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