Startup investors in Hull
Hull, in Yorkshire and the Humber, has 248 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 9 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 248
- Active investors, 2 years
- 220
- Rounds, 2 years
- 30
- Median round
- £10k
Who is investing
In the last two years 21 funds, firms and family offices and 199 angels took shares in companies in Hull, with the latest round in Jul 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Asset Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Ahc Holdings Group Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Aj Investments Yorkshire Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Angel Invest Fund II GMBH & Co. KG | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Bros VC GMBH | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| C4di Ventures Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Cloudest Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| European Consult Und Invest GMBH | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 220 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, 30 funding rounds were raised by companies in Hull, an estimated £67.4m, with a median round of about £10k. 9 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 53% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Hull compares
Hull accounts for 5% of the 4,713 investor-backed companies in Yorkshire and the Humber. The median round of £10k is below the £125k median for Yorkshire and the Humber. The leading sectors are retail & ecommerce (85), business services (42) and software & it (13). By stage, 57 are at seed, 12 have exited, 10 are inactive. The most active firm in these companies is 11 Asset Holdings Ltd, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Hull?
Pulse found 220 outside investors taking shares in companies in Hull in the last two years: 21 funds, firms and family offices, and 199 angels.
How much do companies in Hull raise?
Over the last two years 30 rounds were raised, an estimated £67.4m in total. The median round was about £10k.
Which sectors raise the most in Hull?
By number of investor-backed companies, retail & ecommerce (85), business services (42), software & it (13) lead in Hull, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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