Startup investors in Keighley
Keighley, in Yorkshire and the Humber, has 60 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 3 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 60
- Active investors, 2 years
- 46
- Rounds, 2 years
- 3
- Median round
- £110k
Who is investing
In the last two years 13 funds, firms and family offices and 33 angels took shares in companies in Keighley, with the latest round in Jun 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Ada Ventures II LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Day & Co Estate Agents Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Frear Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Investors Other | 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, 3 funding rounds were raised by companies in Keighley, an estimated £9.68m, with a median round of about £110k. 3 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 0% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Keighley compares
Keighley accounts for 1% of the 4,713 investor-backed companies in Yorkshire and the Humber. The median round of £110k is below the £125k median for Yorkshire and the Humber. The leading sectors are business services (21), food & drink (5) and software & it (5). By stage, 6 are at seed, 2 have exited, 1 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Ada Ventures II LP, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Keighley?
Pulse found 46 outside investors taking shares in companies in Keighley in the last two years: 13 funds, firms and family offices, and 33 angels.
How much do companies in Keighley raise?
Over the last two years 3 rounds were raised, an estimated £9.68m in total. The median round was about £110k.
Which sectors raise the most in Keighley?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (21), food & drink (5), software & it (5) lead in Keighley, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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