Startup investors in Kendal
Kendal, in the North West, has 31 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 1 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 31
- Active investors, 2 years
- 45
- Rounds, 2 years
- 10
- Median round
- £67k
Who is investing
In the last two years 3 funds, firms and family offices and 42 angels took shares in companies in Kendal, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| White Lilian Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| Bella Investment Management Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Gravis Hydro Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| KBG Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Mcleay Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Morgan Stanley Venture Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| MTC Ventures Inc. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Oxyria Holdings LDC | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 45 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, 10 funding rounds were raised by companies in Kendal, an estimated £2.32m, with a median round of about £67k. 1 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 30% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Kendal compares
Kendal accounts for 0% of the 7,981 investor-backed companies in the North West. The median round of £67k is below the £175k median for the North West. The leading sectors are business services (9), energy & environment (2) and health & care (2). By stage, 4 are at seed, 3 are at venture stage, 1 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is White Lilian Holdings Ltd, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Kendal?
Pulse found 45 outside investors taking shares in companies in Kendal in the last two years: 3 funds, firms and family offices, and 42 angels.
How much do companies in Kendal raise?
Over the last two years 10 rounds were raised, an estimated £2.32m in total. The median round was about £67k.
Which sectors raise the most in Kendal?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (9), energy & environment (2), health & care (2) lead in Kendal, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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