Startup investors in Knutsford
Knutsford, in the North West, has 60 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 2 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 60
- Active investors, 2 years
- 368
- Rounds, 2 years
- 10
- Median round
- £60k
Who is investing
In the last two years 82 funds, firms and family offices and 282 angels took shares in companies in Knutsford, with the latest round in Jun 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Thought Financial Partners Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Capital Manor Financial Advisors Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Cella Estate Management Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| DBWS Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Dutton Investment Holdings Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Elston Group Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Hop Property Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Irvine Investment Management Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 368 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 Knutsford, an estimated £3.21m, with a median round of about £60k. 2 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 60% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Knutsford compares
Knutsford accounts for 1% of the 8,003 investor-backed companies in the North West. The median round of £60k is below the £140k median for the North West. The leading sectors are business services (11), software & it (9) and health & care (5). By stage, 9 are at seed, 6 have exited, 1 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is 4 Thought Financial Partners Ltd, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Knutsford?
Pulse found 368 outside investors taking shares in companies in Knutsford in the last two years: 82 funds, firms and family offices, and 282 angels.
How much do companies in Knutsford raise?
Over the last two years 10 rounds were raised, an estimated £3.21m in total. The median round was about £60k.
Which sectors raise the most in Knutsford?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (11), software & it (9), health & care (5) lead in Knutsford, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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