Startup investors in Lancaster
Lancaster, in the North West, has 46 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 1 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 46
- Active investors, 2 years
- 124
- Rounds, 2 years
- 16
- Median round
- £147k
Who is investing
In the last two years 16 funds, firms and family offices and 108 angels took shares in companies in Lancaster, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| University of Lancaster | University | 3 companies |
| Askam Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| British Smaller Companies VCT2 PLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Bruntwood Development Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Cibus Enterprise Fund II LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Excelling Ventures Management GMBH | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Exilium Ventures Holdings | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Exilium Ventures L.P Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 124 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, 16 funding rounds were raised by companies in Lancaster, an estimated £28.2m, with a median round of about £147k. 1 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 6% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Lancaster compares
Lancaster accounts for 1% of the 8,003 investor-backed companies in the North West. The median round of £147k is close to the £140k median for the North West. The leading sectors are business services (13), media & entertainment (5) and software & it (4). By stage, 4 are at seed, 4 are at venture stage, 2 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is University of Lancaster, in 3 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Lancaster?
Pulse found 124 outside investors taking shares in companies in Lancaster in the last two years: 16 funds, firms and family offices, and 108 angels.
How much do companies in Lancaster raise?
Over the last two years 16 rounds were raised, an estimated £28.2m in total. The median round was about £147k.
Which sectors raise the most in Lancaster?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (13), media & entertainment (5), software & it (4) lead in Lancaster, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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