Startup investors in Leyland
Leyland, in the North West, has 36 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 1 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 36
- Active investors, 2 years
- 18
- Rounds, 2 years
- 3
- Median round
- £22k
Who is investing
In the last two years 3 funds, firms and family offices and 15 angels took shares in companies in Leyland, with the latest round in Aug 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| FPP Investments BV | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| River Capital Management Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 18 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 Leyland, an estimated £43k, with a median round of about £22k. 1 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 0% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Leyland compares
Leyland accounts for 0% of the 8,003 investor-backed companies in the North West. The median round of £22k is below the £140k median for the North West. The leading sectors are business services (9), retail & ecommerce (4) and software & it (2). By stage, 4 are at seed, 2 have exited, 1 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is FPP Investments BV, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Leyland?
Pulse found 18 outside investors taking shares in companies in Leyland in the last two years: 3 funds, firms and family offices, and 15 angels.
How much do companies in Leyland raise?
Over the last two years 3 rounds were raised, an estimated £43k in total. The median round was about £22k.
Which sectors raise the most in Leyland?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (9), retail & ecommerce (4), software & it (2) lead in Leyland, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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