Startup investors in Liverpool
Liverpool, in the North West, has 621 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 13 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 621
- Active investors, 2 years
- 823
- Rounds, 2 years
- 122
- Median round
- £100k
Who is investing
In the last two years 96 funds, firms and family offices and 727 angels took shares in companies in Liverpool, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| LCR Ventures Limited | Fund or investment firm | 6 companies |
| University of Liverpool | University | 6 companies |
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 5 companies |
| Jnewberry Family Investment Company Limited | Fund or investment firm | 4 companies |
| Mattravers Family Investment Company Limited | Fund or investment firm | 4 companies |
| Haatch | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Haatch BBI | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| 8-List Holding Pte Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 823 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, 122 funding rounds were raised by companies in Liverpool, an estimated £12.71bn, with a median round of about £100k. 13 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 40% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Liverpool compares
Liverpool accounts for 8% of the 8,003 investor-backed companies in the North West. The median round of £100k is below the £140k median for the North West. The leading sectors are business services (241), software & it (60) and retail & ecommerce (47). By stage, 87 are at seed, 37 are at venture stage, 36 are inactive. The most active firm in these companies is LCR Ventures Limited, in 6 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Liverpool?
Pulse found 823 outside investors taking shares in companies in Liverpool in the last two years: 96 funds, firms and family offices, and 727 angels.
How much do companies in Liverpool raise?
Over the last two years 122 rounds were raised, an estimated £12.71bn in total. The median round was about £100k.
Which sectors raise the most in Liverpool?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (241), software & it (60), retail & ecommerce (47) lead in Liverpool, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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