Startup investors in Londonderry
Londonderry has 29 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 3 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 29
- Active investors, 2 years
- 39
- Rounds, 2 years
- 10
- Median round
- £260k
Who is investing
In the last two years 5 funds, firms and family offices and 34 angels took shares in companies in Londonderry, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Clarendon Capital | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Co-Fund Ni | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Invest Ni | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Spooky Investments | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Techstart Venturs III Limited Partnership Acting by and Through Its General Partner Techstart Ventures III GP Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| TPD Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 39 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 Londonderry, an estimated £19.0m, with a median round of about £260k. 3 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 30% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Londonderry compares
Londonderry accounts for 3% of the 890 investor-backed companies in the region. The median round of £260k is close to the £285k median for the region. The leading sectors are business services (11), retail & ecommerce (7) and software & it (6). By stage, 9 are at seed, 2 have exited, 1 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is Clarendon Capital, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Londonderry?
Pulse found 39 outside investors taking shares in companies in Londonderry in the last two years: 5 funds, firms and family offices, and 34 angels.
How much do companies in Londonderry raise?
Over the last two years 10 rounds were raised, an estimated £19.0m in total. The median round was about £260k.
Which sectors raise the most in Londonderry?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (11), retail & ecommerce (7), software & it (6) lead in Londonderry, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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