Startup investors in Macclesfield
Macclesfield, in the North West, has 125 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 4 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 125
- Active investors, 2 years
- 253
- Rounds, 2 years
- 33
- Median round
- £100k
Who is investing
In the last two years 81 funds, firms and family offices and 172 angels took shares in companies in Macclesfield, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| The GM & Cheshire Life Sciences Fund LP | Fund or investment firm | 4 companies |
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| The Westwood Holdings Group Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| Acresbrook Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Alderley Park Ventures Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Angel Invest Fund II GMBH & Co. KG | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Askbow Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Beast Ventures LLP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 253 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, 33 funding rounds were raised by companies in Macclesfield, an estimated £61.4m, with a median round of about £100k. 4 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 30% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Macclesfield compares
Macclesfield accounts for 2% 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 (36), software & it (16) and retail & ecommerce (14). By stage, 20 are at seed, 9 have exited, 9 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is The GM & Cheshire Life Sciences Fund LP, in 4 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Macclesfield?
Pulse found 253 outside investors taking shares in companies in Macclesfield in the last two years: 81 funds, firms and family offices, and 172 angels.
How much do companies in Macclesfield raise?
Over the last two years 33 rounds were raised, an estimated £61.4m in total. The median round was about £100k.
Which sectors raise the most in Macclesfield?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (36), software & it (16), retail & ecommerce (14) lead in Macclesfield, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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