Startup investors in Nelson
Nelson, in the North West, has 37 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 1 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 37
- Active investors, 2 years
- 46
- Rounds, 2 years
- 3
- Median round
- £19k
Who is investing
In the last two years 23 funds, firms and family offices and 23 angels took shares in companies in Nelson, with the latest round in Feb 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Ace III Acquisition, L.P | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ares Capital Europe IV (E) Levered | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ares Capital Europe IV (E) Unlevered | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ares Capital Europe IV (G) Unlevered | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ares Capital Europe VI (E) II Levered, L.P. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ares Centre Street GP, Inc. (Re Ares Centre Street Partnership, L.P.) | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ares Credit Strategies Feeder III UK, L.P. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ares Credit Strategies Insurance Dedicated Fund Series Interests of the Sali Multi-Series Fund, L.P. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 46 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 Nelson, an estimated £232k, with a median round of about £19k. 1 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 100% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Nelson compares
Nelson accounts for 0% of the 8,003 investor-backed companies in the North West. The median round of £19k is below the £140k median for the North West. The leading sectors are business services (8), consumer goods (2) and health & care (2). By stage, 4 are at seed, 3 are inactive, 1 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is Ace III Acquisition, L.P, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Nelson?
Pulse found 46 outside investors taking shares in companies in Nelson in the last two years: 23 funds, firms and family offices, and 23 angels.
How much do companies in Nelson raise?
Over the last two years 3 rounds were raised, an estimated £232k in total. The median round was about £19k.
Which sectors raise the most in Nelson?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (8), consumer goods (2), health & care (2) lead in Nelson, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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