Startup investors in Newark
Newark, in the East Midlands, has 69 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 3 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 69
- Active investors, 2 years
- 88
- Rounds, 2 years
- 17
- Median round
- £127k
Who is investing
In the last two years 14 funds, firms and family offices and 73 angels took shares in companies in Newark, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Square I, LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Haatch | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Haatch BBI | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Jemfire Investments Pty. Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Joshua Galert Unit 173 Boughton Industrial Estate Boughton Newark England NG22 9LD | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Longboat Group Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Omi Holding Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| PSH Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 88 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, 17 funding rounds were raised by companies in Newark, an estimated £3.78m, with a median round of about £127k. 3 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 24% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Newark compares
Newark accounts for 2% of the 3,545 investor-backed companies in the East Midlands. The median round of £127k is above the £115k median for the East Midlands. The leading sectors are business services (22), retail & ecommerce (11) and agriculture & food production (4). By stage, 8 are at seed, 5 have exited, 3 are inactive. The most active firm in these companies is Golden Square I, LP, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Newark?
Pulse found 88 outside investors taking shares in companies in Newark in the last two years: 14 funds, firms and family offices, and 73 angels.
How much do companies in Newark raise?
Over the last two years 17 rounds were raised, an estimated £3.78m in total. The median round was about £127k.
Which sectors raise the most in Newark?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (22), retail & ecommerce (11), agriculture & food production (4) lead in Newark, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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