Startup investors in Newcastle
Newcastle, in the West Midlands, has 37 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 0 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 37
- Active investors, 2 years
- 48
- Rounds, 2 years
- 3
- Median round
- £2.04m
Who is investing
In the last two years 3 funds, firms and family offices and 45 angels took shares in companies in Newcastle, with the latest round in Jun 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Bogazici Ventures Girisim Sermayesi Yatirim Fonu | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Clarendon Fund Managers Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Clarendon | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Invest Ni | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| MRC Holdings (Staffs) Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Stone Road Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 48 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 Newcastle, an estimated £12.7m, with a median round of about £2.04m. 67% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Newcastle compares
Newcastle accounts for 1% of the 4,579 investor-backed companies in the West Midlands. The median round of £2.04m is above the £144k median for the West Midlands. The leading sectors are business services (8), health & care (5) and media & entertainment (4). By stage, 3 are at seed, 2 have exited, 1 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is Bogazici Ventures Girisim Sermayesi Yatirim Fonu, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Newcastle?
Pulse found 48 outside investors taking shares in companies in Newcastle in the last two years: 3 funds, firms and family offices, and 45 angels.
How much do companies in Newcastle raise?
Over the last two years 3 rounds were raised, an estimated £12.7m in total. The median round was about £2.04m.
Which sectors raise the most in Newcastle?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (8), health & care (5), media & entertainment (4) lead in Newcastle, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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