Startup investors in Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne, in the North East, has 384 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 9 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 384
- Active investors, 2 years
- 546
- Rounds, 2 years
- 93
- Median round
- £200k
Who is investing
In the last two years 153 funds, firms and family offices and 393 angels took shares in companies in Newcastle upon Tyne, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle University Holdings Limited | University | 9 companies |
| Maven Income and Growth VCT PLC | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Maven Npif II Ne Equity GP Limited | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Blackfinch Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| Enterprise Ventures (General Partner Ne Venture) Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Enterprise Ventures (General Partner Ne Venture) Limited (As General Partner of the North East (Erdf) Venture Capital Limited Partnership) | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Innovation GP Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
See all 546 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, 93 funding rounds were raised by companies in Newcastle upon Tyne, an estimated £518.7m, with a median round of about £200k. 9 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 48% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Newcastle upon Tyne compares
Newcastle upon Tyne accounts for 21% of the 1,840 investor-backed companies in the North East. The median round of £200k is above the £150k median for the North East. The leading sectors are business services (96), health & care (51) and software & it (46). By stage, 43 are at seed, 27 are at venture stage, 25 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is Newcastle University Holdings Limited, in 9 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Pulse found 546 outside investors taking shares in companies in Newcastle upon Tyne in the last two years: 153 funds, firms and family offices, and 393 angels.
How much do companies in Newcastle upon Tyne raise?
Over the last two years 93 rounds were raised, an estimated £518.7m in total. The median round was about £200k.
Which sectors raise the most in Newcastle upon Tyne?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (96), health & care (51), software & it (46) lead in Newcastle upon Tyne, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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