Startup investors in North Shields
North Shields, in the North East, has 61 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 1 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 61
- Active investors, 2 years
- 104
- Rounds, 2 years
- 15
- Median round
- £290k
Who is investing
In the last two years 15 funds, firms and family offices and 86 angels took shares in companies in North Shields, with the latest round in Jul 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle University Holdings Limited | University | 2 companies |
| Alchemy Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Alliance Technology Investments Pte Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Angel Cofund | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Angel Invest Fund II GMBH & Co. KG | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Asante Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Brandling Ventures Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Brighteye Venture Capital Sca Raif | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 104 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, 15 funding rounds were raised by companies in North Shields, an estimated £30.4m, with a median round of about £290k. 1 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 40% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How North Shields compares
North Shields accounts for 3% of the 1,840 investor-backed companies in the North East. The median round of £290k is above the £150k median for the North East. The leading sectors are software & it (16), business services (14) and retail & ecommerce (7). By stage, 10 are at seed, 7 are at venture stage, 5 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is Newcastle University Holdings Limited, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in North Shields?
Pulse found 104 outside investors taking shares in companies in North Shields in the last two years: 15 funds, firms and family offices, and 86 angels.
How much do companies in North Shields raise?
Over the last two years 15 rounds were raised, an estimated £30.4m in total. The median round was about £290k.
Which sectors raise the most in North Shields?
By number of investor-backed companies, software & it (16), business services (14), retail & ecommerce (7) lead in North Shields, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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