Startup investors in Northampton
Northampton, in the East Midlands, has 258 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 7 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 258
- Active investors, 2 years
- 319
- Rounds, 2 years
- 39
- Median round
- £82k
Who is investing
In the last two years 46 funds, firms and family offices and 272 angels took shares in companies in Northampton, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Odin Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| 14 Peaks Capital Fund I | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Animae Ventures GMBH | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Avasta Capital Ou (Formerly Known As Rush Ou) | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Antler | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Blackwood Ventures Fund I Euveca K/S | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Carpe Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| CJD UK Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 319 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, 39 funding rounds were raised by companies in Northampton, an estimated £100.7m, with a median round of about £82k. 7 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 44% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Northampton compares
Northampton accounts for 7% of the 3,545 investor-backed companies in the East Midlands. The median round of £82k is below the £115k median for the East Midlands. The leading sectors are business services (65), retail & ecommerce (29) and software & it (26). By stage, 27 are at seed, 19 have exited, 8 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Odin Investments Limited, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Northampton?
Pulse found 319 outside investors taking shares in companies in Northampton in the last two years: 46 funds, firms and family offices, and 272 angels.
How much do companies in Northampton raise?
Over the last two years 39 rounds were raised, an estimated £100.7m in total. The median round was about £82k.
Which sectors raise the most in Northampton?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (65), retail & ecommerce (29), software & it (26) lead in Northampton, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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