Startup investors in Oldham
Oldham, in the North West, has 131 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 0 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 131
- Active investors, 2 years
- 174
- Rounds, 2 years
- 15
- Median round
- £20k
Who is investing
In the last two years 22 funds, firms and family offices and 151 angels took shares in companies in Oldham, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Asw Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Bentley Investment Group Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Edrtt Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Fulgur Frontier Capital L.P. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Genesis Ventures I Cooperatief U.A. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Graham Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| H Wiltshire Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Huddle Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 174 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 Oldham, an estimated £681k, with a median round of about £20k. 7% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Oldham compares
Oldham accounts for 2% of the 8,003 investor-backed companies in the North West. The median round of £20k is below the £140k median for the North West. The leading sectors are business services (37), retail & ecommerce (15) and health & care (8). By stage, 14 are at seed, 6 have exited, 2 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is Asw Holdings Limited, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Oldham?
Pulse found 174 outside investors taking shares in companies in Oldham in the last two years: 22 funds, firms and family offices, and 151 angels.
How much do companies in Oldham raise?
Over the last two years 15 rounds were raised, an estimated £681k in total. The median round was about £20k.
Which sectors raise the most in Oldham?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (37), retail & ecommerce (15), health & care (8) lead in Oldham, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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