Startup investors in Penrith
Penrith, in the North West, has 36 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 0 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 36
- Active investors, 2 years
- 30
- Rounds, 2 years
- 6
- Median round
- £57k
Who is investing
In the last two years 9 funds, firms and family offices and 21 angels took shares in companies in Penrith, with the latest round in May 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Arden Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| BGF GP Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Craigmore Research Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Craigmore Sustainable Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Iona Ei (General Partner) 3 LLP As General Partner for Iona Renewable Infrastructure LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Iona North West Environmental Infrastructure LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Jac Sports Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Matapouri Investments | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 30 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, 6 funding rounds were raised by companies in Penrith, an estimated £424k, with a median round of about £57k. 33% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Penrith compares
Penrith accounts for 0% of the 8,003 investor-backed companies in the North West. The median round of £57k is below the £140k median for the North West. The leading sectors are business services (4), retail & ecommerce (4) and health & care (3). By stage, 2 have exited, 2 are at seed, 1 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Arden Capital Limited, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Penrith?
Pulse found 30 outside investors taking shares in companies in Penrith in the last two years: 9 funds, firms and family offices, and 21 angels.
How much do companies in Penrith raise?
Over the last two years 6 rounds were raised, an estimated £424k in total. The median round was about £57k.
Which sectors raise the most in Penrith?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (4), retail & ecommerce (4), health & care (3) lead in Penrith, and most companies are at the exited stage.
Can I see every investor?
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