Startup investors in Pontefract
Pontefract, in Yorkshire and the Humber, has 34 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 0 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 34
- Active investors, 2 years
- 47
- Rounds, 2 years
- 4
- Median round
- £103k
Who is investing
In the last two years 8 funds, firms and family offices and 39 angels took shares in companies in Pontefract, with the latest round in Nov 2025. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Skipper Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| Endless V (GP) LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Esre Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 47 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, 4 funding rounds were raised by companies in Pontefract, an estimated £17.5m, with a median round of about £103k. 50% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Pontefract compares
Pontefract accounts for 1% of the 4,713 investor-backed companies in Yorkshire and the Humber. The median round of £103k is below the £125k median for Yorkshire and the Humber. The leading sectors are business services (6), retail & ecommerce (3) and software & it (3). By stage, 5 have exited, 3 are at seed, 1 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Skipper Holdings Limited, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Pontefract?
Pulse found 47 outside investors taking shares in companies in Pontefract in the last two years: 8 funds, firms and family offices, and 39 angels.
How much do companies in Pontefract raise?
Over the last two years 4 rounds were raised, an estimated £17.5m in total. The median round was about £103k.
Which sectors raise the most in Pontefract?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (6), retail & ecommerce (3), software & it (3) lead in Pontefract, and most companies are at the exited stage.
Can I see every investor?
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