Startup investors in Preston
Preston, in the North West, has 365 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 6 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 365
- Active investors, 2 years
- 314
- Rounds, 2 years
- 27
- Median round
- £175k
Who is investing
In the last two years 39 funds, firms and family offices and 274 angels took shares in companies in Preston, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Am Assets & Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| British Smaller Companies VCT PLC | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| British Smaller Companies VCT2 PLC | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Ecv Investments Ltd. | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| A & L Bramall Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Accel London V Strategic Partner LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Accel London VII Investors (2021) L.P. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Acequia Capital IV LLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 314 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, 27 funding rounds were raised by companies in Preston, an estimated £52.5m, with a median round of about £175k. 6 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 59% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Preston compares
Preston accounts for 5% of the 8,003 investor-backed companies in the North West. The median round of £175k is above the £140k median for the North West. The leading sectors are business services (81), health & care (66) and retail & ecommerce (35). By stage, 31 are at seed, 9 have exited, 6 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Am Assets & Investments Ltd, in 3 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Preston?
Pulse found 314 outside investors taking shares in companies in Preston in the last two years: 39 funds, firms and family offices, and 274 angels.
How much do companies in Preston raise?
Over the last two years 27 rounds were raised, an estimated £52.5m in total. The median round was about £175k.
Which sectors raise the most in Preston?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (81), health & care (66), retail & ecommerce (35) lead in Preston, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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