Startup investors in Retford
Retford, in Yorkshire and the Humber, has 30 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 1 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 30
- Active investors, 2 years
- 36
- Rounds, 2 years
- 2
- Median round
- £16k
Who is investing
In the last two years 1 funds, firms and family offices and 35 angels took shares in companies in Retford, with the latest round in Nov 2025. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Barton Farms Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 36 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, 2 funding rounds were raised by companies in Retford, an estimated £31k, with a median round of about £16k. 1 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 50% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Retford compares
Retford accounts for 1% of the 4,713 investor-backed companies in Yorkshire and the Humber. The median round of £16k is below the £125k median for Yorkshire and the Humber. The leading sectors are business services (10), health & care (4) and retail & ecommerce (3). By stage, 4 are at seed, 1 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Barton Farms Holdings Limited, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Retford?
Pulse found 36 outside investors taking shares in companies in Retford in the last two years: 1 funds, firms and family offices, and 35 angels.
How much do companies in Retford raise?
Over the last two years 2 rounds were raised, an estimated £31k in total. The median round was about £16k.
Which sectors raise the most in Retford?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (10), health & care (4), retail & ecommerce (3) lead in Retford, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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