Startup investors in Rochdale
Rochdale, in the North West, has 79 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 2 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 79
- Active investors, 2 years
- 74
- Rounds, 2 years
- 11
- Median round
- £50k
Who is investing
In the last two years 6 funds, firms and family offices and 68 angels took shares in companies in Rochdale, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| H & B Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| Purser Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| Claymere Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| LDC Parallel IX LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| LDC X LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 74 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, 11 funding rounds were raised by companies in Rochdale, an estimated £87.9m, with a median round of about £50k. 2 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 45% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Rochdale compares
Rochdale accounts for 1% of the 8,003 investor-backed companies in the North West. The median round of £50k is below the £140k median for the North West. The leading sectors are business services (25), retail & ecommerce (12) and health & care (7). By stage, 6 are at seed, 2 have exited, 2 are inactive. The most active firm in these companies is H & B Holdings Ltd, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Rochdale?
Pulse found 74 outside investors taking shares in companies in Rochdale in the last two years: 6 funds, firms and family offices, and 68 angels.
How much do companies in Rochdale raise?
Over the last two years 11 rounds were raised, an estimated £87.9m in total. The median round was about £50k.
Which sectors raise the most in Rochdale?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (25), retail & ecommerce (12), health & care (7) lead in Rochdale, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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