Startup investors in Runcorn
Runcorn, in the North West, has 32 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 0 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 32
- Active investors, 2 years
- 21
- Rounds, 2 years
- 4
- Median round
- £107k
Who is investing
In the last two years 3 funds, firms and family offices and 18 angels took shares in companies in Runcorn, with the latest round in Jul 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Afs Group Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| County Oil Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Deepbridge BBI | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| FFP Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| LCR Ventures Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Merseyside Loan and Equity Fund LLP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| RCV IP Fund I | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 21 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 Runcorn, an estimated £370k, with a median round of about £107k. 75% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Runcorn compares
Runcorn accounts for 0% of the 8,003 investor-backed companies in the North West. The median round of £107k is below the £140k median for the North West. The leading sectors are business services (11), health & care (3) and retail & ecommerce (3). By stage, 3 are at seed, 2 are at venture stage, 1 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is Afs Group Holdings Ltd, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Runcorn?
Pulse found 21 outside investors taking shares in companies in Runcorn in the last two years: 3 funds, firms and family offices, and 18 angels.
How much do companies in Runcorn raise?
Over the last two years 4 rounds were raised, an estimated £370k in total. The median round was about £107k.
Which sectors raise the most in Runcorn?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (11), health & care (3), retail & ecommerce (3) lead in Runcorn, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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