Startup investors in Sale
Sale, in the North West, has 84 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 1 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 84
- Active investors, 2 years
- 127
- Rounds, 2 years
- 8
- Median round
- £360k
Who is investing
In the last two years 22 funds, firms and family offices and 105 angels took shares in companies in Sale, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Alterx Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| M7 Real Estate | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| Yl Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| Aurium Capital Markets LLP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Crowdcube Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| DKMC Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Eonrise Capital Ltd the Big Bubble Trinity House, Northenden Road Sale England M33 3HD | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Exl Partners Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 127 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, 8 funding rounds were raised by companies in Sale, an estimated £3.34m, with a median round of about £360k. 1 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 63% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Sale compares
Sale accounts for 1% of the 8,003 investor-backed companies in the North West. The median round of £360k is above the £140k median for the North West. The leading sectors are business services (31), software & it (9) and health & care (7). By stage, 12 are at seed, 4 have exited, 3 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Alterx Holdings Ltd, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Sale?
Pulse found 127 outside investors taking shares in companies in Sale in the last two years: 22 funds, firms and family offices, and 105 angels.
How much do companies in Sale raise?
Over the last two years 8 rounds were raised, an estimated £3.34m in total. The median round was about £360k.
Which sectors raise the most in Sale?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (31), software & it (9), health & care (7) lead in Sale, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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