Startup investors in Scarborough
Scarborough, in Yorkshire and the Humber, has 37 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 1 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 37
- Active investors, 2 years
- 44
- Rounds, 2 years
- 2
- Median round
- £49k
Who is investing
In the last two years 4 funds, firms and family offices and 40 angels took shares in companies in Scarborough, with the latest round in Jan 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Sophonos Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Volpe Ventures Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 44 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 Scarborough, an estimated £97k, with a median round of about £49k. 1 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 100% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Scarborough compares
Scarborough accounts for 1% of the 4,713 investor-backed companies in Yorkshire and the Humber. The median round of £49k is below the £125k median for Yorkshire and the Humber. The leading sectors are business services (5), retail & ecommerce (4) and software & it (4). By stage, 2 are at seed, 2 are at venture stage, 1 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is Sophonos Investments Limited, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Scarborough?
Pulse found 44 outside investors taking shares in companies in Scarborough in the last two years: 4 funds, firms and family offices, and 40 angels.
How much do companies in Scarborough raise?
Over the last two years 2 rounds were raised, an estimated £97k in total. The median round was about £49k.
Which sectors raise the most in Scarborough?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (5), retail & ecommerce (4), software & it (4) lead in Scarborough, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
Pulse subscribers see every outside investor by name, with portfolios and co-investors, from £39.99 a month plus VAT (£47.99 inc. VAT). Contact details are not included and names are not linked to personal profiles.