Startup investors in Scunthorpe
Scunthorpe, in Yorkshire and the Humber, has 48 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 3 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 48
- Active investors, 2 years
- 34
- Rounds, 2 years
- 4
- Median round
- £515k
Who is investing
In the last two years 5 funds, firms and family offices and 29 angels took shares in companies in Scunthorpe, with the latest round in Jun 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Ajdjad Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| CHB Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Foresight Regional Investment III General Partner LLP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| JDGS Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| JR Deburgh Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Jugo Investment | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Kingston Equity and Finance Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 34 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 Scunthorpe, an estimated £3.42m, with a median round of about £515k. 3 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 75% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Scunthorpe compares
Scunthorpe accounts for 1% of the 4,713 investor-backed companies in Yorkshire and the Humber. The median round of £515k is above the £125k median for Yorkshire and the Humber. The leading sectors are business services (15), health & care (10) and retail & ecommerce (4). By stage, 5 are at seed, 2 are inactive, 1 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is Ajdjad Holdings Limited, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Scunthorpe?
Pulse found 34 outside investors taking shares in companies in Scunthorpe in the last two years: 5 funds, firms and family offices, and 29 angels.
How much do companies in Scunthorpe raise?
Over the last two years 4 rounds were raised, an estimated £3.42m in total. The median round was about £515k.
Which sectors raise the most in Scunthorpe?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (15), health & care (10), retail & ecommerce (4) lead in Scunthorpe, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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