Startup investors in Sheffield
Sheffield, in Yorkshire and the Humber, has 517 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 24 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 517
- Active investors, 2 years
- 855
- Rounds, 2 years
- 102
- Median round
- £139k
Who is investing
In the last two years 136 funds, firms and family offices and 713 angels took shares in companies in Sheffield, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Sheffield | University | 22 companies |
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 7 companies |
| SFC BBI | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Enterprise Ventures (General Partner Npif Yhtv Equity) Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Foresight Technology VCT PLC | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Joh Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| 1021 Capital LLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| 15TH Rock Ventures Fund 1 LPS | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 855 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, 102 funding rounds were raised by companies in Sheffield, an estimated £232.0m, with a median round of about £139k. 24 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 43% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Sheffield compares
Sheffield accounts for 11% of the 4,713 investor-backed companies in Yorkshire and the Humber. The median round of £139k is above the £125k median for Yorkshire and the Humber. The leading sectors are business services (131), health & care (54) and software & it (52). By stage, 57 are at seed, 32 have exited, 29 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is The University of Sheffield, in 22 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Sheffield?
Pulse found 855 outside investors taking shares in companies in Sheffield in the last two years: 136 funds, firms and family offices, and 713 angels.
How much do companies in Sheffield raise?
Over the last two years 102 rounds were raised, an estimated £232.0m in total. The median round was about £139k.
Which sectors raise the most in Sheffield?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (131), health & care (54), software & it (52) lead in Sheffield, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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