Startup investors in Stockport
Stockport, in the North West, has 306 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 7 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 306
- Active investors, 2 years
- 542
- Rounds, 2 years
- 75
- Median round
- £206k
Who is investing
In the last two years 61 funds, firms and family offices and 476 angels took shares in companies in Stockport, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Built Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 9 companies |
| A & M Holland Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Abh Office Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Ahren Innovation Capital Guernsey (GP) Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ahren Partners (Guernsey) LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Airstreet Capital LLP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Aleva Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Alleycorp Partners LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 542 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, 75 funding rounds were raised by companies in Stockport, an estimated £1.41bn, with a median round of about £206k. 7 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 32% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Stockport compares
Stockport accounts for 4% of the 8,003 investor-backed companies in the North West. The median round of £206k is above the £140k median for the North West. The leading sectors are business services (71), software & it (49) and retail & ecommerce (32). By stage, 34 are at seed, 19 are growth, 16 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is Built Holdings Limited, in 9 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Stockport?
Pulse found 542 outside investors taking shares in companies in Stockport in the last two years: 61 funds, firms and family offices, and 476 angels.
How much do companies in Stockport raise?
Over the last two years 75 rounds were raised, an estimated £1.41bn in total. The median round was about £206k.
Which sectors raise the most in Stockport?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (71), software & it (49), retail & ecommerce (32) lead in Stockport, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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