Startup investors in Stockton-on-Tees
Stockton-on-Tees, in the North East, has 100 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 1 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 100
- Active investors, 2 years
- 133
- Rounds, 2 years
- 18
- Median round
- £31k
Who is investing
In the last two years 8 funds, firms and family offices and 125 angels took shares in companies in Stockton-on-Tees, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Samam Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| University of Durham | University | 2 companies |
| 5DC Holdings Ag | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Blue Impact Ventures Ug | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Franam Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| GSR Holdings (Ne) Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Hamble Angel Programme III LLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Josap Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 133 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, 18 funding rounds were raised by companies in Stockton-on-Tees, an estimated £1.97m, with a median round of about £31k. 1 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 11% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Stockton-on-Tees compares
Stockton-on-Tees accounts for 5% of the 1,840 investor-backed companies in the North East. The median round of £31k is below the £150k median for the North East. The leading sectors are business services (37), software & it (10) and retail & ecommerce (9). By stage, 7 are at seed, 4 are inactive, 3 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is Samam Holdings Ltd, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Stockton-on-Tees?
Pulse found 133 outside investors taking shares in companies in Stockton-on-Tees in the last two years: 8 funds, firms and family offices, and 125 angels.
How much do companies in Stockton-on-Tees raise?
Over the last two years 18 rounds were raised, an estimated £1.97m in total. The median round was about £31k.
Which sectors raise the most in Stockton-on-Tees?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (37), software & it (10), retail & ecommerce (9) lead in Stockton-on-Tees, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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