Startup investors in Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent, in the West Midlands, has 168 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 3 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 168
- Active investors, 2 years
- 119
- Rounds, 2 years
- 11
- Median round
- £56k
Who is investing
In the last two years 7 funds, firms and family offices and 112 angels took shares in companies in Stoke-on-Trent, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| JSW Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Albr Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Bedruthan Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| BGF Investments | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| D.E.C Group Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Fradswell Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| LM Jones Building & Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Maisie Rosie Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 119 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, 11 funding rounds were raised by companies in Stoke-on-Trent, an estimated £46.3m, with a median round of about £56k. 3 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 45% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Stoke-on-Trent compares
Stoke-on-Trent accounts for 4% of the 4,579 investor-backed companies in the West Midlands. The median round of £56k is below the £144k median for the West Midlands. The leading sectors are business services (33), retail & ecommerce (18) and health & care (12). By stage, 17 are at seed, 12 have exited, 4 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is JSW Investments Limited, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Stoke-on-Trent?
Pulse found 119 outside investors taking shares in companies in Stoke-on-Trent in the last two years: 7 funds, firms and family offices, and 112 angels.
How much do companies in Stoke-on-Trent raise?
Over the last two years 11 rounds were raised, an estimated £46.3m in total. The median round was about £56k.
Which sectors raise the most in Stoke-on-Trent?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (33), retail & ecommerce (18), health & care (12) lead in Stoke-on-Trent, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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