Startup investors in Sunderland
Sunderland, in the North East, has 71 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 2 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 71
- Active investors, 2 years
- 80
- Rounds, 2 years
- 7
- Median round
- £175k
Who is investing
In the last two years 21 funds, firms and family offices and 59 angels took shares in companies in Sunderland, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Benchmark Sport Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Calzini Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Coram Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| DN Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Finance Durham LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Hemingways Group Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Johnson Properties Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Northeast Capital LLP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 80 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, 7 funding rounds were raised by companies in Sunderland, an estimated £3.55m, with a median round of about £175k. 2 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 43% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Sunderland compares
Sunderland accounts for 4% of the 1,840 investor-backed companies in the North East. The median round of £175k is above the £150k median for the North East. The leading sectors are business services (20), retail & ecommerce (13) and software & it (7). By stage, 8 are at seed, 4 have exited, 2 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is Benchmark Sport Holdings Limited, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Sunderland?
Pulse found 80 outside investors taking shares in companies in Sunderland in the last two years: 21 funds, firms and family offices, and 59 angels.
How much do companies in Sunderland raise?
Over the last two years 7 rounds were raised, an estimated £3.55m in total. The median round was about £175k.
Which sectors raise the most in Sunderland?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (20), retail & ecommerce (13), software & it (7) lead in Sunderland, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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