Startup investors in Warrington
Warrington, in the North West, has 583 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 6 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 583
- Active investors, 2 years
- 467
- Rounds, 2 years
- 46
- Median round
- £104k
Who is investing
In the last two years 58 funds, firms and family offices and 409 angels took shares in companies in Warrington, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Arete Capital Partners LLP | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| LCR Ventures Limited | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| K K Capital Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| MBW Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| 23P Investments 2 LLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| 27 Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| 2tall Investments Pty Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Albemarle Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 467 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, 46 funding rounds were raised by companies in Warrington, an estimated £28.4m, with a median round of about £104k. 6 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 30% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Warrington compares
Warrington accounts for 7% of the 8,003 investor-backed companies in the North West. The median round of £104k is below the £140k median for the North West. The leading sectors are business services (342), software & it (72) and retail & ecommerce (28). By stage, 31 are at seed, 22 have exited, 10 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Arete Capital Partners LLP, in 3 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Warrington?
Pulse found 467 outside investors taking shares in companies in Warrington in the last two years: 58 funds, firms and family offices, and 409 angels.
How much do companies in Warrington raise?
Over the last two years 46 rounds were raised, an estimated £28.4m in total. The median round was about £104k.
Which sectors raise the most in Warrington?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (342), software & it (72), retail & ecommerce (28) lead in Warrington, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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