Startup investors in Wetherby
Wetherby, in Yorkshire and the Humber, has 76 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 1 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 76
- Active investors, 2 years
- 107
- Rounds, 2 years
- 12
- Median round
- £240k
Who is investing
In the last two years 21 funds, firms and family offices and 86 angels took shares in companies in Wetherby, with the latest round in Sep 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Capital Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Sixth Wave Angel Group Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Ttgoc Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| Alpaca Investments LLP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Few Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Haatch | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Haatch BBI | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Northedge Capital Sme Coinvest LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 107 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, 12 funding rounds were raised by companies in Wetherby, an estimated £3.56m, with a median round of about £240k. 1 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 25% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Wetherby compares
Wetherby accounts for 2% of the 4,713 investor-backed companies in Yorkshire and the Humber. The median round of £240k is above the £125k median for Yorkshire and the Humber. The leading sectors are business services (25), software & it (12) and retail & ecommerce (9). By stage, 9 are at seed, 8 have exited, 4 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Asset Capital Ltd, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Wetherby?
Pulse found 107 outside investors taking shares in companies in Wetherby in the last two years: 21 funds, firms and family offices, and 86 angels.
How much do companies in Wetherby raise?
Over the last two years 12 rounds were raised, an estimated £3.56m in total. The median round was about £240k.
Which sectors raise the most in Wetherby?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (25), software & it (12), retail & ecommerce (9) lead in Wetherby, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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