Startup investors in Whitley Bay
Whitley Bay, in the North East, has 31 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 1 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 31
- Active investors, 2 years
- 19
- Rounds, 2 years
- 2
- Median round
- £8k
Who is investing
In the last two years 1 funds, firms and family offices and 18 angels took shares in companies in Whitley Bay, with the latest round in Apr 2026.
See all 19 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, 2 funding rounds were raised by companies in Whitley Bay, an estimated £16k, with a median round of about £8k. 1 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 50% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Whitley Bay compares
Whitley Bay accounts for 2% of the 1,840 investor-backed companies in the North East. The median round of £8k is below the £150k median for the North East. The leading sectors are business services (10), software & it (6) and retail & ecommerce (4). By stage, 4 are at seed, 1 are inactive.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Whitley Bay?
Pulse found 19 outside investors taking shares in companies in Whitley Bay in the last two years: 1 funds, firms and family offices, and 18 angels.
How much do companies in Whitley Bay raise?
Over the last two years 2 rounds were raised, an estimated £16k in total. The median round was about £8k.
Which sectors raise the most in Whitley Bay?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (10), software & it (6), retail & ecommerce (4) lead in Whitley Bay, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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