Startup investors in Widnes
Widnes, in the North West, has 43 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 0 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 43
- Active investors, 2 years
- 31
- Rounds, 2 years
- 4
- Median round
- £2.22m
Who is investing
In the last two years 10 funds, firms and family offices and 21 angels took shares in companies in Widnes, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Am Ventures Additive Manufacturing Fonds I GMBH & Co. KG | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Arkle Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| At One Ventures LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Athena Venture Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Cedric Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Factore Ventures PBC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Finance Durham LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Green Angel BBI | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 31 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, 4 funding rounds were raised by companies in Widnes, an estimated £8.21m, with a median round of about £2.22m. 25% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Widnes compares
Widnes accounts for 1% of the 8,003 investor-backed companies in the North West. The median round of £2.22m is above the £140k median for the North West. The leading sectors are business services (14), software & it (6) and retail & ecommerce (4). By stage, 5 are at seed, 4 have exited, 3 are inactive. The most active firm in these companies is Am Ventures Additive Manufacturing Fonds I GMBH & Co. KG, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Widnes?
Pulse found 31 outside investors taking shares in companies in Widnes in the last two years: 10 funds, firms and family offices, and 21 angels.
How much do companies in Widnes raise?
Over the last two years 4 rounds were raised, an estimated £8.21m in total. The median round was about £2.22m.
Which sectors raise the most in Widnes?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (14), software & it (6), retail & ecommerce (4) lead in Widnes, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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