Startup investors in Wigan
Wigan, in the North West, has 100 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 0 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 100
- Active investors, 2 years
- 104
- Rounds, 2 years
- 10
- Median round
- £125k
Who is investing
In the last two years 12 funds, firms and family offices and 92 angels took shares in companies in Wigan, with the latest round in Apr 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Aurora Partners | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| BDK Ventures Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Bestfield Investments C/O MR Fergus Lyons | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| BGF Investments | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Blythe Investments | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Casablanca Holding WLL | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Chouc Ventures | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Cohring Capital Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 104 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, 10 funding rounds were raised by companies in Wigan, an estimated £6.46m, with a median round of about £125k. 50% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Wigan compares
Wigan accounts for 1% of the 8,003 investor-backed companies in the North West. The median round of £125k is below the £140k median for the North West. The leading sectors are business services (24), retail & ecommerce (15) and software & it (9). By stage, 9 are at seed, 5 have exited, 4 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Aurora Partners, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Wigan?
Pulse found 104 outside investors taking shares in companies in Wigan in the last two years: 12 funds, firms and family offices, and 92 angels.
How much do companies in Wigan raise?
Over the last two years 10 rounds were raised, an estimated £6.46m in total. The median round was about £125k.
Which sectors raise the most in Wigan?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (24), retail & ecommerce (15), software & it (9) lead in Wigan, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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