Startup investors in Wilmslow
Wilmslow, in the North West, has 164 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 4 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 164
- Active investors, 2 years
- 194
- Rounds, 2 years
- 29
- Median round
- £60k
Who is investing
In the last two years 34 funds, firms and family offices and 160 angels took shares in companies in Wilmslow, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Npif II Equity NW GP LLP | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Ag Capital Value Flexible SNN Fund | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Alderley Park Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Amberside Capital Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Anchor Scotia Worldwide Multi Strategy FR Qi Gedge Fund | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Angel Cofund | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Arbor Ventures Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Barclays Unquoted Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 194 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, 29 funding rounds were raised by companies in Wilmslow, an estimated £28.8m, with a median round of about £60k. 4 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 52% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Wilmslow compares
Wilmslow accounts for 2% of the 8,003 investor-backed companies in the North West. The median round of £60k is below the £140k median for the North West. The leading sectors are business services (43), health & care (35) and retail & ecommerce (16). By stage, 21 are at seed, 8 are at venture stage, 7 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is Npif II Equity NW GP LLP, in 3 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Wilmslow?
Pulse found 194 outside investors taking shares in companies in Wilmslow in the last two years: 34 funds, firms and family offices, and 160 angels.
How much do companies in Wilmslow raise?
Over the last two years 29 rounds were raised, an estimated £28.8m in total. The median round was about £60k.
Which sectors raise the most in Wilmslow?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (43), health & care (35), retail & ecommerce (16) lead in Wilmslow, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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