Startup investors in York
York, in Yorkshire and the Humber, has 268 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 11 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 268
- Active investors, 2 years
- 324
- Rounds, 2 years
- 38
- Median round
- £100k
Who is investing
In the last two years 63 funds, firms and family offices and 258 angels took shares in companies in York, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| University of York | University | 5 companies |
| Ansor Fund I GP LLP (in Its Capacity As General Partner of Ansor Fund I LP) | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Acceleris Capital Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Access Bridge Ventures | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Aig Holdings Inc | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Ansor Ib LP Acting by Its GP Ansor Fund I GP LLP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| App Group Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Auluk Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 324 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, 38 funding rounds were raised by companies in York, an estimated £59.2m, with a median round of about £100k. 11 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 29% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How York compares
York accounts for 6% of the 4,713 investor-backed companies in Yorkshire and the Humber. The median round of £100k is below the £125k median for Yorkshire and the Humber. The leading sectors are business services (91), software & it (35) and retail & ecommerce (22). By stage, 26 are at seed, 15 have exited, 10 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is University of York, in 5 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in York?
Pulse found 324 outside investors taking shares in companies in York in the last two years: 63 funds, firms and family offices, and 258 angels.
How much do companies in York raise?
Over the last two years 38 rounds were raised, an estimated £59.2m in total. The median round was about £100k.
Which sectors raise the most in York?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (91), software & it (35), retail & ecommerce (22) lead in York, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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