Medtech investors in the North East
The North East, around Newcastle and Sunderland, has a close-knit investor community, regional funds and growing software and energy sectors. Medical device and diagnostics companies often combine grant funding with angel and specialist fund rounds, with regulatory milestones shaping when they raise. 4 investor-backed medtech companies in the North East are in Pulse, and 0 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 4
- Active investors, 2 years
- 3
- Rounds, 2 years
- 1
- Median round
- £34k
Who is investing
In the last two years 1 funds, firms and family offices and 2 angels took shares in medtech companies in the North East, with the latest round in Apr 2025. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle University Holdings Limited | University | 2 companies |
| Bethnal Green Ventures LLP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Bond II, LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Fast Track Capital III Ab | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Heriot-Watt University | University | 1 company |
| University of Durham | University | 1 company |
See all 3 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, 1 funding rounds were raised by medtech companies in the North East, an estimated £34k, with a median round of about £34k. 100% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How North East compares
The North East has 2% of the UK's medtech sector's 221 investor-backed companies. The median round of £34k is below the £355k median for the UK's medtech sector, and below the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 2 are inactive, 1 are at seed. The most active firm in these companies is Newcastle University Holdings Limited, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back medtech companies in the North East?
Pulse found 3 outside investors taking shares in medtech companies in the North East in the last two years: 1 funds, firms and family offices, and 2 angels.
How much do medtech companies in the North East raise?
Over the last two years 1 rounds were raised, an estimated £34k in total. The median round was about £34k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 100% of recent valuations here carry a High confidence rating; the rest are marked Medium or Low.
Can I see every investor?
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