Transport and logistics 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. Mobility and logistics companies raise from angels with operational backgrounds and funds focused on supply chain and transport. 18 investor-backed transport and logistics companies in the North East are in Pulse, and 1 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 18
- Active investors, 2 years
- 26
- Rounds, 2 years
- 2
- Median round
- £21.1m
Who is investing
In the last two years 4 funds, firms and family offices and 22 angels took shares in transport and logistics companies in the North East, with the latest round in Jan 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Stobart Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 26 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, 2 funding rounds were raised by transport and logistics companies in the North East, an estimated £42.2m, with a median round of about £21.1m. 1 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 100% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How North East compares
The North East has 3% of the UK's transport and logistics sector's 633 investor-backed companies. The median round of £21.1m is above the £275k median for the UK's transport and logistics sector, and above the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 1 are growth, 1 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Stobart Holdings Limited, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back transport and logistics companies in the North East?
Pulse found 26 outside investors taking shares in transport and logistics companies in the North East in the last two years: 4 funds, firms and family offices, and 22 angels.
How much do transport and logistics companies in the North East raise?
Over the last two years 2 rounds were raised, an estimated £42.2m in total. The median round was about £21.1m.
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?
Pulse subscribers see every outside investor by name, with portfolios and co-investors, from £39.99 a month plus VAT (£47.99 inc. VAT). Contact details are not included and names are not linked to personal profiles.