Series A 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. 87 investor-backed series a companies in the North East are in Pulse, and 3 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 87
- Active investors, 2 years
- 433
- Rounds, 2 years
- 134
- Median round
- £202k
Who is investing
In the last two years 106 funds, firms and family offices and 327 angels took shares in series a companies in the North East, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Innovation GP Limited | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Newcastle University Holdings Limited | University | 3 companies |
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| University of Durham | University | 3 companies |
| Angel Invest Fund II GMBH & Co. KG | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Maven Income and Growth VCT 3 PLC | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Maven Income and Growth VCT 4 PLC | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Maven Income and Growth VCT 5 PLC | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
See all 433 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, 134 funding rounds were raised by series a companies in the North East, an estimated £93.3m, with a median round of about £202k. 3 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 34% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How North East compares
The North East has 2% of the UK's series a companies's 5,483 investor-backed companies. The median round of £202k is below the £250k median for the UK's series a companies, and above the UK-wide £176k. The leading sectors are software & it (30), business services (11) and life sciences (10). The most active firm in these companies is Innovation GP Limited, in 3 companies.
Questions
How many investors back series a companies in the North East?
Pulse found 433 outside investors taking shares in series a companies in the North East in the last two years: 106 funds, firms and family offices, and 327 angels.
How much do series a companies in the North East raise?
Over the last two years 134 rounds were raised, an estimated £93.3m in total. The median round was about £202k.
Which sectors raise the most in the North East?
By number of investor-backed companies, software & it (30), business services (11), life sciences (10) lead in the North East.
Can I see every investor?
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