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| Firm | Focus | Team size |
|---|---|---|
| Burlywood Capital | Venture (Generalist) | 2-10 |
| Liverpool City Region Seed Fund (LCR Seed Fund) | Early Stage | 2-10 |
| Tilston Ventures Limited | Venture (Generalist) | 2-10 |
Ordered by team size, then name. Websites, LinkedIn pages, search and filters are in the full directory.
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The shape of the list
Funds that invest from a Liverpool base, writing cheques into North West companies from pre-seed through growth.
Angel syndicates without a fund structure and the Liverpool marketing presence of funds run from Manchester or London are excluded; they play a different game with different doors in.
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Common questions
Why are there so few VC firms in Liverpool?
Because regional UK venture concentrates in Manchester and Leeds, and this directory counts honestly: 3 funds actually run from Liverpool. Nearby capital still backs Liverpool startups - check the Manchester and Leeds lists alongside this one.
Do these funds hire analysts?
Rarely and informally - regional funds run very lean teams. When a seat opens it is filled through the network, which is exactly why a direct, well-researched approach works.
What does Liverpool venture actually back?
Digital and software, life sciences and health tech around the Knowledge Quarter, and the occasional maritime, logistics or creative-sector play - the region's own industries.
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