Kirkham-based Inspired Limited secures £6.3m for energy and sustainability services

Helping UK and Irish businesses transition to net-zero carbon, Inspired Limited has raised £6.3m in its latest funding round. This investment brings the Kirkham-based company to an estimated post-money valuation of £138.7m.

The new capital follows a series of funding events for the energy and sustainability advisor. In August 2025, the company raised £4.2m at a valuation of £133.5m. Earlier in January 2025, it secured £21.7m at a £63.9m valuation. The current £138.7m valuation remains below the £144m peak reached during a £36.1m round in July 2020, though it marks an increase from the £101.9m valuation recorded in May 2023.

Founded in 2011, Inspired Limited provides technology-enabled solutions to help commercial clients manage climate change responses and optimize energy procurement. The firm focuses on utility cost management, retrospective billing audits, and environmental accounting. It currently serves over 3,500 organizations and has held a position in the Cornwall Insight ranking as a leading advisor for industrial and commercial consumers since 2018.

Financial data for the year ended 31 December 2024 shows the company generated £93.8m in revenue. During this period, the business recorded a profit of £11.8m. While LinkedIn data indicates a headcount of 512, the company latest accounts report 734 employees.

The company has a history of capital raises, including a £19m round in December 2018 and a £12.5m round in May 2016. Its service offerings include ESG reporting, energy compliance, and water management services. The firm has stated its own commitment to reaching net-zero before 2050. (Filing for this round occurred in May 2026).