Business services investors in the UK
A broad group covering consultancies, marketplaces, research and professional services businesses. Many tech companies also file under these codes. 19,809 investor-backed business services companies are in Pulse, and 409 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 19,809
- Active investors, 2 years
- 26,227
- Rounds, 2 years
- 2,688
- Median round
- £148k
Who is investing
In the last two years 3,768 funds, firms and family offices and 22,384 angels took shares in business services companies, with the latest round in Nov 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 55 companies |
| SFC BBI | Fund or investment firm | 27 companies |
| SyndicateRoom | Fund or investment firm | 27 companies |
| Odin Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 20 companies |
| Haatch | Fund or investment firm | 13 companies |
| Haatch BBI | Fund or investment firm | 13 companies |
| Ascension | Fund or investment firm | 12 companies |
| BGF Investments | Fund or investment firm | 12 companies |
See all 26,227 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, 2,688 funding rounds were raised by business services companies, an estimated £7.94bn, with a median round of about £148k. 409 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 42% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Business services compares
Business services companies make up 27% of the 74,284 investor-backed companies in Pulse. The median round of £148k is below the £176k median for the whole UK market. By stage, 1,890 are at seed, 1,034 have exited, 761 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is SFC Capital, in 55 companies.
Questions
How many investors back business services companies?
Pulse found 26,227 outside investors taking shares in business services companies in the last two years: 3,768 funds, firms and family offices, and 22,384 angels.
How much do business services companies raise?
Over the last two years 2,688 rounds were raised, an estimated £7.94bn in total. The median round was about £148k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 42% 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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