Growth-stage B2B services investors in the UK
Growth-stage companies are raising larger rounds to scale, usually led by later-stage funds, with early investors often still holding. A broad group covering consultancies, marketplaces, research and professional services businesses. Many tech companies also file under these codes. 365 investor-backed growth-stage business services companies are in Pulse, and 36 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 365
- Active investors, 2 years
- 4,164
- Rounds, 2 years
- 413
- Median round
- £2.00m
Who is investing
In the last two years 728 funds, firms and family offices and 3,414 angels took shares in growth-stage business services companies, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Octopus Ventures | Fund or investment firm | 6 companies |
| Endeavor Catalyst IV L.P. | Fund or investment firm | 4 companies |
| Latitude II, L.P. | Fund or investment firm | 4 companies |
| Rocket Internet Capital Partners II SCS | Fund or investment firm | 4 companies |
| Albion Crown VCT PLC | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Albion Development VCT PLC | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Albion Enterprise VCT PLC | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Albion Technology & General VCT PLC | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
See all 4,164 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, 413 funding rounds were raised by growth-stage business services companies, an estimated £4.90bn, with a median round of about £2.00m. 36 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 27% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Business services compares
Business services companies make up 0% of the 74,284 investor-backed companies in Pulse. The median round of £2.00m is above the £176k median for the whole UK market. The most active firm in these companies is Octopus Ventures, in 6 companies.
Questions
How many investors back growth-stage business services companies?
Pulse found 4,164 outside investors taking shares in growth-stage business services companies in the last two years: 728 funds, firms and family offices, and 3,414 angels.
How much do growth-stage business services companies raise?
Over the last two years 413 rounds were raised, an estimated £4.90bn in total. The median round was about £2.00m.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 27% 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.