Business services investors in London
London is home to more investor-backed companies than anywhere else in the UK, and to most of the country's venture funds, family offices and angel syndicates. A broad group covering consultancies, marketplaces, research and professional services businesses. Many tech companies also file under these codes. 5,365 investor-backed business services companies in London are in Pulse, and 163 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 5,365
- Active investors, 2 years
- 11,841
- Rounds, 2 years
- 1,280
- Median round
- £205k
Who is investing
In the last two years 1,819 funds, firms and family offices and 9,995 angels took shares in business services companies in London, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 27 companies |
| SyndicateRoom | Fund or investment firm | 15 companies |
| Odin Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 14 companies |
| Octopus Ventures | Fund or investment firm | 10 companies |
| SFC BBI | Fund or investment firm | 10 companies |
| Ascension | Fund or investment firm | 9 companies |
| SyndicateRoom BBI | Fund or investment firm | 8 companies |
| Future Fund | Fund or investment firm | 6 companies |
See all 11,841 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, 1,280 funding rounds were raised by business services companies in London, an estimated £3.43bn, with a median round of about £205k. 163 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 39% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How London compares
London has 27% of the UK's business services sector's 19,809 investor-backed companies. The median round of £205k is above the £148k median for the UK's business services sector, and above the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 678 are at seed, 379 are at venture stage, 356 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is SFC Capital, in 27 companies.
Questions
How many investors back business services companies in London?
Pulse found 11,841 outside investors taking shares in business services companies in London in the last two years: 1,819 funds, firms and family offices, and 9,995 angels.
How much do business services companies in London raise?
Over the last two years 1,280 rounds were raised, an estimated £3.43bn in total. The median round was about £205k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 39% 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.