Chemicals and advanced materials 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. Advanced materials and chemicals companies are often university spinouts, backed by technology transfer funds, grants and specialist investors. 55 investor-backed chemicals and advanced materials companies in London are in Pulse, and 3 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 55
- Active investors, 2 years
- 317
- Rounds, 2 years
- 52
- Median round
- £252k
Who is investing
In the last two years 58 funds, firms and family offices and 259 angels took shares in chemicals and advanced materials companies in London, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Ventures Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Imperial College Innovations Limited | University | 2 companies |
| Again Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Aileni Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Archipelago Ventures Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Atomico Angel Programme IV, LLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Antler | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ascension | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 317 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, 52 funding rounds were raised by chemicals and advanced materials companies in London, an estimated £89.1m, with a median round of about £252k. 3 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 27% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How London compares
London has 28% of the UK's chemicals and advanced materials sector's 193 investor-backed companies. The median round of £252k is below the £326k median for the UK's chemicals and advanced materials sector, and above the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 15 are at venture stage, 13 are at seed, 6 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is 4 Ventures Limited, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back chemicals and advanced materials companies in London?
Pulse found 317 outside investors taking shares in chemicals and advanced materials companies in London in the last two years: 58 funds, firms and family offices, and 259 angels.
How much do chemicals and advanced materials companies in London raise?
Over the last two years 52 rounds were raised, an estimated £89.1m in total. The median round was about £252k.
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.