Fintech investors in the UK
Fintech companies raise from a mix of specialist funds, experienced angels from banking and insurance, and EIS platforms. Regulated businesses often raise larger rounds earlier to cover authorisation and capital requirements. 3,308 investor-backed fintech companies are in Pulse, and 80 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 3,308
- Active investors, 2 years
- 5,976
- Rounds, 2 years
- 589
- Median round
- £267k
Who is investing
In the last two years 1,386 funds, firms and family offices and 4,548 angels took shares in fintech companies, with the latest round in Nov 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Beat Capital Partners Limited | Fund or investment firm | 9 companies |
| SyndicateRoom | Fund or investment firm | 7 companies |
| Oneragtime Venture Cloud | Fund or investment firm | 6 companies |
| Movo Investment Group Limited | Fund or investment firm | 5 companies |
| Odin Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 5 companies |
| Octopus Ventures | Fund or investment firm | 5 companies |
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 4 companies |
| Aleph International Holdings Inc | Holding company (possible family office) | 3 companies |
See all 5,976 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, 589 funding rounds were raised by fintech companies, an estimated £1.75bn, with a median round of about £267k. 80 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 38% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Fintech compares
Fintech companies make up 4% of the 74,284 investor-backed companies in Pulse. The median round of £267k is above the £176k median for the whole UK market. By stage, 291 are at seed, 257 have exited, 190 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Beat Capital Partners Limited, in 9 companies.
Questions
How many investors back fintech companies?
Pulse found 5,976 outside investors taking shares in fintech companies in the last two years: 1,386 funds, firms and family offices, and 4,548 angels.
How much do fintech companies raise?
Over the last two years 589 rounds were raised, an estimated £1.75bn in total. The median round was about £267k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 38% 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.