Growth-stage fintech 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. 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. 122 investor-backed growth-stage fintech companies are in Pulse, and 11 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 122
- Active investors, 2 years
- 600
- Rounds, 2 years
- 130
- Median round
- £3.64m
Who is investing
In the last two years 186 funds, firms and family offices and 411 angels took shares in growth-stage fintech companies, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Accel London VII Investors (2021) L.P. | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Citi Ventures, Inc. | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Rhythm Ventures Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Tona Investments, L.P. | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| 3 Lucky Sis Investments LLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| 3 Sigma Global Fund | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| 33 Private Opportunities Fund LLC | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| 4 Ventures Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 600 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, 130 funding rounds were raised by growth-stage fintech companies, an estimated £1.21bn, with a median round of about £3.64m. 11 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 28% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Fintech compares
Fintech companies make up 0% of the 74,284 investor-backed companies in Pulse. The median round of £3.64m is above the £176k median for the whole UK market. The most active firm in these companies is Accel London VII Investors (2021) L.P., in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back growth-stage fintech companies?
Pulse found 600 outside investors taking shares in growth-stage fintech companies in the last two years: 186 funds, firms and family offices, and 411 angels.
How much do growth-stage fintech companies raise?
Over the last two years 130 rounds were raised, an estimated £1.21bn in total. The median round was about £3.64m.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 28% 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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