Fintech investors in the East of England
The East of England is anchored by Cambridge, one of Europe's leading life sciences and deep tech clusters, with university funds and specialist investors close by. 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. 267 investor-backed fintech companies in the East of England are in Pulse, and 6 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 267
- Active investors, 2 years
- 514
- Rounds, 2 years
- 36
- Median round
- £433k
Who is investing
In the last two years 58 funds, firms and family offices and 454 angels took shares in fintech companies in the East of England, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Halley Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Martlet Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Aaa Investment Holdings Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Afh Capital Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Alderbrae Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Amplitude Ventures Fund I, L.P. | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Andrea SM EIS SN Er | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Arm Technology Investments 2 Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 514 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, 36 funding rounds were raised by fintech companies in the East of England, an estimated £131.1m, with a median round of about £433k. 6 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 33% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How East of England compares
The East of England has 8% of the UK's fintech sector's 3,308 investor-backed companies. The median round of £433k is above the £267k median for the UK's fintech sector, and above the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 22 are at seed, 12 have exited, 9 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is Halley Capital Limited, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back fintech companies in the East of England?
Pulse found 514 outside investors taking shares in fintech companies in the East of England in the last two years: 58 funds, firms and family offices, and 454 angels.
How much do fintech companies in the East of England raise?
Over the last two years 36 rounds were raised, an estimated £131.1m in total. The median round was about £433k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 33% 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.