Fintech 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. 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. 1,395 investor-backed fintech companies in London are in Pulse, and 44 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 1,395
- Active investors, 2 years
- 3,638
- Rounds, 2 years
- 413
- Median round
- £268k
Who is investing
In the last two years 842 funds, firms and family offices and 2,760 angels took shares in fintech companies in London, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Beat Capital Partners Limited | Fund or investment firm | 9 companies |
| Oneragtime Venture Cloud | Fund or investment firm | 6 companies |
| Movo Investment Group Limited | Fund or investment firm | 5 companies |
| Octopus Ventures | Fund or investment firm | 5 companies |
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 4 companies |
| SyndicateRoom | Fund or investment firm | 4 companies |
| Aleph International Holdings Inc | Holding company (possible family office) | 3 companies |
| Aviva Investors Infrastructure Income M Limited | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
See all 3,638 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, 413 funding rounds were raised by fintech companies in London, an estimated £1.18bn, with a median round of about £268k. 44 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 34% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How London compares
London has 42% of the UK's fintech sector's 3,308 investor-backed companies. The median round of £268k is close to the £267k median for the UK's fintech sector, and above the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 148 are at seed, 130 are at venture stage, 129 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is Beat Capital Partners Limited, in 9 companies.
Questions
How many investors back fintech companies in London?
Pulse found 3,638 outside investors taking shares in fintech companies in London in the last two years: 842 funds, firms and family offices, and 2,760 angels.
How much do fintech companies in London raise?
Over the last two years 413 rounds were raised, an estimated £1.18bn in total. The median round was about £268k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 34% 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.