Fintech investors in the South East
The South East combines the Oxford and Reading technology clusters with a dense commuter-belt angel community and strong university spinout activity. 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. 422 investor-backed fintech companies in the South East are in Pulse, and 7 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 422
- Active investors, 2 years
- 497
- Rounds, 2 years
- 44
- Median round
- £359k
Who is investing
In the last two years 129 funds, firms and family offices and 366 angels took shares in fintech companies in the South East, with the latest round in Nov 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Litchfield Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Aep IV GP, LLC As General Partner of Ashford Equity Partners IV, LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Agm Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Aip Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Ajj Trade Investments Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Ajw Family Investment Company Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Alma UK Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Aloha Capital Holdings Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 497 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, 44 funding rounds were raised by fintech companies in the South East, an estimated £98.7m, with a median round of about £359k. 7 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 57% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How South East compares
The South East has 13% of the UK's fintech sector's 3,308 investor-backed companies. The median round of £359k is above the £267k median for the UK's fintech sector, and above the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 34 are at seed, 23 have exited, 18 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is Litchfield Investments Limited, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back fintech companies in the South East?
Pulse found 497 outside investors taking shares in fintech companies in the South East in the last two years: 129 funds, firms and family offices, and 366 angels.
How much do fintech companies in the South East raise?
Over the last two years 44 rounds were raised, an estimated £98.7m in total. The median round was about £359k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 57% 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.