Seed fintech investors in the UK
Seed-stage companies are raising their first priced rounds. These are usually SEIS and EIS rounds from angels, syndicates, crowdfunding platforms and seed funds. 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. 291 investor-backed seed fintech companies are in Pulse, and 45 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 291
- Active investors, 2 years
- 554
- Rounds, 2 years
- 154
- Median round
- £100k
Who is investing
In the last two years 141 funds, firms and family offices and 412 angels took shares in seed fintech companies, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Odin Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Ahluwalia Family Office Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| Aleph International Holdings Inc | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| Ambit Partners Fund II LP | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Forti SF Partners I SCSP | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Istria Capital II, SCR-Pyme, S.A. | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Search Fund Pioneers GMBH | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
See all 554 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, 154 funding rounds were raised by seed fintech companies, an estimated £39.6m, with a median round of about £100k. 45 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 47% 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 £100k is below the £176k median for the whole UK market. The most active firm in these companies is Odin Investments Limited, in 3 companies.
Questions
How many investors back seed fintech companies?
Pulse found 554 outside investors taking shares in seed fintech companies in the last two years: 141 funds, firms and family offices, and 412 angels.
How much do seed fintech companies raise?
Over the last two years 154 rounds were raised, an estimated £39.6m in total. The median round was about £100k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 47% 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.