Food and drink investors in the UK
Food and drink brands and hospitality businesses attract large numbers of angel backers, often through crowdfunding, plus a few specialist funds. 1,359 investor-backed food and drink companies are in Pulse, and 83 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 1,359
- Active investors, 2 years
- 4,164
- Rounds, 2 years
- 713
- Median round
- £143k
Who is investing
In the last two years 452 funds, firms and family offices and 3,696 angels took shares in food and drink companies, with the latest round in Nov 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| SyndicateRoom | Fund or investment firm | 14 companies |
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 12 companies |
| Odin Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 9 companies |
| SyndicateRoom BBI | Fund or investment firm | 9 companies |
| SFC BBI | Fund or investment firm | 6 companies |
| Jamjar Investments | Fund or investment firm | 4 companies |
| Veg Capital Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 4 companies |
| Active Partners | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
See all 4,164 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, 713 funding rounds were raised by food and drink companies, an estimated £601.2m, with a median round of about £143k. 83 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 38% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Food and drink compares
Food and drink companies make up 2% of the 74,284 investor-backed companies in Pulse. The median round of £143k is below the £176k median for the whole UK market. By stage, 357 are at seed, 207 are at venture stage, 77 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is SyndicateRoom, in 14 companies.
Questions
How many investors back food and drink companies?
Pulse found 4,164 outside investors taking shares in food and drink companies in the last two years: 452 funds, firms and family offices, and 3,696 angels.
How much do food and drink companies raise?
Over the last two years 713 rounds were raised, an estimated £601.2m in total. The median round was about £143k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 38% 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.