Growth-stage food and drink investors in the UK
Growth-stage companies are raising larger rounds to scale, usually led by later-stage funds, with early investors often still holding. Food and drink brands and hospitality businesses attract large numbers of angel backers, often through crowdfunding, plus a few specialist funds. 56 investor-backed growth-stage food and drink companies are in Pulse, and 5 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 56
- Active investors, 2 years
- 297
- Rounds, 2 years
- 75
- Median round
- £1.58m
Who is investing
In the last two years 92 funds, firms and family offices and 205 angels took shares in growth-stage food and drink companies, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| SyndicateRoom | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| 4 Ventures Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| A&T Wigan Family A/C | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Agfunder Alternative Protein Fund I | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Aig Holdings Inc | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Ambridge Capital, LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Apater Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Apeiron Investment Group Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 297 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, 75 funding rounds were raised by growth-stage food and drink companies, an estimated £342.2m, with a median round of about £1.58m. 5 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 31% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Food and drink compares
Food and drink companies make up 0% of the 74,284 investor-backed companies in Pulse. The median round of £1.58m is above the £176k median for the whole UK market. The most active firm in these companies is SyndicateRoom, in 2 companies.
Questions
How many investors back growth-stage food and drink companies?
Pulse found 297 outside investors taking shares in growth-stage food and drink companies in the last two years: 92 funds, firms and family offices, and 205 angels.
How much do growth-stage food and drink companies raise?
Over the last two years 75 rounds were raised, an estimated £342.2m in total. The median round was about £1.58m.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 31% of recent valuations here carry a High confidence rating; the rest are marked Medium or Low.
Can I see every investor?
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