Food and drink 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. Food and drink brands and hospitality businesses attract large numbers of angel backers, often through crowdfunding, plus a few specialist funds. 437 investor-backed food and drink companies in London are in Pulse, and 34 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 437
- Active investors, 2 years
- 2,129
- Rounds, 2 years
- 349
- Median round
- £160k
Who is investing
In the last two years 206 funds, firms and family offices and 1,921 angels took shares in food and drink companies in London, 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 | 7 companies |
| Odin Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 6 companies |
| SyndicateRoom BBI | Fund or investment firm | 6 companies |
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 5 companies |
| Jamjar Investments | Fund or investment firm | 4 companies |
| Active Partners | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Angel Investment Network | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Dohler Ventures GMBH | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
See all 2,129 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, 349 funding rounds were raised by food and drink companies in London, an estimated £266.3m, with a median round of about £160k. 34 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 32% of the UK's food and drink sector's 1,359 investor-backed companies. The median round of £160k is above the £143k median for the UK's food and drink sector, and close to the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 124 are at seed, 93 are at venture stage, 25 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is SyndicateRoom, in 7 companies.
Questions
How many investors back food and drink companies in London?
Pulse found 2,129 outside investors taking shares in food and drink companies in London in the last two years: 206 funds, firms and family offices, and 1,921 angels.
How much do food and drink companies in London raise?
Over the last two years 349 rounds were raised, an estimated £266.3m in total. The median round was about £160k.
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.