Series A food and drink investors in the UK
Venture-stage companies have raised several rounds and are typically at Series A or beyond, where institutional funds lead and earlier angels follow on. Food and drink brands and hospitality businesses attract large numbers of angel backers, often through crowdfunding, plus a few specialist funds. 207 investor-backed series a food and drink companies are in Pulse, and 13 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 207
- Active investors, 2 years
- 1,709
- Rounds, 2 years
- 322
- Median round
- £197k
Who is investing
In the last two years 159 funds, firms and family offices and 1,549 angels took shares in series a food and drink companies, with the latest round in Nov 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Odin Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 6 companies |
| SyndicateRoom | Fund or investment firm | 5 companies |
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 4 companies |
| SyndicateRoom BBI | Fund or investment firm | 4 companies |
| Active Partners | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Butterworth Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Crowdcube Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Development Holdings Asia Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
See all 1,709 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, 322 funding rounds were raised by series a food and drink companies, an estimated £160.1m, with a median round of about £197k. 13 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 0% of the 74,284 investor-backed companies in Pulse. The median round of £197k is above the £176k median for the whole UK market. The most active firm in these companies is Odin Investments Limited, in 6 companies.
Questions
How many investors back series a food and drink companies?
Pulse found 1,709 outside investors taking shares in series a food and drink companies in the last two years: 159 funds, firms and family offices, and 1,549 angels.
How much do series a food and drink companies raise?
Over the last two years 322 rounds were raised, an estimated £160.1m in total. The median round was about £197k.
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?
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