Growth-stage 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. 1,407 investor-backed growth-stage companies in London are in Pulse, and 114 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 1,407
- Active investors, 2 years
- 14,200
- Rounds, 2 years
- 1,930
- Median round
- £2.13m
Who is investing
In the last two years 3,419 funds, firms and family offices and 10,748 angels took shares in growth-stage companies in London, 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 | 29 companies |
| Octopus Ventures | Fund or investment firm | 24 companies |
| Scout Fund VII, LP | Fund or investment firm | 23 companies |
| SyndicateRoom | Fund or investment firm | 20 companies |
| Molten Ventures | Fund or investment firm | 16 companies |
| British Patient Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 15 companies |
| Tona Holdings, L.P. | Fund or investment firm | 14 companies |
| Atomico Angel Programme IV, LLC | Fund or investment firm | 13 companies |
See all 14,200 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, 1,930 funding rounds were raised by growth-stage companies in London, an estimated £3479.17bn, with a median round of about £2.13m. 114 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 25% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How London compares
London has 57% of the UK's growth-stage companies's 2,485 investor-backed companies. The median round of £2.13m is close to the £2.08m median for the UK's growth-stage companies, and above the UK-wide £176k. The leading sectors are software & it (408), business services (198) and fintech & financial services (84). The most active firm in these companies is Odin Investments Limited, in 29 companies.
Questions
How many investors back growth-stage companies in London?
Pulse found 14,200 outside investors taking shares in growth-stage companies in London in the last two years: 3,419 funds, firms and family offices, and 10,748 angels.
How much do growth-stage companies in London raise?
Over the last two years 1,930 rounds were raised, an estimated £3479.17bn in total. The median round was about £2.13m.
Which sectors raise the most in London?
By number of investor-backed companies, software & it (408), business services (198), fintech & financial services (84) lead in London.
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.