Hardware and engineering 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. Hardware, robotics and engineering companies usually need more capital before revenue, so grants, university funds and patient angel money feature heavily. 353 investor-backed hardware and engineering companies in London are in Pulse, and 17 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 353
- Active investors, 2 years
- 1,185
- Rounds, 2 years
- 208
- Median round
- £235k
Who is investing
In the last two years 267 funds, firms and family offices and 916 angels took shares in hardware and engineering companies in London, with the latest round in Nov 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 10 companies |
| Imperial College Innovations Limited | University | 6 companies |
| SyndicateRoom | Fund or investment firm | 5 companies |
| Odin Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 4 companies |
| SyndicateRoom BBI | Fund or investment firm | 4 companies |
| Deep Science Ventures Limited | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Pigeon Capital Management 1 Limited | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| SFC BBI | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
See all 1,185 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, 208 funding rounds were raised by hardware and engineering companies in London, an estimated £533.1m, with a median round of about £235k. 17 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 31% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How London compares
London has 18% of the UK's hardware and engineering sector's 1,973 investor-backed companies. The median round of £235k is close to the £228k median for the UK's hardware and engineering sector, and above the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 80 are at seed, 66 are at venture stage, 27 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is SFC Capital, in 10 companies.
Questions
How many investors back hardware and engineering companies in London?
Pulse found 1,185 outside investors taking shares in hardware and engineering companies in London in the last two years: 267 funds, firms and family offices, and 916 angels.
How much do hardware and engineering companies in London raise?
Over the last two years 208 rounds were raised, an estimated £533.1m in total. The median round was about £235k.
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?
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.