Health and care investors in the UK
Health and care businesses span digital health, clinics and care services. Investors range from impact funds to angels with clinical backgrounds. 4,353 investor-backed health and care companies are in Pulse, and 86 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 4,353
- Active investors, 2 years
- 5,468
- Rounds, 2 years
- 498
- Median round
- £125k
Who is investing
In the last two years 836 funds, firms and family offices and 4,616 angels took shares in health and care companies, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Oxford | University | 7 companies |
| The University of Manchester | University | 5 companies |
| Balanced Ventures Limited | Fund or investment firm | 4 companies |
| Odin Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 4 companies |
| Queen Mary University of London | University | 4 companies |
| Ascension | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| BC Equity & Management Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Belsize Healthcare Capital 1 Limited | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
See all 5,468 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, 498 funding rounds were raised by health and care companies, an estimated £491.8m, with a median round of about £125k. 86 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 44% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Health and care compares
Health and care companies make up 6% of the 74,284 investor-backed companies in Pulse. The median round of £125k is below the £176k median for the whole UK market. By stage, 405 are at seed, 189 have exited, 130 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Oxford, in 7 companies.
Questions
How many investors back health and care companies?
Pulse found 5,468 outside investors taking shares in health and care companies in the last two years: 836 funds, firms and family offices, and 4,616 angels.
How much do health and care companies raise?
Over the last two years 498 rounds were raised, an estimated £491.8m in total. The median round was about £125k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 44% 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.