Health and care investors in the East of England
The East of England is anchored by Cambridge, one of Europe's leading life sciences and deep tech clusters, with university funds and specialist investors close by. Health and care businesses span digital health, clinics and care services. Investors range from impact funds to angels with clinical backgrounds. 344 investor-backed health and care companies in the East of England are in Pulse, and 6 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 344
- Active investors, 2 years
- 423
- Rounds, 2 years
- 52
- Median round
- £117k
Who is investing
In the last two years 61 funds, firms and family offices and 360 angels took shares in health and care companies in the East of England, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Addaptive Group Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Advent Life Sciences Fund III LP, Acting by Its Manager Advent Life Sciences LLP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Alchemy Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Alsgf Carry and Co-Invest LP, Acting by Its Manager Advent Life Sciences LLP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Anchor Care Holdings Ltd | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
| Anglia Angels Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| BC Equity & Management Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| BGF Investments Management Limited for and on Behalf of BGF Investments LP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 423 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, 52 funding rounds were raised by health and care companies in the East of England, an estimated £84.7m, with a median round of about £117k. 6 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 38% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How East of England compares
The East of England has 8% of the UK's health and care sector's 4,353 investor-backed companies. The median round of £117k is close to the £125k median for the UK's health and care sector, and below the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 29 are at seed, 10 have exited, 9 are inactive. The most active firm in these companies is Addaptive Group Holdings Limited, in 1 companies.
Questions
How many investors back health and care companies in the East of England?
Pulse found 423 outside investors taking shares in health and care companies in the East of England in the last two years: 61 funds, firms and family offices, and 360 angels.
How much do health and care companies in the East of England raise?
Over the last two years 52 rounds were raised, an estimated £84.7m in total. The median round was about £117k.
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?
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.