Health and care 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. Health and care businesses span digital health, clinics and care services. Investors range from impact funds to angels with clinical backgrounds. 862 investor-backed health and care companies in London are in Pulse, and 32 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 862
- Active investors, 2 years
- 2,067
- Rounds, 2 years
- 217
- Median round
- £250k
Who is investing
In the last two years 345 funds, firms and family offices and 1,712 angels took shares in health and care companies in London, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Imperial College Innovations Limited | University | 3 companies |
| Odin Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| SyndicateRoom | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| SyndicateRoom BBI | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Triple Point VCT 2011 PLC | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Albion Crown VCT PLC | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Albion Enterprise VCT PLC | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Avyaan Investement Group Ltd | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
See all 2,067 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, 217 funding rounds were raised by health and care companies in London, an estimated £285.9m, with a median round of about £250k. 32 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 44% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How London compares
London has 20% of the UK's health and care sector's 4,353 investor-backed companies. The median round of £250k is above the £125k median for the UK's health and care sector, and above the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 127 are at seed, 62 are at venture stage, 46 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is Imperial College Innovations Limited, in 3 companies.
Questions
How many investors back health and care companies in London?
Pulse found 2,067 outside investors taking shares in health and care companies in London in the last two years: 345 funds, firms and family offices, and 1,712 angels.
How much do health and care companies in London raise?
Over the last two years 217 rounds were raised, an estimated £285.9m in total. The median round was about £250k.
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.