Health and care investors in the South East
The South East combines the Oxford and Reading technology clusters with a dense commuter-belt angel community and strong university spinout activity. Health and care businesses span digital health, clinics and care services. Investors range from impact funds to angels with clinical backgrounds. 665 investor-backed health and care companies in the South East are in Pulse, and 14 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 665
- Active investors, 2 years
- 764
- Rounds, 2 years
- 67
- Median round
- £85k
Who is investing
In the last two years 139 funds, firms and family offices and 625 angels took shares in health and care companies in the South East, with the latest round in Sep 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 |
| Belsize Healthcare Capital 1 Limited | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| 4T Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Balanced Ventures Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Belsize Healthcare Capital 2 Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| GT Healthcare Partners Fund III LP | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| LBK Capital Group Ag | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| MNL Parkwalk | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
See all 764 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, 67 funding rounds were raised by health and care companies in the South East, an estimated £56.6m, with a median round of about £85k. 14 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 51% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How South East compares
The South East has 15% of the UK's health and care sector's 4,353 investor-backed companies. The median round of £85k is below the £125k median for the UK's health and care sector, and below the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 61 are at seed, 44 have exited, 26 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 in the South East?
Pulse found 764 outside investors taking shares in health and care companies in the South East in the last two years: 139 funds, firms and family offices, and 625 angels.
How much do health and care companies in the South East raise?
Over the last two years 67 rounds were raised, an estimated £56.6m in total. The median round was about £85k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 51% 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.