Seed healthtech investors in the UK
Seed-stage companies are raising their first priced rounds. These are usually SEIS and EIS rounds from angels, syndicates, crowdfunding platforms and seed funds. Health and care businesses span digital health, clinics and care services. Investors range from impact funds to angels with clinical backgrounds. 405 investor-backed seed health and care companies are in Pulse, and 70 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 405
- Active investors, 2 years
- 878
- Rounds, 2 years
- 236
- Median round
- £50k
Who is investing
In the last two years 96 funds, firms and family offices and 780 angels took shares in seed health and care companies, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Queen Mary University of London | University | 3 companies |
| Balanced Ventures Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Odin Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| The University of Manchester | University | 2 companies |
| 3 Sisters Ventures LLP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Activate Ventures LLP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Activate Ventures LLP 71-75 Shelton Street 42 the Grove London WC2H 9JQ | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Addaptive Group Holdings Limited | Holding company (possible family office) | 1 company |
See all 878 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, 236 funding rounds were raised by seed health and care companies, an estimated £32.7m, with a median round of about £50k. 70 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 49% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Health and care compares
Health and care companies make up 1% of the 74,284 investor-backed companies in Pulse. The median round of £50k is below the £176k median for the whole UK market. The most active firm in these companies is Queen Mary University of London, in 3 companies.
Questions
How many investors back seed health and care companies?
Pulse found 878 outside investors taking shares in seed health and care companies in the last two years: 96 funds, firms and family offices, and 780 angels.
How much do seed health and care companies raise?
Over the last two years 236 rounds were raised, an estimated £32.7m in total. The median round was about £50k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 49% 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.