Startup investors in Croydon
Croydon, in London, has 161 investor-backed companies in Pulse, and 5 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 161
- Active investors, 2 years
- 325
- Rounds, 2 years
- 35
- Median round
- £195k
Who is investing
In the last two years 68 funds, firms and family offices and 257 angels took shares in companies in Croydon, with the latest round in Aug 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| SyndicateRoom | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| SyndicateRoom BBI | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Ak Impact Investors LLP | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Angel Belichenov | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Angel Investors Bristol SPV Limited | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Arete Capital Fund I L.P | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
| Astia Angels | Fund or investment firm | 1 company |
See all 325 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, 35 funding rounds were raised by companies in Croydon, an estimated £19.9m, with a median round of about £195k. 5 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 31% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Croydon compares
Croydon accounts for 1% of the 22,421 investor-backed companies in London. The median round of £195k is close to the £205k median for London. The leading sectors are business services (44), software & it (23) and retail & ecommerce (22). By stage, 21 are at seed, 12 are at venture stage, 10 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is SyndicateRoom, in 3 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in Croydon?
Pulse found 325 outside investors taking shares in companies in Croydon in the last two years: 68 funds, firms and family offices, and 257 angels.
How much do companies in Croydon raise?
Over the last two years 35 rounds were raised, an estimated £19.9m in total. The median round was about £195k.
Which sectors raise the most in Croydon?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (44), software & it (23), retail & ecommerce (22) lead in Croydon, and most companies are at the seed stage.
Can I see every investor?
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