Startup 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. 22,421 investor-backed companies in London are in Pulse, and 1,034 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 22,421
- Active investors, 2 years
- 62,358
- Rounds, 2 years
- 9,413
- Median round
- £205k
Who is investing
In the last two years 11,418 funds, firms and family offices and 50,718 angels took shares in companies in London, with the latest round in Nov 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 206 companies |
| Odin Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 165 companies |
| SyndicateRoom | Fund or investment firm | 124 companies |
| Ascension | Fund or investment firm | 89 companies |
| Octopus Ventures | Fund or investment firm | 86 companies |
| SyndicateRoom BBI | Fund or investment firm | 82 companies |
| Haatch | Fund or investment firm | 80 companies |
| Fuel Ventures | Fund or investment firm | 77 companies |
See all 62,358 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, 9,413 funding rounds were raised by companies in London, an estimated £3486.18bn, with a median round of about £205k. 1,034 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 36% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How London compares
London has 30% of the UK's 74,284 investor-backed companies. The median round of £205k is above the £176k median for the UK, and above the UK-wide £176k. The leading sectors are business services (5,365), software & it (5,362) and retail & ecommerce (2,046). By stage, 3,826 are at seed, 2,836 are at venture stage, 1,481 have exited. The most active firm in these companies is SFC Capital, in 206 companies.
Questions
How many investors back companies in London?
Pulse found 62,358 outside investors taking shares in companies in London in the last two years: 11,418 funds, firms and family offices, and 50,718 angels.
How much do companies in London raise?
Over the last two years 9,413 rounds were raised, an estimated £3486.18bn in total. The median round was about £205k.
Which sectors raise the most in London?
By number of investor-backed companies, business services (5,365), software & it (5,362), retail & ecommerce (2,046) lead in London, and most companies are at the seed stage.
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.