Life sciences and biotech 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. Life sciences companies tend to raise fewer but larger rounds, often backed by university venture arms, specialist funds and Innovate UK grants. Many show a long gap between first funding and later rounds. 360 investor-backed life sciences and biotech companies in London are in Pulse, and 25 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 360
- Active investors, 2 years
- 2,387
- Rounds, 2 years
- 350
- Median round
- £374k
Who is investing
In the last two years 619 funds, firms and family offices and 1,762 angels took shares in life sciences and biotech 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 | 20 companies |
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 12 companies |
| Entrepreneur First Operations Limited | Fund or investment firm | 7 companies |
| The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Oxford | University | 7 companies |
| British Patient Capital Limited | Fund or investment firm | 6 companies |
| Entrepreneur First (Global) L.P. | Fund or investment firm | 6 companies |
| King's College London | University | 6 companies |
| Octopus Ventures | Fund or investment firm | 6 companies |
See all 2,387 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, 350 funding rounds were raised by life sciences and biotech companies in London, an estimated £1.20bn, with a median round of about £374k. 25 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 33% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How London compares
London has 29% of the UK's life sciences and biotech sector's 1,251 investor-backed companies. The median round of £374k is close to the £368k median for the UK's life sciences and biotech sector, and above the UK-wide £176k. By stage, 99 are at venture stage, 66 are at seed, 60 are growth. The most active firm in these companies is Imperial College Innovations Limited, in 20 companies.
Questions
How many investors back life sciences and biotech companies in London?
Pulse found 2,387 outside investors taking shares in life sciences and biotech companies in London in the last two years: 619 funds, firms and family offices, and 1,762 angels.
How much do life sciences and biotech companies in London raise?
Over the last two years 350 rounds were raised, an estimated £1.20bn in total. The median round was about £374k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 33% 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.