Growth-stage ecommerce investors in the UK
Growth-stage companies are raising larger rounds to scale, usually led by later-stage funds, with early investors often still holding. Consumer brands and online retailers often raise from crowdfunding platforms and large groups of angels, alongside a smaller set of consumer-focused funds. 128 investor-backed growth-stage retail and ecommerce companies are in Pulse, and 10 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 128
- Active investors, 2 years
- 1,207
- Rounds, 2 years
- 156
- Median round
- £1.71m
Who is investing
In the last two years 246 funds, firms and family offices and 952 angels took shares in growth-stage retail and ecommerce companies, with the latest round in Oct 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Jamjar Investments | Fund or investment firm | 4 companies |
| Odin Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 4 companies |
| Active Partners | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| SyndicateRoom | Fund or investment firm | 3 companies |
| Eka Ventures I LP | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Eka Ventures II LP | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Euroblue Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Felix Capital Fund III LP | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
See all 1,207 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, 156 funding rounds were raised by growth-stage retail and ecommerce companies, an estimated £1.76bn, with a median round of about £1.71m. 10 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 25% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Retail and ecommerce compares
Retail and ecommerce companies make up 0% of the 74,284 investor-backed companies in Pulse. The median round of £1.71m is above the £176k median for the whole UK market. The most active firm in these companies is Jamjar Investments, in 4 companies.
Questions
How many investors back growth-stage retail and ecommerce companies?
Pulse found 1,207 outside investors taking shares in growth-stage retail and ecommerce companies in the last two years: 246 funds, firms and family offices, and 952 angels.
How much do growth-stage retail and ecommerce companies raise?
Over the last two years 156 rounds were raised, an estimated £1.76bn in total. The median round was about £1.71m.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 25% of recent valuations here carry a High confidence rating; the rest are marked Medium or Low.
Can I see every investor?
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