Seed 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. 3,826 investor-backed seed companies in London are in Pulse, and 672 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 3,826
- Active investors, 2 years
- 12,882
- Rounds, 2 years
- 3,133
- Median round
- £80k
Who is investing
In the last two years 1,482 funds, firms and family offices and 11,366 angels took shares in seed 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 | 95 companies |
| Antler | Fund or investment firm | 40 companies |
| Odin Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 37 companies |
| Haatch | Fund or investment firm | 35 companies |
| Haatch BBI | Fund or investment firm | 35 companies |
| SFC BBI | Fund or investment firm | 31 companies |
| Fuel Ventures | Fund or investment firm | 28 companies |
| SyndicateRoom | Fund or investment firm | 23 companies |
See all 12,882 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, 3,133 funding rounds were raised by seed companies in London, an estimated £584.7m, with a median round of about £80k. 672 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 42% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How London compares
London has 39% of the UK's seed companies's 9,780 investor-backed companies. The median round of £80k is above the £70k median for the UK's seed companies, and below the UK-wide £176k. The leading sectors are software & it (1,286), business services (678) and retail & ecommerce (454). The most active firm in these companies is SFC Capital, in 95 companies.
Questions
How many investors back seed companies in London?
Pulse found 12,882 outside investors taking shares in seed companies in London in the last two years: 1,482 funds, firms and family offices, and 11,366 angels.
How much do seed companies in London raise?
Over the last two years 3,133 rounds were raised, an estimated £584.7m in total. The median round was about £80k.
Which sectors raise the most in London?
By number of investor-backed companies, software & it (1,286), business services (678), retail & ecommerce (454) lead in London.
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.