Telecoms and connectivity investors in the UK
Connectivity and telecoms companies tend to raise from a small group of specialist funds and experienced industry angels. 367 investor-backed telecoms and connectivity companies are in Pulse, and 14 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 367
- Active investors, 2 years
- 782
- Rounds, 2 years
- 92
- Median round
- £287k
Who is investing
In the last two years 148 funds, firms and family offices and 632 angels took shares in telecoms and connectivity companies, 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 | 6 companies |
| Advencap Fibre Partnership I LP | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Balter Capital | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| Haselsteiner Holding GMBH | Holding company (possible family office) | 2 companies |
| NSV 2018 New Horizons Fund, LP | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| NSV 2021 Growth Opportunities Fund, LP | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| NSV Growth Opportunities Fund, L.P. | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
| NSV Investments II, LP | Fund or investment firm | 2 companies |
See all 782 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, 92 funding rounds were raised by telecoms and connectivity companies, an estimated £13.09bn, with a median round of about £287k. 14 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 39% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How Telecoms and connectivity compares
Telecoms and connectivity companies make up 0% of the 74,284 investor-backed companies in Pulse. The median round of £287k is above the £176k median for the whole UK market. By stage, 51 are at seed, 37 have exited, 27 are at venture stage. The most active firm in these companies is SFC Capital, in 6 companies.
Questions
How many investors back telecoms and connectivity companies?
Pulse found 782 outside investors taking shares in telecoms and connectivity companies in the last two years: 148 funds, firms and family offices, and 632 angels.
How much do telecoms and connectivity companies raise?
Over the last two years 92 rounds were raised, an estimated £13.09bn in total. The median round was about £287k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 39% 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.