UK angel investors investing in startups
Angels are the largest group of shareholders in UK early-stage companies, usually investing through SEIS and EIS. These figures cover angels who hold shares in their own name; many more invest through platforms and nominees. 68,588 investor-backed UK are in Pulse, and 2,236 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Companies backed
- 68,588
- Active angels, 2 years
- 107,235
- Rounds, 2 years
- 17,609
- Median round
- £168k
Where they invest
In the last two years 107,235 angel investors took shares in UK companies, with the latest round in Nov 2026. Business services is the sector they back most, followed by software & it and retail & ecommerce. London has the most of these companies.
Angels are shown to subscribers only, without contact details.
See all 107,235 active angel investors, with what they've backed, estimated cheque sizes and who they invest alongside.
Rounds and valuations
Over the last two years, 17,609 funding rounds were raised by these companies, an estimated £52.54bn, with a median round of about £168k. 2,236 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 38% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
Questions
How many angel investors invest in UK startups?
Pulse found 107,235 angel investors taking shares in UK companies in the last two years, across 68,588 investor-backed companies.
How much do the companies they back raise?
Over the last two years 17,609 rounds were raised, an estimated £52.54bn in total. The median round was about £168k.
How accurate are the amounts?
They are Pulse estimates, each with a confidence rating. 38% of recent valuations here carry a High confidence rating; the rest are marked Medium or Low.
Can I see who these angels are?
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.