Series A 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. 2,836 investor-backed series a companies in London are in Pulse, and 201 raised a first funding round in the last year.
- Investor-backed companies
- 2,836
- Active investors, 2 years
- 18,643
- Rounds, 2 years
- 3,837
- Median round
- £254k
Who is investing
In the last two years 3,378 funds, firms and family offices and 15,207 angels took shares in series a companies in London, with the latest round in Nov 2026. These are the firms backing the most of these companies:
| Firm | Type | Companies |
|---|---|---|
| Odin Investments Limited | Fund or investment firm | 85 companies |
| SyndicateRoom | Fund or investment firm | 67 companies |
| SFC Capital | Fund or investment firm | 53 companies |
| SyndicateRoom BBI | Fund or investment firm | 47 companies |
| Ascension | Fund or investment firm | 46 companies |
| Octopus Ventures | Fund or investment firm | 41 companies |
| Haatch | Fund or investment firm | 36 companies |
| Haatch BBI | Fund or investment firm | 33 companies |
See all 18,643 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, 3,837 funding rounds were raised by series a companies in London, an estimated £2.92bn, with a median round of about £254k. 201 of the companies raised their first priced round in the last 12 months. 36% of these valuations carry a High confidence rating.
How London compares
London has 52% of the UK's series a companies's 5,483 investor-backed companies. The median round of £254k is close to the £250k median for the UK's series a companies, and above the UK-wide £176k. The leading sectors are software & it (1,198), business services (379) and retail & ecommerce (235). The most active firm in these companies is Odin Investments Limited, in 85 companies.
Questions
How many investors back series a companies in London?
Pulse found 18,643 outside investors taking shares in series a companies in London in the last two years: 3,378 funds, firms and family offices, and 15,207 angels.
How much do series a companies in London raise?
Over the last two years 3,837 rounds were raised, an estimated £2.92bn in total. The median round was about £254k.
Which sectors raise the most in London?
By number of investor-backed companies, software & it (1,198), business services (379), retail & ecommerce (235) 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.