Updated List of Top Active Investors & VCs Backing Startups in the UK in 2025

Last update to database: July 06, 2026

Leading Investors & Venture Capital Firms Funding Startups in the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom continues to be one of Europe’s most dynamic startup markets in 2025, attracting major investment across technology, finance, and innovation sectors. The top active investors and VCs backing startups in the UK are fueling growth in fintech, AI, SaaS, health tech, and climate-focused ventures.


These investors are helping founders scale globally by providing capital, mentorship, and strategic expertise. Many are headquartered in London, Manchester, and Cambridge, while others are international funds actively investing in UK-based startups.


Our database highlights investors currently funding startups across the United Kingdom. Updated weekly, it provides founders, analysts, and business development teams with clear visibility into who’s investing in UK innovation right now.

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Investor Name
Industry Focus Recent Investments Recent Investment Date Check Size Stage Focus Geography Focus Company Headquarters Firm Type Portfolio Size Portfolio Highlights Co-Investor Network
British Business Bank Financial Services & FinTech Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock June, 2026 $500k–$1M Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A United Kingdom Sheffield, England, United Kingdom Other 90000 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Unknown
Guinness Ventures Technology, Financial Services & FinTech, Health Care & Wellness, SaaS & Software Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock June, 2026 $1M-$10M Seed, Series A, Series B United Kingdom London, England, United Kingdom Venture Capital 25 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Unknown
Octopus Ventures SaaS & Software, Biotechnology, GreenTech & Sustainability, Financial Services & FinTech, Health Care & Wellness Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock July, 2026 $125k-$1M Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B Europe, United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Germany London, London, United Kingdom Venture Capital 272 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Amadeus Capital Partners, Speedinvest, Phoenix Court, Plug and Play Tech Center, Calm/Storm Ventures
Episode 1 Ventures SaaS & Software, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Apps & Platforms Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock June, 2026 $500k-$1M Pre-Seed, Seed United Kingdom, Europe London, England and Wales Venture Capital 65 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Unknown
TriplePoint Capital Information Technology, SaaS & Software, Artificial Intelligence, Financial Services & FinTech, Cyber Security & Privacy Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock June, 2026 $1M-$10M Series A North America, Europe, Asia Menlo Park, California, United States Venture Capital 159 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Black Opal Ventures, Bosch Ventures, Capricorn Investment Group, Catapult Ventures, Chamaeleon
Calculus Capital Technology, Health Care & Wellness, Media & Content Creation, SaaS & Software, Financial Services & FinTech Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock June, 2026 $1M–$10M Seed, Series A, Growth United Kingdom London, England, United Kingdom Venture Capital 34 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Unknown
20VC SaaS & Software, Artificial Intelligence, Financial Services & FinTech, Business & Professional Services, Real Estate Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock June, 2026 $250k-$500k Angel, Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A United Kingdom, Europe, United States London, United Kingdom Venture Capital 50 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Accel, Antler, Kima Ventures, Microsoft
Singular Miscellaneous Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock June, 2026 $1M-$10M Seed, Series A, Series B Europe Paris, France Venture Capital 40 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Unknown
Highland Europe SaaS & Software, Apps & Platforms, Information Technology, Financial Services & FinTech, Marketing, Advertising & Sales Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock June, 2026 $10M-$20M Series B, Series C, Series D Europe, Israel, United Kingdom London, England, United Kingdom Venture Capital 70 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Accel, Felix Capital, Index Ventures, Balderton Capital
Partech Artificial Intelligence, Manufacturing, SaaS & Software, Financial Services & FinTech, Information Technology Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock June, 2026 $1M-$10M Angel, Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D Europe, North America, Africa, Middle East Paris, Île-de-France, France Venture Capital 220 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Unknown
Redalpine SaaS & Software, Artificial Intelligence, Financial Services & FinTech, Science & Engineering, Information Technology Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock June, 2026 $1M-$10M Seed, Series A, Series B Europe Zurich, Switzerland Venture Capital 100 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Klarna, Proxima Fusion, 9fin, vivenu
Revaia Artificial Intelligence, SaaS & Software, Data & Analytics, Financial Services & FinTech, GreenTech & Sustainability Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock June, 2026 $1M-$10M Series B, Series C, Series D Europe, North America Paris, Île-de-France, France Venture Capital 50 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Unknown
The FSE Group Financial Services & FinTech, Business & Professional Services, SaaS & Software, Information Technology Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock June, 2026 $100k-$250k Seed, Series A, Series B United Kingdom Fleet, Hampshire, United Kingdom Venture Capital 1018 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock British Business Bank, Funding London, Local Enterprise Partnerships
TQ Ventures Artificial Intelligence, SaaS & Software, Healthcare & Wellness, Financial Services & FinTech, Consumer Tech Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock June, 2026 $1M-$10M Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C United States, Europe, Asia New York, New York, United States Venture Capital 95 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Y Combinator, Techstars, National Science Foundation, Callaghan Innovation, MassChallenge
Index Ventures SaaS & Software, Enterprise, Consumer, Artificial Intelligence, Financial Services & FinTech Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock July, 2026 $500k-$1M Seed, Series A, Series B United States, Europe, Israel London, England, United Kingdom Venture Capital 669 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Sequoia Capital, Accel, Benchmark, Lightspeed Venture Partners
VentureFriends SaaS & Software, Marketplaces, Financial Services & FinTech, E-Commerce & Retail, Business & Professional Services Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock June, 2026 $500k-$1M Pre-Seed, Seed Europe, Middle East Athens, Greece Venture Capital 100 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Accel, Index Ventures, Balderton Capital
CommerzVentures Financial Services & FinTech, InsurTech, Climate FinTech, Artificial Intelligence, SaaS & Software Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock June, 2026 $1M-$10M Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D Europe, Israel, United States, Africa Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany Corporate VC 43 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Acton Capital, Anthemis Group, Plug and Play Tech Center, Capnamic Ventures, EnBW New Ventures
Future Back Ventures Artificial Intelligence, SaaS & Software, Financial Services & FinTech, Information Technology, Business & Professional Services Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock June, 2026 $100k-$250k Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B North America, Europe, Asia San Francisco, California, United States Venture Capital 18 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Sequoia, Andreessen Horowitz, Accel
Venture Stars Apps & Platforms, Artificial Intelligence, SaaS & Software, Financial Services & FinTech, Health Care & Wellness Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock June, 2026 $500k-$1M Pre-Seed, Seed Europe, North America Munich, Bavaria, Germany Venture Capital 20 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Alstin Capital, YZR Capital, World Fund, D11Z.Ventures
Redpoint Apps & Platforms, SaaS & Software, Information Technology, Financial Services & FinTech, Media & Content Creation Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock June, 2026 $1M–$10M Seed, Series A, Growth North America, Asia, United States, China San Francisco, California, United States Venture Capital 465 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock undefined
Makers Fund Gaming, Media & Content Creation, Apps & Platforms, Artificial Intelligence, SaaS & Software Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock June, 2026 $500k-$1M Seed, Series A, Series B North America, Europe, Asia San Francisco, California, United States Venture Capital 80 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Supercell, Unity, Devolver Digital, Microsoft, Google
Balderton Capital Enterprise Applications, FinTech, Software, Energy Tech, Retail Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock June, 2026 $10M–$20M Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late-stage United Kingdom, United States, Germany, France, Sweden, United Arab Emirates, Italy London, London, United Kingdom Venture Capital 260 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Accel, Index Ventures, Point Nine, Redpoint Ventures, Google Ventures
Draper Associates Artificial Intelligence, Robotics & Automation, Biotechnology, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Aerospace & Space Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock June, 2026 $250k-$500k Angel, Pre-Seed, Seed Global, United States San Mateo, California, United States Venture Capital 400 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital, Founders Fund, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Accel
Purple Ventures SaaS & Software, Artificial Intelligence, Health Care & Wellness, Enterprise Applications, High Tech Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock June, 2026 $250k-$500k Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A Europe, Czech Republic, Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) Brno, Czech Republic Venture Capital 29 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Soulmates Ventures, other unnamed co-investors
Oxford Science Enterprises Biotechnology, Health Care & Wellness, Science & Engineering, Deep Tech Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock June, 2026 $1M-$10M Seed, Series A, Series B United Kingdom, Europe Oxford, England, United Kingdom Venture Capital 50 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Unknown
UK Research And Innovation Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, CleanTech & Sustainability, Manufacturing, Science & Engineering Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock June, 2026 $100k-$250k Angel, Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A United Kingdom Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Corporate VC 968 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Boundary Capital Partners, British Design Fund, Earlymarket LLP, HG Ventures, Hiro Capital
Plural VC High Tech, Enterprise Applications, Life Sciences, Artificial Intelligence, SaaS & Software Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock June, 2026 $1M-$10M Seed, Series A Europe, United Kingdom Washington, District of Columbia, United States Venture Capital 35 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Tiny, LocalGlobe, Episode 1 Ventures, Global Founders Capital, Entrepreneur First
Elder Gull SaaS & Software, Artificial Intelligence, Financial Services & FinTech, Health Care & Wellness, Apps & Platforms Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock June, 2026 $100k-$250k Seed, Series A United States, Europe United Kingdom Venture Capital 40 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Sequoia, Andreessen Horowitz, Accel
Amino Capital Enterprise Applications, Information Technology, SaaS & Software, Financial Services & FinTech, Data & Analytics Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock June, 2026 $500k-$1M Angel, Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C United States, China, Singapore, Canada, Anguilla Palo Alto, California, United States Venture Capital 207 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock AIX Ventures, Cris Conde, Bessemer Venture Partners, Acquisition.com, 31kx
Sands Capital Information Technology, SaaS & Software, Financial Services & FinTech, Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock June, 2026 $10M-$20M Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D North America, Europe, Asia Arlington, Virginia, United States Venture Capital 50 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Unknown
General Catalyst Artificial Intelligence, Health Care & Wellness, Financial Services & FinTech, SaaS & Software, Enterprise Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock June, 2026 $1M–$10M Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth North America, Europe, Asia Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Venture Capital 800 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock GC Famiglia (community of CEOs, founders, partners, policymakers)
Meridian Health Ventures Health Care & Wellness, Biotechnology, SaaS & Software, Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise Software Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock June, 2026 $1M-$10M Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A United Kingdom, United States, Europe London, England, United Kingdom Venture Capital 18 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock General Catalyst, Gov.uk, EIC Fund, Taipei Medical University, Lakestar
Green Angel Ventures GreenTech & Sustainability, Energy, Science & Engineering Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock June, 2026 $100k-$250k Seed, Series A United Kingdom London, England, United Kingdom Venture Capital 30 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Unknown
Zero Carbon Capital GreenTech & Sustainability, Science & Engineering, Energy, Manufacturing, Data & Analytics Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock June, 2026 $250k-$500k Pre-Seed, Seed Europe, United Kingdom Havant, England, United Kingdom Venture Capital 25 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Unknown
Y Combinator Apps & Platforms, SaaS & Software, Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, EdTech and Training Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock July, 2026 $500k-$1M Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B United States, North America United States Accelerator 5000 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Top startup investors (network introduced by YC)
Crosspoint Capital Cyber Security & Privacy, Information Technology, SaaS & Software, Artificial Intelligence, Financial Services & FinTech Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock June, 2026 $10M-$20M Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D United States Menlo Park, California, United States Private Equity 11 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Silver Lake Partners, Thoma Bravo, KKR, Vista Equity Partners, Insight Partners
Ascension Ventures Health Care & Wellness, Medical Devices, Technology, SaaS & Software, Biotechnology Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock June, 2026 $1M-$10M Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C United States Saint Louis, Missouri, United States Venture Capital 80 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Unknown
Raw Ventures Business & Professional Services, SaaS & Software, Financial Services & FinTech, Health Care & Wellness, Media & Content Creation Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock June, 2026 $250k-$500k Pre-Seed, Seed Europe, North America London, United Kingdom Venture Capital 36 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Accel, Khosla Ventures, Kima Ventures, New York Angels, Y Combinator
Abstract Biotechnology, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, SaaS & Software, Financial Services & FinTech, Artificial Intelligence Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock June, 2026 $1M-$10M Seed, Series A United States San Francisco, California, United States Venture Capital 150 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Unknown
Radical Ventures Artificial Intelligence, SaaS & Software, Biotechnology, Data & Analytics, Robotics Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock July, 2026 $1M-$10M Seed, Series A, Series C North America, Europe Toronto, Ontario, Canada Venture Capital 113 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock General Catalyst, Creative Ventures, Omers Ventures
IQ Capital Artificial Intelligence, Energy, Biotechnology, Science & Engineering, Manufacturing Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock June, 2026 $1M-$10M Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A Europe London, London, United Kingdom Venture Capital 200 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Unknown
Kibo Invest GreenTech & Sustainability, Financial Services & FinTech, SaaS & Software Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock June, 2026 $1M-$10M Seed, Series A Asia, Singapore Singapore, Singapore, Singapore Family Office 40 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Unknown
Accel SaaS & Software, Information Technology, Financial Services & FinTech, Health Care & Wellness, Artificial Intelligence Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock July, 2026 $1M-$10M Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D United States, United Kingdom, India, China Palo Alto, California, United States Venture Capital 1133 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Y Combinator, Sequoia Capital, Tiger Global Management, Insight Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners
Northern Gritstone Life Sciences, Science & Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, SaaS & Software, Hardware Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock June, 2026 $1M-$10M Seed, Series A, Series B, Series D United Kingdom, United States Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Venture Capital 33 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock European Union, Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund, local pension funds, Aviva, Fulcrum Asset Management
Drakewood Capital Natural Resources, Financial Services & FinTech, Mining, Science & Engineering Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock May, 2026 $1M-$10M Seed, Series A Europe, United Kingdom London, England, United Kingdom Other 20 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Unknown
Dara Capital Financial Services & FinTech, Business & Professional Services, Alternative Investments Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock May, 2026 $1M-$10M Seed, Series A Europe, United States Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland Other 20 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Unknown
Core Capital Partners Enterprise Software, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security & Privacy, Data & Analytics, Mobile Technology Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock May, 2026 $500k-$1M Seed, Series A United States, Mid-Atlantic (Washington DC, Atlanta, New York) Potomac, Maryland, United States Venture Capital 40 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Unknown
R42 Group Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, SaaS & Software, Health Care & Wellness, Data & Analytics Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock May, 2026 $100k-$250k Angel, Pre-Seed, Seed United States Stanford, California, United States Venture Capital 50 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Unknown
Peak XV SaaS & Software, Artificial Intelligence, Financial Services & FinTech, E-Commerce & Retail, Health Care & Wellness Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock June, 2026 $1M-$10M Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B India, Southeast Asia Bangalore, Karnataka, India Venture Capital 400 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Unknown
Shore Capital Financial Services & FinTech, Business & Professional Services, Equity Capital Markets, Corporate Broking, Asset Management Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock May, 2026 $1M-$10M Seed, Series A, Series B United Kingdom, Europe London, England, United Kingdom Other 40 Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock Unknown

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