Investment Companies List - Discover UK Investors

Our Investment Companies List:

Over several years, we've built the definitive list of 350+ major investors in the UK start-up funding ecosystem (VC funds, private equity funds, accelerators, angel syndicates and more). The investment companies list covers pre-seed, seed and series A stage investors. 

Get started with a preview below, and use the links to apply for funding. You download the entire list for Excel, here.

UK Investor List:

Get the full list of 350+ UK Angel syndicate, VC and other investors here.

How do I use this investor list?

• Save time and discover 350+ angels and investors for your startup or growth stage business with our comprehensive list of verified UK investors, active in 2024, including:
• 216 UK Venture Capital ("VC") Funds.
• 67 UK Angel Investment Syndicates.
• 71 UK Accelerators, PE Funds, Crowdfunding platforms and more.

Edit, filter, sort or upload to your CRM:
Instantly download the full database as an Excel file, giving you the ability to:

1. Filter and sort investors by target industry, round type (i.e. pre-seed, seed, series A or series B), target funding round size (i.e. £250k - £10m), investment criteria (i..e Tech/SaaS, or consumer goods) and more.
   
   
2. Use the application link or email address (where applicable) to apply for investment funding.

Types of Investment Companies:

If you're looking for investors for your business or startup, understanding the diverse ecosystem of investment companies is crucial.

Different types of investors vary in their strategy, preferred sectors, and stages of business they typically fund. These include:

1. Venture Capital ("VC") Firms / Funds: Specialise in high-risk, high-reward investments in startups and early-stage companies with strong growth potential. Ideal for innovative tech or high-growth sectors.
   
   

2. Angel Investors: Wealthy individuals who provide capital for startups, often in exchange for ownership equity or convertible debt. They are a good fit for early-stage businesses needing seed funding.
   
   

3. Angel Investor Syndicates: Groups of individual investors who pool their resources to invest in startups and early-stage companies. Led by experienced angel investors, these syndicates allow individuals to participate in investment opportunities with smaller amounts of capital than would be required if investing alone. 
   
   

4. Private Equity Firms: Invest in a wide range of companies, from startups to mature businesses, often taking a significant or controlling interest with the aim of increasing value over time.
   
   

5. Crowdfunding Platforms: Enable businesses to raise small amounts of money from a large number of people, typically via the internet. Suitable for projects that can attract community interest and support.