Updated List of Top Active Investors & VCs Backing Startups in the UK in 2025
Last update to database: October 13, 2025
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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Updated List of Top Active Investors & VCs Backing Startups in the UK in 2025
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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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Industry Focus | Recent Investments | Recent Investment Date | Check Size | Stage Focus | Geography Focus | Company Headquarters | Firm Type | Portfolio Size | Portfolio Highlights | Co-Investor Network |
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| Andreessen Horowitz | Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Financial Services & FinTech, Gaming | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | October, 2025 | $500k–$1M | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late-stage | North America, United States | Menlo Park, California, United States | Venture Capital | 1000 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Thrive Capital, General Catalyst, Alumni Ventures, Sequoia Capital, Accel |
| Temasek | Financial Services & FinTech, Telecommunications, Media & Content Creation, Consumer & Real Estate, Life Sciences & AgriTech, Logistics & Transportation | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | September, 2025 | $20M+ | Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D | Asia, North America, Europe, Singapore, United States, China, India, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Canada | Singapore, Singapore, Singapore | Other | 1000 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| NVIDIA | Artificial Intelligence, Hardware, Data & Analytics, SaaS & Software, Science & Engineering | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | October, 2025 | $1M-$10M | Seed, Series A, Series B | United States, North America, Europe, Asia | Santa Clara, California, United States | Corporate VC | 120 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Accel Partners, Kleiner Perkins |
| Lightspeed | Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security & Privacy, Biotechnology, SaaS & Software, Financial Services & FinTech | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | October, 2025 | $1M–$10M | Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late-stage | North America, Europe, Asia, India, Israel, Southeast Asia | Menlo Park, California, United States | Venture Capital | 500 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Greylock Partners, Accel, NEA |
| British Business Bank | Financial Services & FinTech | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | October, 2025 | $500k–$1M | Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A | United Kingdom | Sheffield, England, United Kingdom | Other | 90000 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| New Enterprise Associates | Health Care & Wellness, Information Technology, SaaS & Software, Biotechnology, Financial Services & FinTech | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | October, 2025 | $1M-$10M | Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D | United States, Europe, Asia | Menlo Park, California, United States | Venture Capital | 450 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | ARCH Venture Partners, Foresite Labs, Lux Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Sequoia Capital |
| BoxGroup | FinTech, SaaS & Software, Marketplaces, GreenTech & Sustainability, Developer Tools | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | September, 2025 | $500k–$1M | Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A | United States, New York, San Francisco | New York, New York, United States | Venture Capital | 872 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| Filter Fund | Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security & Privacy, SaaS & Software, Financial Services & FinTech, Data & Analytics | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | September, 2025 | $250k-$500k | Seed, Series A | United States | Park City, Utah, United States | Venture Capital | 200 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Y Combinator, Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Softbank, a16Z |
| Empirical Ventures | Biotechnology, Advanced Materials, Robotics & Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Science & Engineering | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | September, 2025 | $100k-$250k | Pre-Seed, Seed | Europe | United Kingdom | Venture Capital | 63 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| Lakestar | Deep Tech, Healthcare, Financial Services & FinTech, Artificial Intelligence, SaaS & Software | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | September, 2025 | $1M-$10M | Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D | Europe | Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland | Venture Capital | 100 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Balderton, Eldridge Industries |
| Bessemer | Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Cyber Security & Privacy, Financial Services & FinTech, SaaS & Software | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | October, 2025 | $1M–$10M | Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C | North America, Europe, Israel, India | San Francisco, California, United States | Venture Capital | 390 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| Hoplon | Real Estate, Financial Services & FinTech, Business & Professional Services, Corporate Credit, Restructurings | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | September, 2025 | $10M-$20M | Other | Europe, United Kingdom | London, United Kingdom | Private Equity | 20 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Avelios Alternative Assets, Wayzata, Focus Partners Wealth |
| Never Lift | Logistics & Transportation, Mobility, Infrastructure | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | September, 2025 | $500k-$1M | Pre-Seed, Seed | United States, New York | New York, New York, United States | Venture Capital | 25 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| Ono Venture Investment | Biotechnology, Health Care & Wellness, Science & Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, SaaS & Software | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | September, 2025 | $1M-$10M | Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B | United States, Asia | San Francisco, California, United States | Corporate VC | 11 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| Begin Capital | Artificial Intelligence, SaaS & Software, Social & Lifestyle Networks, Cyber Security & Privacy, EdTech and Training | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | September, 2025 | $500k-$1M | Seed, Series A | Europe, United Kingdom | London, United Kingdom | Venture Capital | 50 | 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 | October, 2025 | $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 |
| NatWest Group | Financial Services & FinTech, Technology, Data & Analytics, SaaS & Software, Banking | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | September, 2025 | $1M-$10M | Seed, Series A, Series B | United Kingdom, Europe, India | London, England, United Kingdom | Corporate VC | 100 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| Notion Capital | SaaS & Software, Financial Services & FinTech, Artificial Intelligence, Business & Professional Services | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | October, 2025 | $1M-$10M | Seed, Series A, Series B | Europe, United Kingdom | London, United Kingdom | Venture Capital | 200 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| Soapbox | SaaS & Software, Artificial Intelligence, Financial Services & FinTech | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | September, 2025 | $100k-$250k | Pre-Seed, Seed | United Kingdom | London, United Kingdom | Venture Capital | 40 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| Insight Partners | SaaS & Software, Cyber Security & Privacy, Financial Services & FinTech, Health Care & Wellness, Information Technology | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | October, 2025 | $10M–$20M | Series A, Series B, Growth, Late-stage | United States, Europe, Israel | New York, New York, United States | Venture Capital | 800 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Sequoia Capital, Accel, Tiger Global Management, TCV |
| Phoenix Court | SaaS & Software, Financial Services & FinTech, Cyber Security & Privacy, E-Commerce & Retail, Media & Content Creation | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | September, 2025 | $100k-$1M | Seed, Series A | United Kingdom, Europe | London, London, United Kingdom | Venture Capital | 200 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Seedcamp, Index Ventures, Accel, Balderton Capital |
| RTP Global | Artificial Intelligence, SaaS & Software, Financial Services & FinTech, E-Commerce & Retail, EdTech and Training | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | October, 2025 | $1M-$10M | Seed, Series A, Series B | United States, Europe, Asia | London, England, United Kingdom | Venture Capital | 150 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| Madrona | Artificial Intelligence, SaaS & Software, Health Care & Wellness, Apps & Platforms, Data & Analytics | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | October, 2025 | $1M-$10M | Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C | United States, Seattle, Silicon Valley | Seattle, Washington, United States | Venture Capital | 90 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Andreessen Horowitz, First Round Capital, Floodgate, BAMCAP |
| The Helm | Health Care & Wellness, SaaS & Software, Financial Services & FinTech, GreenTech & Sustainability, Food & Drink | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | September, 2025 | $500k-$1M | Seed, Series A | United States | New York, New York, United States | Venture Capital | 40 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Chiyo, Dog Drop, Aunt Flow, Miss Grass, c16 Biosciences |
| SV Health Investors | Biotechnology, Health Care & Wellness, Medical Devices, Healthcare services | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | September, 2025 | $10M–$20M | Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D | United States, United Kingdom | Boston, Massachusetts, United States | Venture Capital | 75 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| RA Capital | Health Care & Wellness, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | September, 2025 | $1M-$10M | Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C | North America, Europe, Asia | Boston, Massachusetts, United States | Venture Capital | 40 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Flagship Pioneering, Spark Capital, Perceptive Advisors, Bain Capital Life Science |
| Archangel Ventures | Information Technology, Defence, Software & Platforms, Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | September, 2025 | $250k-$500k | Pre-Seed, Seed | Europe, United Kingdom, Estonia | London, United Kingdom | Venture Capital | 20 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| Norfund | Renewable Energy, Financial Services & FinTech, AgriTech & Farming, Manufacturing, GreenTech & Sustainability | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | September, 2025 | $1M-$10M | Seed, Series A, Series B | Africa, Asia, Latin America | Oslo, Oslo, Norway | Other | 80 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Norwegian Investment Fund, IFC, CDC Group |
| Flybridge | Artificial Intelligence, SaaS & Software, Data & Analytics, Financial Services & FinTech, Business & Professional Services | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | September, 2025 | $1M-$10M | Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A | United States | New York, New York, United States | Venture Capital | 100 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Union Square Ventures, Founder Collective, Flagship Pioneering, First Round Capital, Sigma Partners |
| Playground Global | Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Automation, Energy, Hardware | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | September, 2025 | $1M-$10M | Pre-Seed, Seed | United States, Palo Alto | Palo Alto, California, United States | Venture Capital | 40 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Greylock Partners, Lux Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners |
| Common Magic | Apps & Platforms, SaaS & Software, Social & Lifestyle Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Data & Analytics | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | September, 2025 | $250k-$500k | Pre-Seed, Seed | United States, Europe | London, United Kingdom | Venture Capital | 30 | 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 | October, 2025 | $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) |
| Omran Group OM | Travel, Tourism & Events, Property & Real Estate, Health Care & Wellness, Education | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | September, 2025 | $10M-$20M | Middle East | Muscat, Muscat, Oman | Other | 20 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown | |
| Amadeus Capital Partners | Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, GreenTech & Sustainability, Hardware, SaaS & Software | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | September, 2025 | $1M–$10M | Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth | Europe, United Kingdom | London, England, United Kingdom | Venture Capital | 190 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| THENA Capital | Health Care & Wellness, Biotechnology, Medical Devices (represented under Fast-track medical devices in text), Digital Health Platforms (represented under Apps & Platforms), Artificial Intelligence | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | September, 2025 | $500k-$1M | Seed, Series A | United Kingdom, Europe | London, Greater London, United Kingdom | Venture Capital | 10 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Lightspeed India Partners, Olam Capital, Sequoia Capital, First Round Capital |
| OrbiMed | Biotechnology, Health Care & Wellness, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Digital Health | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | September, 2025 | $1M–$10M | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late-stage | North America, Asia, Europe, Middle East | New York, New York, United States | Venture Capital | 500 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| Acurio Ventures | Apps & Platforms, Artificial Intelligence, EdTech and Training, Health Care & Wellness, SaaS & Software | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | September, 2025 | $1M-$10M | Seed, Series A | Europe | Bilbao, Biscay, Spain | Venture Capital | 90 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| Emerald Ventures | Energy, Food & Drink, Water & Wastewater (as part of Industrial IT & Mobility), Packaging & Materials, Industrial IT | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | September, 2025 | $1M-$10M | Seed, Series A, Series B | Europe, North America, Asia | Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland | Venture Capital | 90 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| F4 Fund | Electronics & Devices, Gaming, Apps & Platforms, SaaS & Software, Business & Professional Services | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | September, 2025 | $250k-$500k | Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A | United States | Los Angeles, California, United States | Venture Capital | 28 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | General Catalyst, 3LAUNCH Fund, Play Ventures, Alumni Ventures, Krafton |
| BGF | Infrastructure, Technology, Education, Waste Management, Specialist Manufacturing, Food & Drink | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | September, 2025 | $1M-$10M | Early stage, Growth stage, Quoted companies | United Kingdom, Ireland | London, England, United Kingdom | Venture Capital | 300 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| Betaworks | Artificial Intelligence, SaaS & Software, Media & Content Creation, Gaming, Telecommunications | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | September, 2025 | $250k-$500k | Pre-Seed, Seed | United States, New York | New York, New York, United States | Venture Capital | 150 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Headline, Founder Collective, Lerer Hippeau, SV Angel, DFJ Growth |
| SR One Capital Management | Biotechnology, Health Care & Wellness, Therapeutics, Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | September, 2025 | $10M-$20M | Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D | United States, United Kingdom, Israel, Canada, Switzerland | Redwood City, California, United States | Corporate VC | 103 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Roche Venture Fund, OrbiMed, Sofinnova Partners, Polaris Partners, Lilly Ventures |
| Foresight Group | Energy, GreenTech & Sustainability, Health Care & Wellness, Manufacturing, Science & Engineering | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | September, 2025 | $250k-$500k | Seed | Europe, Australia, United States | London, England, United Kingdom | Private Equity | 40 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| Capria Ventures | Applied Artificial Intelligence, Financial Services & FinTech, AgriTech & Farming, EdTech and Training, SaaS & Software | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | September, 2025 | $500k–$1M | Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth | India, Southeast Asia, Latin America, Middle East, Africa | Seattle, Washington, United States | Venture Capital | 100 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Local VC firms in Global South tech hubs |
| Sorin Investments | Financial Services & FinTech, Health Care & Wellness, E-Commerce & Retail, Artificial Intelligence, SaaS & Software | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | September, 2025 | $1M–$10M | Series A, Series B | India | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | Venture Capital | 11 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| Z47 | Financial Services & FinTech, E-Commerce & Retail, SaaS & Software, Travel, Tourism & Events, Business & Professional Services | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | October, 2025 | $1M–$10M | Seed, Series A, Series B | India | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India | Venture Capital | 100 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| IDC Ventures | Financial Services & FinTech, Marketplaces | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | September, 2025 | $1M–$10M | Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D | Europe, United States, Brazil, Mexico, Latin America | Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark | Venture Capital | 40 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Family offices from 30 countries (150+), specific VC firms unknown |
| Avaana Capital | Energy, AgriTech & Farming, Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Manufacturing | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | September, 2025 | $1M–$10M | Seed, Series A, Series B | India | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | Venture Capital | 40 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| Twynam Agricultural Group | AgriTech & Farming, Artificial Intelligence, Clean Energy, Food & Drink, GreenTech & Sustainability | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | October, 2025 | $500k–$1M | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B | Global | Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia | Venture Capital | 30 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
| Brewer Lane Ventures | Financial Services & FinTech, Insurance Tech, SaaS & Software | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | September, 2025 | $1M–$10M | Seed, Series A, Series B | United States, Boston | Boston, Massachusetts, United States | Venture Capital | 40 | Subscribe to Unlock Subscribe to Unlock | Unknown |
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