Most Active Life Science Investors In The UK (Free List)

List of UK Life Science VCs and Angels.

Find your life science investor with the full list of UK venture capital investors.

The UK's Life Science ecosystem includes a growing mix of innovators and technology platforms — many of which can be found on our Life Science startup watchlist.

Below you'll find a list of Life Science investors:

Top 192 life science investors in the UK

Investors* (name, picture, linkedin, investments)

Investors: 192 /7,526

Life Science Investors	Investment Sector	Location	Funding Round
Octopus Ventures(14 contacts 🔒) This venture capital firm focuses on investing in sectors such as B2B Softw...	Data analyticsBiotechAISaaS	London	Pre-seed Seed Growth
Advent Life Sciences(7 contacts 🔒) Advent Life Sciences is a leading trans-Atlantic venture capital firm focus...	Data analyticsHealthtechBiotechLife Science	London	Seed Growth
Scottish Enterprise(4 contacts 🔒) The firm focuses on supporting early-stage and growing companies in Scotlan...	Data analyticsMarketplaceHealthtechSaaS	Glasgow	Pre-seed Seed Growth
Old College Capital(more info 🔒) Old College Capital (OCC) is the University of Edinburgh’s venture investme...	Data analyticsHealthtechBiotechGeneralist	Edingburgh	Seed Growth
BGF(1 contacts 🔒) BGF is the most active equity investor in the UK and Ireland, focusing on e...	Data analyticsGreentechHealthtechFintech	London	Seed Growth
Kindred Capital(2 contacts 🔒) Kindred is a venture capital firm founded in 2015, focused on early-stage i...	Data analyticsBiotechAIHealthtech	London	Pre-seed Seed Growth
Archangels(more info 🔒) Archangels focuses on investing in disruptive technology with protectable i...	Data analyticsBiotechHealthtechData	Edinburgh	Pre-seed Seed Growth
Deepbridge Capital(6 contacts 🔒) Deepbridge Capital is a growth capital specialist focused on investing in t...	Data analyticsHealth careEnergyLife Science	Chester	Pre-seed Seed
British Business Bank(7 contacts 🔒) The British Business Bank focuses on enhancing finance accessibility for sm...	Data analyticsWeb 3BiotechSaaS	Sheffield	Pre-seed Seed Growth
Oskare Capital(3 contacts 🔒) Óskare Capital, headquartered in Paris and London, specialises in venture-s...	Data analyticsHealthtechLife ScienceDeeptech	London	Seed Growth
Selvedge Venture(more info 🔒) Selvedge Venture focuses on investing in founders and start-ups addressing ...	Data analyticsHealthcareAISaaS	London	Growth
Delin Ventures(7 contacts 🔒) Delin Ventures is a mission-driven investor specialising in Life Sciences a...	Data analyticsBiotechLife ScienceTech	London	Seed Growth
Environmental Technologies Fund(3 contacts 🔒) Fairly Made is a venture capital firm focused on investing in sustainable f...	Data analyticsSustainabilityGreentechEnergy	London	Pre-seed Seed Growth
Downing Ventures(more info 🔒) Downing LLP, founded in 1986 and a certified B Corporation, manages £2.1bn ...	Data analyticsSaaSGeneralistTechnology	London	Seed Growth
Scottish Equity Partners(13 contacts 🔒) SEP is a leading growth equity investor focusing on enterprise software and...	Data analyticsSoftwareRegtechFintech	London	Pre-seed Seed Growth

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What is a life science Investor?

These investors focus on startups advancing scientific research and technology in areas like biology, genetics, and medicine. Life science startups aim to address global challenges in health, agriculture, and the environment.

Key Features of a Life Science Startup:

Target Audience:

Healthcare providers seeking breakthroughs in medical treatments.
Researchers focused on genetic and biological advancements.
Organizations addressing sustainability in agriculture and biotech.

Products/Services:

Genomics-based diagnostics and therapies.
Biotechnology solutions for agriculture and healthcare.
Platforms for managing clinical and scientific research.

Examples of Activities:

Developing genetic testing kits for personalized medicine.
Innovating biotech solutions for sustainable farming.
Creating platforms to analyze and share research data securely.

Examples of UK Life Science Startups

Oxford Biomedica

Oxford Biomedica focuses on gene and cell therapy development, creating innovative treatments for conditions such as cancer and rare genetic disorders.

Cambridge Epigenetix

This startup develops epigenetics-based diagnostics and therapies, leveraging breakthrough research to transform cancer and disease detection.

Synthace

Synthace provides a digital biology platform for automating experiments in life sciences, enabling faster and more reliable results in research and development.

ReNeuron

ReNeuron specializes in stem cell therapies for conditions like strokes and retinal diseases, pioneering regenerative medicine innovations.

Macomics

Macomics develops macrophage-based immunotherapies to treat cancer, focusing on enhancing the body's natural ability to fight disease.

Recently funded UK life science startups

Discover the most exciting life science startups from the UK.

Cellular Origins raises £29.8m to automate cell therapy production using mobile robotics

Cambridge (UK) - 17/12/2025

IVFmicro lands £3.5m pre-seed to improve embryo quality with microfluidic device

London (UK) - 15/12/2025

Biocentis secures £9.9m seed to cut mosquito‑borne disease via gene editing, AI

London (UK) - 19/11/2025

InvenireX raises £2m seed to commercialise DNA nanotechnology for earlier molecular detection

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne (UK) - 18/11/2025

Scripta secures £9.1m seed to reprogramme transcription networks for Alzheimer’s

Oxford (UK) - 14/11/2025

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