Most active online shopping investors in the UK right now (free list)

List of UK online shopping angel investors and venture capital firms.

Find your online shopping investor with the full list of UK venture capital investors.

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

Below you'll find a list of Online Shopping investors:

Top 205 online shopping investors in the UK

Investors* (name, picture, linkedin, investments)

Investors: 205 /7,589

online shopping 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
Notion Capital(7 contacts 🔒) Notion Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm that specialises in s...	Data analyticsAIHealthtechSaaS	London	Seed Growth
Empirical Ventures(1 contacts 🔒) Empirical is a specialist VC and venture builder based in Europe, focusing ...	Data analyticsAIHealthtechBiotech	Bristol	Pre-seed Seed Growth
Atomico(23 contacts 🔒) Atomico is a distinct venture capital firm focusing on transformative techn...	Data analyticsFintechAIBiotech	London	Pre-seed Seed Growth
Playfair Capital(4 contacts 🔒) The venture capital firm focuses on providing an unfair advantage to founde...	Data analyticsHrtechAIBiotech	London	Pre-seed 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
Northern Gritstone(1 contacts 🔒)	Data analyticsGreentechHealthtechBiotech	Manchester	Seed Growth
Antler(23 contacts 🔒) Antler is a global early-stage venture capital firm and startup generator t...	Data analyticsInsurtechAIFintech	London	Pre-seed Seed Growth
Coterie Holdings(more info 🔒)	Data analyticsFintechFoodAgtech	Weybridge	Seed Growth
Speedinvest(17 contacts 🔒)	Data analyticsWeb 3FintechAI	London	Pre-seed Seed Growth
Felix Capital(6 contacts 🔒)	Data analyticsSaaSHrtechFintech	London	Seed Growth
Talis Capital(3 contacts 🔒) Talis Capital invests with high conviction at Seed and Series A stages, foc...	Data analyticsFintechGeneralistTechnology	London	Seed Growth
Active Partners(7 contacts 🔒) Active Partners is a consumer-focused investment firm that partners with vi...	Data analyticsAIHealthtechEcommerce	London	Pre-seed Seed Growth
MMC Ventures(1 contacts 🔒) MMC Ventures is a London-based venture capital firm that has backed early-s...	Data analyticsFintechSaaSEnergy	London	Seed Growth
Redrice Ventures(more info 🔒) Redrice Ventures is a UK-based venture capital firm specialising in premium...	Data analyticsAIHealthtechWellness	London	Pre-seed Seed Growth

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What is an online shopping investor?

These investors fund online shopping startups that focus on providing e-commerce platforms or services to facilitate buying and selling products or services over the internet. These startups aim to enhance the customer shopping experience through technology and innovation.

Key Features of an Online Shopping Startup:

Target Audience:

Consumers looking for a convenient way to shop online.
Small and large retailers seeking to expand their digital presence.
Businesses needing e-commerce solutions for their products.

Products/Services:

Customisable e-commerce platforms for online stores.
Payment gateways and secure transaction processing.
Logistics and delivery management systems.

Examples of Activities:

Developing mobile shopping applications for retail businesses.
Integrating AI to provide personalised product recommendations.
Optimising inventory management for online sellers.

Examples of UK Online Shopping Startups

ASOS

One of the UK's largest online retailers, ASOS offers a wide range of fashion products and accessories. The company uses advanced analytics and personalisation to enhance the shopping experience.

Boohoo

Boohoo is a fast-fashion e-commerce platform targeting young consumers. Their user-friendly website and app provide affordable and trendy clothing with rapid delivery options.

Ocado

Ocado revolutionizes grocery shopping with its highly automated online grocery delivery service. Using AI and robotics, they ensure fast and efficient order fulfillment.

Made.com

Made.com specializes in direct-to-consumer furniture and home decor. The company’s platform connects customers with designers, offering high-quality products at affordable prices.

LoveCrafts

LoveCrafts is an online marketplace for crafting enthusiasts, offering materials, patterns, and community support. The platform focuses on niche audiences, including knitters and crocheters.

Recently funded UK online shopping startups

Discover the most exciting online shopping startups from the UK.

Swanky secures £7.6m to hire, acquire agencies and expand Shopify Plus services

Exeter (UK) - 28/04/2026

Apex B2B raises £1.3m seed to build cloud-native commerce for mid-market wholesalers

London (UK) - 09/04/2026

Perfect Moment secures £9.1m revolving credit and equity to shore up liquidity

London (UK) - 31/03/2026

Allday Goods raises £765,000 pre-seed to launch recycled-plastic knives, enter new markets

London (UK) - 26/03/2026

Voxelo secures £650k pre-seed to convert product video into 3D/AR assets

Manchester (UK) - 25/03/2026

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