Ecosystem map · Oxford

Oxford startup ecosystem map

74 startups based in Oxford that have raised money in rounds we track, grouped by their main sector. Together they have raised $3.2B; Biotech is the biggest sector, with 29 companies.

74startups on the map
6sectors
$3.2Braised between them
Biotechmost funded sector

Biotech

29

+5 more

Healthtech

15

AI

10

Pharma

8

Cleantech

6

IT Services

6

Segment by segment

Biotech

29 startups · $1.4B raised

  1. Oxford Nanopore TechnologiesOxford Nanopore Technologies is a biotechnology company that develops and commercializes nanopore sequencing technology.United Kingdom$653M
  2. MiroBioMiroBio is Harnessing the natural control mechanisms of the immune system.United Kingdom$144M
  3. PepgenPepGen is empowering nucleic acid therapeutics to go the distance.United Kingdom$115M
  4. Nucleome TherapeuticsNucleome Therapeutics is a biotechnology company founded in 2019 and based in Oxford, United Kingdom.United Kingdom$66M
  5. Evox TherapeuticsEvox Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that harnesses and engineer the natural trafficking capabilities of extracellular vesicles.United Kingdom$48M
  6. TheolyticsTheolytics is a clinical stage biotechnology company developing next-generation viral therapies.United Kingdom$48M
  7. Oxford BioTherapeuticsOxford BioTherapeutics (OBT) is a clinical-stage oncology company focused on developing innovative cancer treatments through targeUnited Kingdom$37M
  8. OxitecOxitec develops an environment-friendly technology for the control of significant insect pests to prevent diseases and agricultural damage.United Kingdom$37M

Healthtech

15 startups · $573M raised

  1. OrganOxOrganOx Limited is a medical technology company based in Oxford, UK, specializing in advanced organ preservation devices for NormoUnited Kingdom$222M
  2. Blue Earth TherapeuticsBlue Earth Therapeutics is a clinical-stage radiopharmaceutical company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, founded in 2021.United Kingdom$131M
  3. Osler DiagnosticsOsler Diagnostics is a medical diagnostic company based in Oxford, UK, founded in 2017.United Kingdom$90M
  4. OxularOxular Limited, based in Oxford, United Kingdom, is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative drug-dUnited Kingdom$58M
  5. OptellumOptellum is a healthcare technology company that specializes in AI-powered clinical decision-support software for lung cancer diagUnited Kingdom$30M
  6. Yellowstone BiosciencesYellowstone Biosciences is a biotechnology company based in Oxford, specializing in innovative cancer immunotherapies.United Kingdom$21M
  7. SociAbilitySociAbility is Empowering social inclusion through better access informationUnited Kingdom$5.1M
  8. UfoniaUfonia is a digital health company based in Oxford, England, founded in 2017.United Kingdom$5.0M

AI

10 startups · $443M raised

  1. Salience LabsSalience Labs is a deep-tech semiconductor company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, specializing in all-optical silicon photonic solutions.United Kingdom$169M
  2. UltromicsUltromics is a health technology firm based in Oxford, England, that specializes in AI-powered cardiovascular diagnostics.United Kingdom$112M
  3. BrainomixBrainomix Limited is a medical technology and digital health company based in Oxford, England.United Kingdom$52M
  4. DiffblueDiffblue is an Oxford-based company founded in 2016 by researchers from the University of Oxford.United Kingdom$39M
  5. Mind FoundryMind Foundry is a British multinational artificial intelligence company based in Oxford, UK.United Kingdom$32M
  6. ExscientiaExscientia is a pharmatech company that uses an end-to-end AI platform to design and discover new drugs.United Kingdom$28M
  7. Purple TransformPurple Transform operates as an artificial intelligence company.United Kingdom$5.9M
  8. PlyablePlyable is a leading AI-powered tooling partner that specializes in composite mold design, engineering, and manufacturing for the United Kingdom$3.2M

Pharma

8 startups · $632M raised

  1. OMass TherapeuticsOMass Therapeutics is a biotechnology company located in Oxford, UK, focused on discovering and developing novel small molecule meUnited Kingdom$442M
  2. GenomicsGenomics Ltd, founded in 2014 in Oxford, UK, is a global techbio and precision medicine company.United Kingdom$93M
  3. Enara BioEnara Bio Limited, based in Oxford, United Kingdom, is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative cancer immunotherapies.United Kingdom$49M
  4. Blue Earth DiagnosticsBlue Earth Diagnostics, an indirect subsidiary of Bracco Imaging S.p.A., is a growing international molecular imaging company focuUnited Kingdom$28M
  5. HydRegenHydRegen is a biotechnology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, focused on developing sustainable, bio-based catalysts for chUnited Kingdom$12M
  6. Entelo BioEntelo bio is a computational biotech company building the engine for functional cell profiling and novel target discovery.United Kingdom$4.0M
  7. FermtechFermtech is a biotechnology company based in Oxford, UK, founded in 2022 by Andy Clayton.United Kingdom$3.3M
  8. Caristo DiagnosticsCaristo Diagnostics is a biotech company that provides diagnostic platforms for heart diseases, stroke, and diabetes.United Kingdom$379K

Cleantech

6 startups · $119M raised

  1. Oxford PVOxford PV is a provider of perovskite solar cells.United Kingdom$84M
  2. Odqa Renewable Energy TechnologiesOdqa Renewable Energy Technologies is an engineering spin-out from Oxford University, established in 2017.United Kingdom$21M
  3. Milvus AdvancedMilvus Advanced is a UK-based deeptech company located in Oxford, specializing in the production of high-performance nanomaterials.United Kingdom$6.9M
  4. Caudal EnergyCaudal Energy is a UK-based renewable energy startup and an Oxford University spinout, founded in 2024.United Kingdom$5.8M
  5. ElectrogenosElectrogenos is a technology and manufacturing start-up developing next-generation hydrogen alkaline electrolysers.United Kingdom$1.2M
  6. EnisticEnistic is a sustainability and carbon management firm based in Oxford, England, founded in 2002.United Kingdom$568K

IT Services

6 startups · $38M raised

  1. NavenioNavenio is a healthcare technology company based in Oxford, England, founded in 2015.United Kingdom$16M
  2. Quantum DiceQuantum technology spin-out from the University of OxfordUnited Kingdom$9.6M
  3. Ground Truth LabsGround Truth Labs (GTL) is an AI company based in Oxford, founded in 2019.United Kingdom$4.3M
  4. CreditNatureCreditNature is a Nature FinTech company based in Edinburgh, Scotland, with operational facilities at the Harwell Science & InnovaUnited Kingdom$3.2M
  5. oxvalue.aiOxValue.AI is a deep tech company founded in 2022 by Professor Xiaolan Fu, emerging from the University of Oxford's TIDE Centre.United Kingdom$2.9M
  6. Mirada MedicalMirada Medical is a UK-based healthcare technology company founded in 2000, specializing in advanced medical imaging software aimeUnited Kingdom$1.9M

How this map is made. Every startup here is based in Oxford and has raised money in rounds we track. Each sits under its main sector, read from its rounds; each sector shows its best-funded first. Rebuilt nightly; updated 15 November 2026.

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