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Google Ventures' investments in the United Kingdom

Google Ventures, based in the United States, has backed 27 startups in the United Kingdom in rounds we track, $8.5B between them, grouped by their main sector.

27startups backed
5sectors
$8.5Braised between them
AIbiggest sector

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AI

15 startups · $6.5B raised

  1. Isomorphic LabsIsomorphic Labs is a London-based artificial intelligence company focused on transforming the drug discovery process.United Kingdom$3.1B
  2. RSRecursive SuperintelligenceUnited Kingdom$1.1B
  3. RecursiveRecursive self-improving superintelligence to automate knowledge discovery.United Kingdom$650M
  4. SynthesiaSynthesia is a British multinational AI company based in London, founded in 2017.United Kingdom$506M
  5. TesslTessl is a London-based company founded in 2024 by Guy Podjarny, focusing on Agent Enablement and AI-Native Development.United Kingdom$250M
  6. NothingNothing is a technology company that creates smartphones, audio products, and AI tools aimed at enhancing the lives of the next geUnited Kingdom$214M
  7. HHumanoidUnited Kingdom$152M
  8. EthosEthos ESG, now part of ACA Group, specializes in data and analysis services that assess the impact of companies and funds on varioUnited Kingdom$143M

Biotech

5 startups · $322M raised

  1. Carrick TherapeuticsCarrick Therapeutics is a developer of cancer therapeutics intended to transform the way cancer is treated.United Kingdom$155M
  2. Cambridge EpigenetixCambridge Epigenetix is using epigenetics to reduce several routine & important diagnostic tests for common cancers to a simple blood draw.United Kingdom$94M
  3. Mestag TherapeuticsMestag Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that develops new therapies for diseases using fibroblast technology.United Kingdom$42M
  4. VVaccitechUnited Kingdom$28M
  5. SpyBiotechSpyBiotech Operators of a biotechnology platform intended to generate next-generation vaccines.United Kingdom$4.1M

Fintech

3 startups · $525M raised

  1. GoCardlessGoCardless helps 75,000+ businesses get paid on time.United Kingdom$442M
  2. SiftSift applies insights from a global network of data to detect fraud and increase positive user experience.United Kingdom$64M
  3. Climate XClimate X is a London-based climate risk data and analytics company founded in 2020.United Kingdom$19M

Pharma

2 startups · $792M 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. AutolusAutolus is a biopharmaceutical company focused on T-cell programming and manufacturing technology.United Kingdom$350M

Internet

2 startups · $301M raised

  1. Secret EscapesSecret Escapes Secret Escapes is a members-only travel deals platform offering exclusive rates on luxury hotels and holidays in thUnited Kingdom$291M
  2. Lost My NameLost My Name is now Wonderbly!United Kingdom$9.8M

How this map is made. Every startup here has raised money in a round we track that names Google Ventures as an investor and is based in United Kingdom. Each sits under its main sector, read from its rounds, and each shows its best-funded first. Rebuilt nightly; updated 15 November 2026.

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