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Aerospace & Space startups in the United Kingdom
75 aerospace & Space startups in the United Kingdom have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $6.9B between them, with London the most common home.
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OneWebOneWeb is building a space-based communications network that delivers high-speed, low-latency internet access.OneWeb is building a space-based communications network that delivers high-speed, low-latency internet access.
Founded 2012Winchester, United Kingdom$3.3Blast round Aug 2021 - 2
Vertical AerospaceVertical Aerospace provides aircraft wheel and brake component repair, overhaul, parts sales/exchange, and inventory management services.Vertical Aerospace provides aircraft wheel and brake component repair, overhaul, parts sales/exchange, and inventory management services.
Founded 2016Bristol, United Kingdom$850Mlast round Mar 2026 - 3
Open CosmosOpen Cosmos is a UK-based space technology company that specializes in end-to-end satellite mission services.Open Cosmos is a UK-based space technology company that specializes in end-to-end satellite mission services.
Founded 2015Didcot, United Kingdom$737Mlast round Oct 2026 - 4
PhysicsXPhysicsX is a London-based deeptech company that develops an AI-native engineering software platform aimed at transforming how industrial organizations design, PhysicsX is a London-based deeptech company that develops an AI-native engineering software platform aimed at transforming how industrial organizations design,
Founded 2019London, United Kingdom$477Mlast round Jun 2026 - 5
Cambridge AerospaceCambridge Aerospace is a UK-based defense technology startup founded in September 2024.Cambridge Aerospace is a UK-based defense technology startup founded in September 2024.
Founded 2024Cambridge, United Kingdom$400Mlast round Aug 2026 - 6
SHIELD SPACESHIELD SPACE is a UK defence technology company located in Lincoln, England.SHIELD SPACE is a UK defence technology company located in Lincoln, England.
Founded 2025Lincoln, United Kingdom$191Mlast round Jan 2026 - 7
ALL.SPACEALL.SPACE has developed the 5th generation smart terminal, capable of linking with all satellites, all networks, in all orbits, all at once.ALL.SPACE has developed the 5th generation smart terminal, capable of linking with all satellites, all networks, in all orbits, all at once.
Founded 2013Reading, United Kingdom$102Mlast round Oct 2024 - 8
Reaction EnginesReaction Engines is a British aerospace and engineering company founded in 1989, based in Culham, Oxfordshire.Reaction Engines is a British aerospace and engineering company founded in 1989, based in Culham, Oxfordshire.
Founded 1989Abingdon, United Kingdom$93Mlast round May 2023 - 9
SaxaVord SpaceportSaxaVord Spaceport, located on the Lamba Ness peninsula in Unst, Scotland, is the UK's first fully licensed vertical orbital launch facility.SaxaVord Spaceport, located on the Lamba Ness peninsula in Unst, Scotland, is the UK's first fully licensed vertical orbital launch facility.
Founded 2017Shetland, United Kingdom$80Mlast round Oct 2026 - 10
Space ForgeSpace Forge make super materials in space that cannot be made on earth.Space Forge make super materials in space that cannot be made on earth.
Founded 2018Cardiff, United Kingdom$74Mlast round Jun 2026 - 11
OrbitalOrbital is an automated data platform that connects, secures, and manages data.Orbital is an automated data platform that connects, secures, and manages data.
Founded 2022London, United Kingdom$71Mlast round Jun 2026 - 12
Orbex SpaceOrbex is a space company that offers orbital launch services specifically designed for small satellites, with a focus on reusability.Orbex is a space company that offers orbital launch services specifically designed for small satellites, with a focus on reusability.
Founded 2015Forres, United Kingdom$68Mlast round Jan 2025 - 13
IsembardIsembard is a British software-first manufacturing company founded in 2024.Isembard is a British software-first manufacturing company founded in 2024.
Founded 2024London, United Kingdom$59Mlast round Mar 2026 - 14
SatVuSatVu, officially known as Global Satellite Vu Limited, is a London-based aerospace and defense company founded in 2016.SatVu, officially known as Global Satellite Vu Limited, is a London-based aerospace and defense company founded in 2016.
Founded 2016London, United Kingdom$41Mlast round Feb 2026 - 15
StirlingXStirlingX is a British data intelligence provider based in London, established in 2022 by experts from military and intelligence backgrounds, including former GStirlingX is a British data intelligence provider based in London, established in 2022 by experts from military and intelligence backgrounds, including former G
Founded 2024London, United Kingdom$35Mlast round Jul 2026 - 16AveillantAveillant produces Holographic Radar, a new standard for addressing wind turbine interference with Air Traffic Control (ATC) systems.
Aveillant produces Holographic Radar, a new standard for addressing wind turbine interference with Air Traffic Control (ATC) systems.
Founded 2011Cambridge, United Kingdom$31Mlast round Apr 2014 - 17
Oxford Space SystemsOxford Space Systems (OSS) is a British space technology company founded in 2013 and based at the Harwell Campus in Oxfordshire.Oxford Space Systems (OSS) is a British space technology company founded in 2013 and based at the Harwell Campus in Oxfordshire.
Founded 2013Didcot, United Kingdom$29Mlast round Mar 2026 - 18
BioOrbitBioOrbit is a UK-based biotechnology startup focused on space-based drug development and pharmaceutical manufacturing.BioOrbit is a UK-based biotechnology startup focused on space-based drug development and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Founded 2023London, United Kingdom$27Mlast round Oct 2026 - 19
Sofant TechnologiesSofant Technologies offers Smart Antenna and tunable RF solutions for next generation mobile and wearable devices.Sofant Technologies offers Smart Antenna and tunable RF solutions for next generation mobile and wearable devices.
Founded 2011Edinburgh, United Kingdom$23Mlast round Apr 2026 - 20
Silicon MicroGravitySilicon MicroGravity is a company developing novel sensor technology.Silicon MicroGravity is a company developing novel sensor technology.
Founded 2014Cambridge, United Kingdom$21Mlast round Nov 2026 - 21
Hybrid Air VehiclesHybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) Limited is a British aerospace manufacturer based in Bedford, England.Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) Limited is a British aerospace manufacturer based in Bedford, England.
Founded 2007Bedford, United Kingdom$20Mlast round Mar 2026 - 22
FoundationalFoundational is a modern data management platform that focuses on analyzing source code, query logs, schemas, and metadata throughout the data lifecycle.Foundational is a modern data management platform that focuses on analyzing source code, query logs, schemas, and metadata throughout the data lifecycle.
Founded 2022San Francisco, United Kingdom$19Mlast round Oct 2026 - 23
NewOrbitNewOrbit designs and builds web-based business solutions.NewOrbit designs and builds web-based business solutions.
Founded 2006Chalgrove, United Kingdom$19Mlast round Jun 2026 - 24
Archangel LightworksArchangel Lightworks is a private aerospace and communications company based in Oxford, UK, founded in 2017.Archangel Lightworks is a private aerospace and communications company based in Oxford, UK, founded in 2017.
Founded 2017Oxford, United Kingdom$17Mlast round Aug 2026 - 25
Unum Aircraft SeatingUnum Aircraft Seating is a UK-based aerospace startup that designs, develops, and manufactures lightweight and sustainable business-class airline seats.Unum Aircraft Seating is a UK-based aerospace startup that designs, develops, and manufactures lightweight and sustainable business-class airline seats.
Founded 2020Crawley, United Kingdom$16Mlast round Apr 2026 - 26Isotropic SystemsFounded 2013United Kingdom$14Mlast round Jan 2019
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AeroCloudAeroCloud is a cloud-native airport management software platform founded in 2019 and based in Stockport, England.AeroCloud is a cloud-native airport management software platform founded in 2019 and based in Stockport, England.
Founded 2019Stockport, United Kingdom$13Mlast round Feb 2023 - 28
ARC AerosystemsARC Aerosystems is a UK-based aerospace startup founded in 2017, originally named Samad Aerospace.ARC Aerosystems is a UK-based aerospace startup founded in 2017, originally named Samad Aerospace.
Founded 2017Bedford, United Kingdom$12Mlast round Oct 2025 - 29
SpacefluxSpaceflux is a UK-based space technology company founded in 2022, specializing in sovereign Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and Space Domain Awareness (SDA) services.Spaceflux is a UK-based space technology company founded in 2022, specializing in sovereign Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and Space Domain Awareness (SDA) services.
Founded 2022London, United Kingdom$12Mlast round Apr 2026 - 30
Seven TechnologiesSeven Technologies, an engineering company, specializes in rugged SCADA type applications, offering associated environmental protection.Seven Technologies, an engineering company, specializes in rugged SCADA type applications, offering associated environmental protection.
Founded 2003London, United Kingdom$11Mlast round Apr 2012 - 31
SuperSharpSuperSharp is a space tech company.SuperSharp is a space tech company.
Founded -Cambridge, United Kingdom$6.5Mlast round Jul 2024 - 32
Altitude AngelAltitude Angel was a UK-based aviation technology company founded in 2014, specializing in Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) software.Altitude Angel was a UK-based aviation technology company founded in 2014, specializing in Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) software.
Founded 2015Reading, United Kingdom$6.4Mlast round Jan 2023 - 33
Productive MachinesProductive Machines is a UK-based manufacturing software company that specializes in autonomous, physics-based machining optimization software for CNC and milliProductive Machines is a UK-based manufacturing software company that specializes in autonomous, physics-based machining optimization software for CNC and milli
Founded 2019Catcliffe, United Kingdom$5.9Mlast round Sept 2026 - 34
Sentinel PhotonicsSentinel Photonics is a UK-based defence technology company that specializes in advanced laser detection and protection systems.Sentinel Photonics is a UK-based defence technology company that specializes in advanced laser detection and protection systems.
Founded 2020Salisbury, United Kingdom$5.8Mlast round Apr 2026 - 35
ToffeeXToffeeX is a London-based deep-tech startup that specializes in physics-driven generative design software for the engineering and manufacturing sectors.ToffeeX is a London-based deep-tech startup that specializes in physics-driven generative design software for the engineering and manufacturing sectors.
Founded 2019London, United Kingdom$5.8Mlast round Nov 2022 - 36
FlowcopterFlowcopter Providing a strong platform for humanitarian and environmental applications that can operate in the most harsh environments.Flowcopter Providing a strong platform for humanitarian and environmental applications that can operate in the most harsh environments.
Founded 2019Edinburgh, United Kingdom$5.1Mlast round Jan 2025 - 37
Space DOTSSpace DOTS® (Space Data & Orbital Testing Solutions) is a UK-based space technology startup founded in 2021 and headquartered in London.Space DOTS® (Space Data & Orbital Testing Solutions) is a UK-based space technology startup founded in 2021 and headquartered in London.
Founded 2021London, United Kingdom$4.9Mlast round Sept 2025 - 38
StratajetStratajet is a private jet booking platform founded in 2011 by Jonathan Nicol.Stratajet is a private jet booking platform founded in 2011 by Jonathan Nicol.
Founded 2011London, United Kingdom$4.6Mlast round Jun 2015 - 39
PowerPhotonicPowerPhotonic is a leading manufacturer and designer of high-precision, low-loss fused silica micro-optics.PowerPhotonic is a leading manufacturer and designer of high-precision, low-loss fused silica micro-optics.
Founded 2004Dunfermline, United Kingdom$4.5Mlast round Aug 2025 - 40
Applied AtomicsApplied Atomics is a private company focused on nuclear power infrastructure and space propulsion.Applied Atomics is a private company focused on nuclear power infrastructure and space propulsion.
Founded -Anchorage, United Kingdom$4.0Mlast round Jun 2026 - 41
Blue Skies SpaceBlue Skies Space is a UK-based commercial space science company founded in 2014.Blue Skies Space is a UK-based commercial space science company founded in 2014.
Founded 2014London, United Kingdom$3.8Mlast round Mar 2026 - 42
VeowareVeoware provides Space satellite imagery services.Veoware provides Space satellite imagery services.
Founded 2016Guilford, United Kingdom$3.4Mlast round Sept 2024 - 43
SkyroraSkyrora is a UK-based rocket company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland.Skyrora is a UK-based rocket company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland.
Founded 2017Cumbernauld, United Kingdom$3.4Mlast round Mar 2021 - 44
Osprey Flight SolutionsOsprey Flight Solutions is a leader in aviation risk management and security intelligence, established in 2017.Osprey Flight Solutions is a leader in aviation risk management and security intelligence, established in 2017.
Founded 2017Herriard, United Kingdom$3.1Mlast round Apr 2021 - 45
HoldsonHoldson is a UK-based manufacturing technology company specializing in electrochemical polishing for metal components, particularly those produced through additHoldson is a UK-based manufacturing technology company specializing in electrochemical polishing for metal components, particularly those produced through addit
Founded 2023Skelmanthorpe, United Kingdom$2.8Mlast round Jul 2026 - 46
Volant AutonomyVolant Autonomy creates autonomous flight guidance systems for the next generation of air mobility.Volant Autonomy creates autonomous flight guidance systems for the next generation of air mobility.
Founded 2018Bath, United Kingdom$2.8Mlast round Jan 2024 - 47
In-Space MissionsIn-Space Missions is a UK company that designs, builds, and operates satellites and satellite systems.In-Space Missions is a UK company that designs, builds, and operates satellites and satellite systems.
Founded 2015United Kingdom$2.7Mlast round Nov 2021 - 48
RAB MicrofluidicsRAB-Microfluidics is a Scottish research and development technology company founded in 2016 by Dr.RAB-Microfluidics is a Scottish research and development technology company founded in 2016 by Dr.
Founded 2016Aberdeen, United Kingdom$2.6Mlast round Aug 2022 - 49
Mutable TacticsMutable Tactics is a UK-based defense and security technology company specializing in AI mission software for robotic systems.Mutable Tactics is a UK-based defense and security technology company specializing in AI mission software for robotic systems.
Founded 2024London, United Kingdom$2.6Mlast round Jun 2026 - 50
e-Go aeroplanese-Go aeroplanes is creating the striking, new, very lightweight e-Go aircraft.e-Go aeroplanes is creating the striking, new, very lightweight e-Go aircraft.
Founded 2007Cambridge, United Kingdom$2.6Mlast round May 2014
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