# Top 50 Aerospace & Space Startups in the United Kingdom by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded aerospace & Space startups in the United Kingdom, ranked by total funding raised: $6.9B combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/aerospace-startups-united-kingdom (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**OneWeb** OneWeb is building a space-based communications network that delivers high-speed, low-latency internet access.](https://millionrounds.com/company/oneweb) OneWeb is building a space-based communications network that delivers high-speed, low-latency internet access. *Founded* 2012 Winchester, United Kingdom **$3.3B** last round Aug 2021
- 2 [**Vertical Aerospace** Vertical Aerospace provides aircraft wheel and brake component repair, overhaul, parts sales/exchange, and inventory management services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vertical-aerospace) Vertical Aerospace provides aircraft wheel and brake component repair, overhaul, parts sales/exchange, and inventory management services. *Founded* 2016 Bristol, United Kingdom **$850M** last round Mar 2026
- 3 [**Open Cosmos** Open Cosmos is a UK-based space technology company that specializes in end-to-end satellite mission services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/open-cosmos) Open Cosmos is a UK-based space technology company that specializes in end-to-end satellite mission services. *Founded* 2015 Didcot, United Kingdom **$737M** last round Oct 2026
- 4 [**PhysicsX** PhysicsX is a London-based deeptech company that develops an AI-native engineering software platform aimed at transforming how industrial organizations design,](https://millionrounds.com/company/physicsx) PhysicsX is a London-based deeptech company that develops an AI-native engineering software platform aimed at transforming how industrial organizations design, *Founded* 2019 London, United Kingdom **$477M** last round Jun 2026
- 5 [**Cambridge Aerospace** Cambridge Aerospace is a UK-based defense technology startup founded in September 2024.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cambridge-aerospace) Cambridge Aerospace is a UK-based defense technology startup founded in September 2024. *Founded* 2024 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$400M** last round Aug 2026
- 6 [**SHIELD SPACE** SHIELD SPACE is a UK defence technology company located in Lincoln, England.](https://millionrounds.com/company/shield-space) SHIELD SPACE is a UK defence technology company located in Lincoln, England. *Founded* 2025 Lincoln, United Kingdom **$191M** last round Jan 2026
- 7 [**ALL.SPACE** ALL.SPACE has developed the 5th generation smart terminal, capable of linking with all satellites, all networks, in all orbits, all at once.](https://millionrounds.com/company/all-space) ALL.SPACE has developed the 5th generation smart terminal, capable of linking with all satellites, all networks, in all orbits, all at once. *Founded* 2013 Reading, United Kingdom **$102M** last round Oct 2024
- 8 [**Reaction Engines** Reaction Engines is a British aerospace and engineering company founded in 1989, based in Culham, Oxfordshire.](https://millionrounds.com/company/reaction-engines) Reaction Engines is a British aerospace and engineering company founded in 1989, based in Culham, Oxfordshire. *Founded* 1989 Abingdon, United Kingdom **$93M** last round May 2023
- 9 [**SaxaVord Spaceport** SaxaVord Spaceport, located on the Lamba Ness peninsula in Unst, Scotland, is the UK's first fully licensed vertical orbital launch facility.](https://millionrounds.com/company/saxavord-spaceport) SaxaVord Spaceport, located on the Lamba Ness peninsula in Unst, Scotland, is the UK's first fully licensed vertical orbital launch facility. *Founded* 2017 Shetland, United Kingdom **$80M** last round Oct 2026
- 10 [**Space Forge** Space Forge make super materials in space that cannot be made on earth.](https://millionrounds.com/company/space-forge) Space Forge make super materials in space that cannot be made on earth. *Founded* 2018 Cardiff, United Kingdom **$74M** last round Jun 2026
- 11 [**Orbital** Orbital is an automated data platform that connects, secures, and manages data.](https://millionrounds.com/company/orbital) Orbital is an automated data platform that connects, secures, and manages data. *Founded* 2022 London, United Kingdom **$71M** last round Jun 2026
- 12 [**Orbex Space** Orbex is a space company that offers orbital launch services specifically designed for small satellites, with a focus on reusability.](https://millionrounds.com/company/orbex-space) Orbex is a space company that offers orbital launch services specifically designed for small satellites, with a focus on reusability. *Founded* 2015 Forres, United Kingdom **$68M** last round Jan 2025
- 13 [**Isembard** Isembard is a British software-first manufacturing company founded in 2024.](https://millionrounds.com/company/isembard) Isembard is a British software-first manufacturing company founded in 2024. *Founded* 2024 London, United Kingdom **$59M** last round Mar 2026
- 14 [**SatVu** SatVu, officially known as Global Satellite Vu Limited, is a London-based aerospace and defense company founded in 2016.](https://millionrounds.com/company/satvu) SatVu, officially known as Global Satellite Vu Limited, is a London-based aerospace and defense company founded in 2016. *Founded* 2016 London, United Kingdom **$41M** last round Feb 2026
- 15 [**StirlingX** StirlingX is a British data intelligence provider based in London, established in 2022 by experts from military and intelligence backgrounds, including former G](https://millionrounds.com/company/stirlingx) StirlingX is a British data intelligence provider based in London, established in 2022 by experts from military and intelligence backgrounds, including former G *Founded* 2024 London, United Kingdom **$35M** last round Jul 2026
- 16 [**Aveillant** Aveillant produces Holographic Radar, a new standard for addressing wind turbine interference with Air Traffic Control (ATC) systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aveillant) Aveillant produces Holographic Radar, a new standard for addressing wind turbine interference with Air Traffic Control (ATC) systems. *Founded* 2011 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$31M** last round Apr 2014
- 17 [**Oxford Space Systems** Oxford Space Systems (OSS) is a British space technology company founded in 2013 and based at the Harwell Campus in Oxfordshire.](https://millionrounds.com/company/oxford-space-systems) Oxford Space Systems (OSS) is a British space technology company founded in 2013 and based at the Harwell Campus in Oxfordshire. *Founded* 2013 Didcot, United Kingdom **$29M** last round Mar 2026
- 18 [**BioOrbit** BioOrbit is a UK-based biotechnology startup focused on space-based drug development and pharmaceutical manufacturing.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bioorbit) BioOrbit is a UK-based biotechnology startup focused on space-based drug development and pharmaceutical manufacturing. *Founded* 2023 London, United Kingdom **$27M** last round Oct 2026
- 19 [**Sofant Technologies** Sofant Technologies offers Smart Antenna and tunable RF solutions for next generation mobile and wearable devices.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sofant-technologies) Sofant Technologies offers Smart Antenna and tunable RF solutions for next generation mobile and wearable devices. *Founded* 2011 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$23M** last round Apr 2026
- 20 [**Silicon MicroGravity** Silicon MicroGravity is a company developing novel sensor technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/silicon-microgravity) Silicon MicroGravity is a company developing novel sensor technology. *Founded* 2014 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$21M** last round Nov 2026
- 21 [**Hybrid Air Vehicles** Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) Limited is a British aerospace manufacturer based in Bedford, England.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hybrid-air-vehicles) Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) Limited is a British aerospace manufacturer based in Bedford, England. *Founded* 2007 Bedford, United Kingdom **$20M** last round Mar 2026
- 22 [**Foundational** Foundational is a modern data management platform that focuses on analyzing source code, query logs, schemas, and metadata throughout the data lifecycle.](https://millionrounds.com/company/foundational) Foundational is a modern data management platform that focuses on analyzing source code, query logs, schemas, and metadata throughout the data lifecycle. *Founded* 2022 San Francisco, United Kingdom **$19M** last round Oct 2026
- 23 [**NewOrbit** NewOrbit designs and builds web-based business solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/neworbit) NewOrbit designs and builds web-based business solutions. *Founded* 2006 Chalgrove, United Kingdom **$19M** last round Jun 2026
- 24 [**Archangel Lightworks** Archangel Lightworks is a private aerospace and communications company based in Oxford, UK, founded in 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/archangel-lightworks) Archangel Lightworks is a private aerospace and communications company based in Oxford, UK, founded in 2017. *Founded* 2017 Oxford, United Kingdom **$17M** last round Aug 2026
- 25 [**Unum Aircraft Seating** Unum Aircraft Seating is a UK-based aerospace startup that designs, develops, and manufactures lightweight and sustainable business-class airline seats.](https://millionrounds.com/company/unum-aircraft-seating) Unum Aircraft Seating is a UK-based aerospace startup that designs, develops, and manufactures lightweight and sustainable business-class airline seats. *Founded* 2020 Crawley, United Kingdom **$16M** last round Apr 2026
- 26 [**Isotropic Systems**](https://millionrounds.com/company/isotropic-systems) *Founded* 2013 United Kingdom **$14M** last round Jan 2019
- 27 [**AeroCloud** AeroCloud is a cloud-native airport management software platform founded in 2019 and based in Stockport, England.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aerocloud) AeroCloud is a cloud-native airport management software platform founded in 2019 and based in Stockport, England. *Founded* 2019 Stockport, United Kingdom **$13M** last round Feb 2023
- 28 [**ARC Aerosystems** ARC Aerosystems is a UK-based aerospace startup founded in 2017, originally named Samad Aerospace.](https://millionrounds.com/company/arc-aerosystems) ARC Aerosystems is a UK-based aerospace startup founded in 2017, originally named Samad Aerospace. *Founded* 2017 Bedford, United Kingdom **$12M** last round Oct 2025
- 29 [**Spaceflux** Spaceflux is a UK-based space technology company founded in 2022, specializing in sovereign Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and Space Domain Awareness (SDA) services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/spaceflux) 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* 2022 London, United Kingdom **$12M** last round Apr 2026
- 30 [**Seven Technologies** Seven Technologies, an engineering company, specializes in rugged SCADA type applications, offering associated environmental protection.](https://millionrounds.com/company/seven-technologies) Seven Technologies, an engineering company, specializes in rugged SCADA type applications, offering associated environmental protection. *Founded* 2003 London, United Kingdom **$11M** last round Apr 2012
- 31 [**SuperSharp** SuperSharp is a space tech company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/supersharp) SuperSharp is a space tech company. *Founded* - Cambridge, United Kingdom **$6.5M** last round Jul 2024
- 32 [**Altitude Angel** Altitude Angel was a UK-based aviation technology company founded in 2014, specializing in Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) software.](https://millionrounds.com/company/altitude-angel) Altitude Angel was a UK-based aviation technology company founded in 2014, specializing in Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) software. *Founded* 2015 Reading, United Kingdom **$6.4M** last round Jan 2023
- 33 [**Productive Machines** Productive Machines is a UK-based manufacturing software company that specializes in autonomous, physics-based machining optimization software for CNC and milli](https://millionrounds.com/company/productive-machines) Productive Machines is a UK-based manufacturing software company that specializes in autonomous, physics-based machining optimization software for CNC and milli *Founded* 2019 Catcliffe, United Kingdom **$5.9M** last round Sept 2026
- 34 [**Sentinel Photonics** Sentinel Photonics is a UK-based defence technology company that specializes in advanced laser detection and protection systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sentinel-photonics) Sentinel Photonics is a UK-based defence technology company that specializes in advanced laser detection and protection systems. *Founded* 2020 Salisbury, United Kingdom **$5.8M** last round Apr 2026
- 35 [**ToffeeX** ToffeeX is a London-based deep-tech startup that specializes in physics-driven generative design software for the engineering and manufacturing sectors.](https://millionrounds.com/company/toffeex) ToffeeX is a London-based deep-tech startup that specializes in physics-driven generative design software for the engineering and manufacturing sectors. *Founded* 2019 London, United Kingdom **$5.8M** last round Nov 2022
- 36 [**Flowcopter** Flowcopter Providing a strong platform for humanitarian and environmental applications that can operate in the most harsh environments.](https://millionrounds.com/company/flowcopter) Flowcopter Providing a strong platform for humanitarian and environmental applications that can operate in the most harsh environments. *Founded* 2019 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$5.1M** last round Jan 2025
- 37 [**Space DOTS** Space DOTS® (Space Data & Orbital Testing Solutions) is a UK-based space technology startup founded in 2021 and headquartered in London.](https://millionrounds.com/company/space-dots) Space DOTS® (Space Data & Orbital Testing Solutions) is a UK-based space technology startup founded in 2021 and headquartered in London. *Founded* 2021 London, United Kingdom **$4.9M** last round Sept 2025
- 38 [**Stratajet** Stratajet is a private jet booking platform founded in 2011 by Jonathan Nicol.](https://millionrounds.com/company/stratajet) Stratajet is a private jet booking platform founded in 2011 by Jonathan Nicol. *Founded* 2011 London, United Kingdom **$4.6M** last round Jun 2015
- 39 [**PowerPhotonic** PowerPhotonic is a leading manufacturer and designer of high-precision, low-loss fused silica micro-optics.](https://millionrounds.com/company/powerphotonic) PowerPhotonic is a leading manufacturer and designer of high-precision, low-loss fused silica micro-optics. *Founded* 2004 Dunfermline, United Kingdom **$4.5M** last round Aug 2025
- 40 [**Applied Atomics** Applied Atomics is a private company focused on nuclear power infrastructure and space propulsion.](https://millionrounds.com/company/applied-atomics) Applied Atomics is a private company focused on nuclear power infrastructure and space propulsion. *Founded* - Anchorage, United Kingdom **$4.0M** last round Jun 2026
- 41 [**Blue Skies Space** Blue Skies Space is a UK-based commercial space science company founded in 2014.](https://millionrounds.com/company/blue-skies-space) Blue Skies Space is a UK-based commercial space science company founded in 2014. *Founded* 2014 London, United Kingdom **$3.8M** last round Mar 2026
- 42 [**Veoware** Veoware provides Space satellite imagery services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/veoware) Veoware provides Space satellite imagery services. *Founded* 2016 Guilford, United Kingdom **$3.4M** last round Sept 2024
- 43 [**Skyrora** Skyrora is a UK-based rocket company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland.](https://millionrounds.com/company/skyrora) Skyrora is a UK-based rocket company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland. *Founded* 2017 Cumbernauld, United Kingdom **$3.4M** last round Mar 2021
- 44 [**Osprey Flight Solutions** Osprey Flight Solutions is a leader in aviation risk management and security intelligence, established in 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/osprey-flight-solutions) Osprey Flight Solutions is a leader in aviation risk management and security intelligence, established in 2017. *Founded* 2017 Herriard, United Kingdom **$3.1M** last round Apr 2021
- 45 [**Holdson** Holdson is a UK-based manufacturing technology company specializing in electrochemical polishing for metal components, particularly those produced through addit](https://millionrounds.com/company/holdson) Holdson is a UK-based manufacturing technology company specializing in electrochemical polishing for metal components, particularly those produced through addit *Founded* 2023 Skelmanthorpe, United Kingdom **$2.8M** last round Jul 2026
- 46 [**Volant Autonomy** Volant Autonomy creates autonomous flight guidance systems for the next generation of air mobility.](https://millionrounds.com/company/volant-autonomy) Volant Autonomy creates autonomous flight guidance systems for the next generation of air mobility. *Founded* 2018 Bath, United Kingdom **$2.8M** last round Jan 2024
- 47 [**In-Space Missions** In-Space Missions is a UK company that designs, builds, and operates satellites and satellite systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/in-space-missions) In-Space Missions is a UK company that designs, builds, and operates satellites and satellite systems. *Founded* 2015 United Kingdom **$2.7M** last round Nov 2021
- 48 [**RAB Microfluidics** RAB-Microfluidics is a Scottish research and development technology company founded in 2016 by Dr.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rab-microfluidics) RAB-Microfluidics is a Scottish research and development technology company founded in 2016 by Dr. *Founded* 2016 Aberdeen, United Kingdom **$2.6M** last round Aug 2022
- 49 [**Mutable Tactics** Mutable Tactics is a UK-based defense and security technology company specializing in AI mission software for robotic systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mutable-tactics) Mutable Tactics is a UK-based defense and security technology company specializing in AI mission software for robotic systems. *Founded* 2024 London, United Kingdom **$2.6M** last round Jun 2026
- 50 [**e-Go aeroplanes** e-Go aeroplanes is creating the striking, new, very lightweight e-Go aircraft.](https://millionrounds.com/company/e-go-aeroplanes) e-Go aeroplanes is creating the striking, new, very lightweight e-Go aircraft. *Founded* 2007 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$2.6M** last round May 2014

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