# Top 50 AI Startups in the United Kingdom by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded AI startups in the United Kingdom, ranked by total funding raised: $32B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

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

- 1 [**Nscale**](https://millionrounds.com/company/nscale) *Founded* 2025 United Kingdom **$6.9B** last round Sept 2026
- 2 [**ARGO AI** Argo AI was an autonomous driving technology company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, founded in 2016 by Bryan Salesky and Peter Rander.](https://millionrounds.com/company/argo-ai) Argo AI was an autonomous driving technology company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, founded in 2016 by Bryan Salesky and Peter Rander. *Founded* 2016 Pittsburgh, United Kingdom **$3.6B** last round Nov 2024
- 3 [**Isomorphic Labs** Isomorphic Labs is a London-based artificial intelligence company focused on transforming the drug discovery process.](https://millionrounds.com/company/isomorphic-labs) Isomorphic Labs is a London-based artificial intelligence company focused on transforming the drug discovery process. *Founded* 2021 London, United Kingdom **$3.1B** last round May 2026
- 4 [**Wayve** Wayve Technologies Ltd is a British company focused on developing self-driving vehicle systems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wayve) Wayve Technologies Ltd is a British company focused on developing self-driving vehicle systems. *Founded* 2017 London, United Kingdom **$1.8B** last round Apr 2026
- 5 [**UFORCE** UFORCE is a Ukrainian defense technology company focused on developing and manufacturing advanced military technologies, particularly unmanned platforms for air](https://millionrounds.com/company/uforce) UFORCE is a Ukrainian defense technology company focused on developing and manufacturing advanced military technologies, particularly unmanned platforms for air *Founded* - London, United Kingdom **$1.4B** last round Nov 2026
- 6 [**Recursive Superintelligence**](https://millionrounds.com/company/recursive-superintelligence) *Founded* - United Kingdom **$1.1B** last round Apr 2026
- 7 [**Ineffable Intelligence** Ineffable Intelligence develops machine learning systems that learn through interaction and experience.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ineffable-intelligence) Ineffable Intelligence develops machine learning systems that learn through interaction and experience. *Founded* 2025 London, United Kingdom **$1.1B** last round Apr 2026
- 8 [**Fractile** Fractile is a UK-based technology company and semiconductor startup founded in 2022 by Dr.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fractile) Fractile is a UK-based technology company and semiconductor startup founded in 2022 by Dr. *Founded* 2022 London, United Kingdom **$960M** last round Oct 2026
- 9 [**CuspAI** CuspAI is an innovative artificial intelligence company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, with additional teams in Amsterdam and Berlin.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cuspai) CuspAI is an innovative artificial intelligence company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, with additional teams in Amsterdam and Berlin. *Founded* 2024 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$950M** last round Jul 2026
- 10 [**Graphcore** Graphcore develops a microprocessor designed for AI and machine learning applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/graphcore) Graphcore develops a microprocessor designed for AI and machine learning applications. *Founded* 2016 Bristol, United Kingdom **$835M** last round May 2026
- 11 [**TEKEVER**](https://millionrounds.com/company/tekever) *Founded* 2013 United Kingdom **$654M** last round Sept 2026
- 12 [**Recursive** Recursive self-improving superintelligence to automate knowledge discovery.](https://millionrounds.com/company/recursive) Recursive self-improving superintelligence to automate knowledge discovery. *Founded* - London, United Kingdom **$650M** last round Apr 2026
- 13 [**OLIX** OLIX is an AI company focused on developing advanced hardware solutions for AI inference workloads.](https://millionrounds.com/company/olix) OLIX is an AI company focused on developing advanced hardware solutions for AI inference workloads. *Founded* 2024 London, United Kingdom **$532M** last round Aug 2026
- 14 [**Synthesia** Synthesia is a British multinational AI company based in London, founded in 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/synthesia) Synthesia is a British multinational AI company based in London, founded in 2017. *Founded* 2017 London, United Kingdom **$506M** last round Jan 2026
- 15 [**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
- 16 [**Quantexa** Quantexa is a UK-based software company founded in 2016, specializing in Contextual Decision Intelligence (CDI).](https://millionrounds.com/company/quantexa) Quantexa is a UK-based software company founded in 2016, specializing in Contextual Decision Intelligence (CDI). *Founded* 2016 London, United Kingdom **$471M** last round Mar 2026
- 17 [**Lighthouse** Lighthouse is the home camera for smart home.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lighthouse) Lighthouse is the home camera for smart home. *Founded* 2014 Palo Alto, United Kingdom **$370M** last round Nov 2024
- 18 [**Scan.com** Scan.com is a healthcare technology company based in London, specializing in diagnostic imaging.](https://millionrounds.com/company/scan-com) Scan.com is a healthcare technology company based in London, specializing in diagnostic imaging. *Founded* 2017 London, United Kingdom **$350M** last round Aug 2026
- 19 [**Dwelly** Dwelly is a London-based startup that specializes in acquiring and modernizing independent real estate letting agencies across the UK.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dwelly) Dwelly is a London-based startup that specializes in acquiring and modernizing independent real estate letting agencies across the UK. *Founded* 2023 London, United Kingdom **$315M** last round Jul 2026
- 20 [**Sylvera** Sylvera is an independent carbon intelligence platform based in London, UK, founded in 2020 by Allister Furey and Sam Gill.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sylvera) Sylvera is an independent carbon intelligence platform based in London, UK, founded in 2020 by Allister Furey and Sam Gill. *Founded* 2020 London, United Kingdom **$308M** last round Dec 2024
- 21 [**Cera Care** Cera is a homecare service provider offering daytime visits, overnight, private nursing and live-in care for the elderly people.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cera-care) Cera is a homecare service provider offering daytime visits, overnight, private nursing and live-in care for the elderly people. *Founded* 2015 London, United Kingdom **$286M** last round Jan 2025
- 22 [**Elliptic** Elliptic is a leading blockchain analytics and crypto compliance firm based in London, with additional offices in New York, Singapore, and Tokyo.](https://millionrounds.com/company/elliptic) Elliptic is a leading blockchain analytics and crypto compliance firm based in London, with additional offices in New York, Singapore, and Tokyo. *Founded* 2013 London, United Kingdom **$265M** last round Jul 2026
- 23 [**Monolith AI** Monolith AI develops an AI assistant designed to help engineers improve product development.](https://millionrounds.com/company/monolith-ai) Monolith AI develops an AI assistant designed to help engineers improve product development. *Founded* 2016 London, United Kingdom **$265M** last round Jul 2025
- 24 [**Green Sea Guard** Green Sea Guard provides a unique toolset that measures and tracks ship emissions from a computer on land or at sea.](https://millionrounds.com/company/green-sea-guard) Green Sea Guard provides a unique toolset that measures and tracks ship emissions from a computer on land or at sea. *Founded* 2014 Plymouth, United Kingdom **$257M** last round May 2023
- 25 [**Tessl** Tessl is a London-based company founded in 2024 by Guy Podjarny, focusing on Agent Enablement and AI-Native Development.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tessl) Tessl is a London-based company founded in 2024 by Guy Podjarny, focusing on Agent Enablement and AI-Native Development. *Founded* 2024 London, United Kingdom **$250M** last round Jan 2025
- 26 [**Builder.ai** Builder.ai is an AI-powered composable software platform founded in 2016.](https://millionrounds.com/company/builder-ai) Builder.ai is an AI-powered composable software platform founded in 2016. *Founded* 2012 London, United Kingdom **$250M** last round May 2023
- 27 [**Behavox** Behavox is a London-based AI company founded in 2014, specializing in compliance and risk management for financial services and regulated industries.](https://millionrounds.com/company/behavox) Behavox is a London-based AI company founded in 2014, specializing in compliance and risk management for financial services and regulated industries. *Founded* 2014 London, United Kingdom **$245M** last round Jul 2026
- 28 [**9fin** 9fin is an AI-native debt market intelligence platform founded in 2016, headquartered in London with additional offices in New York, Hong Kong, and Belfast.](https://millionrounds.com/company/9fin) 9fin is an AI-native debt market intelligence platform founded in 2016, headquartered in London with additional offices in New York, Hong Kong, and Belfast. *Founded* 2016 London, United Kingdom **$223M** last round Jul 2026
- 29 [**Basecamp Research** Basecamp Research is an AI lab focused on biological design, specializing in generating and modeling biological data at the trillion-gene scale.](https://millionrounds.com/company/basecamp-research) Basecamp Research is an AI lab focused on biological design, specializing in generating and modeling biological data at the trillion-gene scale. *Founded* 2019 London, United Kingdom **$222M** last round Sept 2026
- 30 [**Signal AI** Signal AI is a global decision augmentation and risk intelligence company based in London, UK.](https://millionrounds.com/company/signal-ai) Signal AI is a global decision augmentation and risk intelligence company based in London, UK. *Founded* 2013 London, United Kingdom **$215M** last round Dec 2021
- 31 [**Nothing** Nothing is a technology company that creates smartphones, audio products, and AI tools aimed at enhancing the lives of the next generation of creatives.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nothing) Nothing is a technology company that creates smartphones, audio products, and AI tools aimed at enhancing the lives of the next generation of creatives. *Founded* 2020 London, United Kingdom **$214M** last round May 2026
- 32 [**PolyAI** Enterprise voice AI that finishes what your customers start.](https://millionrounds.com/company/polyai) Enterprise voice AI that finishes what your customers start. *Founded* 2017 United Kingdom **$209M** last round Apr 2026
- 33 [**BenevolentAI** BenevolentAI is a leading, clinical-stage AI-enabled drug discovery company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/benevolentai) BenevolentAI is a leading, clinical-stage AI-enabled drug discovery company. *Founded* 2013 United Kingdom **$205M** last round Sept 2019
- 34 [**Entrepreneurs First** Entrepreneurs First runs programs that identify individuals pursuing technology startups and support them during early company formation.](https://millionrounds.com/company/entrepreneurs-first) Entrepreneurs First runs programs that identify individuals pursuing technology startups and support them during early company formation. *Founded* 2011 London, United Kingdom **$200M** last round Mar 2026
- 35 [**Brahma AI**](https://millionrounds.com/company/brahma-ai) *Founded* 2024 United Kingdom **$195M** last round Sept 2026
- 36 [**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
- 37 [**Nexgen Cloud** NexGen Cloud offers sustainable cloud IaaS with a focus on HPC and GPU infrastructure, including GPUaaS via Hyperstack.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nexgen-cloud) NexGen Cloud offers sustainable cloud IaaS with a focus on HPC and GPU infrastructure, including GPUaaS via Hyperstack. *Founded* 2020 London, United Kingdom **$179M** last round Oct 2026
- 38 [**Nourish** Nourish connects people with a Registered Dietitian via telehealth and gets it covered by their health insurance.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nourish) Nourish connects people with a Registered Dietitian via telehealth and gets it covered by their health insurance. *Founded* 2021 New York, United Kingdom **$173M** last round May 2026
- 39 [**Salience Labs** Salience Labs is a deep-tech semiconductor company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, specializing in all-optical silicon photonic solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/salience-labs) Salience Labs is a deep-tech semiconductor company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, specializing in all-optical silicon photonic solutions. *Founded* 2020 Oxford, United Kingdom **$169M** last round Oct 2026
- 40 [**Cera** Cera is Europe's largest digital-first home healthcare company, providing technology-enabled care, nursing, telehealth, and repeat prescriptions directly to pat](https://millionrounds.com/company/cera) Cera is Europe's largest digital-first home healthcare company, providing technology-enabled care, nursing, telehealth, and repeat prescriptions directly to pat *Founded* 2016 London, United Kingdom **$168M** last round Jan 2025
- 41 [**Amity Corporation** Technology Holding & Investment Company focused on the AI-Driven Future of Customer Experience.](https://millionrounds.com/company/amity-corporation) Technology Holding & Investment Company focused on the AI-Driven Future of Customer Experience. *Founded* - London, United Kingdom **$160M** last round Mar 2026
- 42 [**Xelix** Xelix is a London-based enterprise SaaS company specializing in AI-powered Accounts Payable (AP) automation software.](https://millionrounds.com/company/xelix) Xelix is a London-based enterprise SaaS company specializing in AI-powered Accounts Payable (AP) automation software. *Founded* 2018 London, United Kingdom **$160M** last round Jul 2025
- 43 [**Moneybox** Moneybox, officially known as Digital Moneybox Limited, is a prominent UK-based financial technology company that focuses on mobile-first savings and investment solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/moneybox) Moneybox, officially known as Digital Moneybox Limited, is a prominent UK-based financial technology company that focuses on mobile-first savings and investment solutions. *Founded* 2015 London, United Kingdom **$160M** last round Jul 2026
- 44 [**Blaize** Blaize is an AI computing platforms company that develops products for the automotive, smart vision, and enterprise computing markets.](https://millionrounds.com/company/blaize) Blaize is an AI computing platforms company that develops products for the automotive, smart vision, and enterprise computing markets. *Founded* 2010 El Dorado Hills, United Kingdom **$155M** last round May 2026
- 45 [**Nyobolt** Nyobolt is an energy storage technology company based in Cambridge, UK, founded in 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nyobolt) Nyobolt is an energy storage technology company based in Cambridge, UK, founded in 2019. *Founded* 2019 Impington, United Kingdom **$155M** last round Aug 2026
- 46 [**Humanoid**](https://millionrounds.com/company/humanoid) *Founded* 2023 United Kingdom **$152M** last round Jul 2026
- 47 [**Codat** Codat is a financial technology company founded in 2017, headquartered in London, with additional offices in New York, San Francisco, and Sydney.](https://millionrounds.com/company/codat) Codat is a financial technology company founded in 2017, headquartered in London, with additional offices in New York, San Francisco, and Sydney. *Founded* 2017 London, United Kingdom **$151M** last round Oct 2022
- 48 [**CHARM Therapeutics** CHARM Therapeutics is a London-based biotechnology company founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/charm-therapeutics) CHARM Therapeutics is a London-based biotechnology company founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 London, United Kingdom **$149M** last round Sept 2025
- 49 [**Ethos** Ethos ESG, now part of ACA Group, specializes in data and analysis services that assess the impact of companies and funds on various social and environmental is](https://millionrounds.com/company/ethos) Ethos ESG, now part of ACA Group, specializes in data and analysis services that assess the impact of companies and funds on various social and environmental is *Founded* 2019 Minneapolis, United Kingdom **$143M** last round May 2026
- 50 [**Vuelo** Professional investment management services from Marbella, Spain.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vuelo) Professional investment management services from Marbella, Spain. *Founded* 2023 London, United Kingdom **$142M** last round Mar 2026

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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