# Top 50 Biotech Startups in London by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded biotech startups in London, ranked by total funding raised: $7.6B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

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

- 1 [**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
- 2 [**Verdiva Bio** Verdiva Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Guildford, United Kingdom, founded in 2024.](https://millionrounds.com/company/verdiva-bio) Verdiva Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Guildford, United Kingdom, founded in 2024. *Founded* 2024 London, United Kingdom **$601M** last round May 2026
- 3 [**Ori Biotech** Ori Biotech is a biotechnology company based in London and Philadelphia, focused on cell and gene therapy (CGT) manufacturing technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ori-biotech) Ori Biotech is a biotechnology company based in London and Philadelphia, focused on cell and gene therapy (CGT) manufacturing technology. *Founded* 2015 London, United Kingdom **$435M** last round Jun 2022
- 4 [**Orchard Therapeutics** Orchard Therapeutics is a biotechnology company dedicated to assisting patients through innovative gene therapies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/orchard-therapeutics) Orchard Therapeutics is a biotechnology company dedicated to assisting patients through innovative gene therapies. *Founded* 2015 London, United Kingdom **$377M** last round Mar 2023
- 5 [**Quell Therapeutics** Quell Therapeutics is a cell therapy company](https://millionrounds.com/company/quell-therapeutics) Quell Therapeutics is a cell therapy company *Founded* 2019 London, United Kingdom **$274M** last round Jun 2023
- 6 [**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
- 7 [**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
- 8 [**Achilles Therapeutics** Achilles Therapeutics is a developer of immunotherapies intended to offer next-generation, patient-specific therapies to treat cancer.](https://millionrounds.com/company/achilles-therapeutics) Achilles Therapeutics is a developer of immunotherapies intended to offer next-generation, patient-specific therapies to treat cancer. *Founded* 2016 London, United Kingdom **$143M** last round Feb 2025
- 9 [**Ellipses Pharma** Ellipses Pharma is a London-based oncology-focused drug development company that aims to accelerate the discovery and clinical advancement of innovative cancer medicines.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ellipses-pharma) Ellipses Pharma is a London-based oncology-focused drug development company that aims to accelerate the discovery and clinical advancement of innovative cancer medicines. *Founded* 2015 London, United Kingdom **$136M** last round Dec 2025
- 10 [**Purespring Therapeutics** Purespring Therapeutics is a clinical-stage company based in London, focused on precision nephrology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/purespring-therapeutics) Purespring Therapeutics is a clinical-stage company based in London, focused on precision nephrology. *Founded* 2020 London, United Kingdom **$128M** last round Sept 2025
- 11 [**AstronauTx** AstronauTx Ltd.](https://millionrounds.com/company/astronautx) AstronauTx Ltd. *Founded* 2019 London, United Kingdom **$124M** last round Sept 2026
- 12 [**Myricx Bio** Myricx Bio is a biotechnology company that develops novel NMT inhibitor payloads for ADCs to treat cancer.](https://millionrounds.com/company/myricx-bio) Myricx Bio is a biotechnology company that develops novel NMT inhibitor payloads for ADCs to treat cancer. *Founded* 2019 London, United Kingdom **$115M** last round Jul 2024
- 13 [**Pulmocide** Pulmocide is a private biopharmaceutical company based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2007.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pulmocide) Pulmocide is a private biopharmaceutical company based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2007. *Founded* 2013 London, United Kingdom **$110M** last round Dec 2022
- 14 [**Amber Therapeutics** Amber Therapeutics is a clinical-stage medical technology company based in London, founded in 2021 as a spinout from the University of Oxford.](https://millionrounds.com/company/amber-therapeutics) Amber Therapeutics is a clinical-stage medical technology company based in London, founded in 2021 as a spinout from the University of Oxford. *Founded* 2021 London, United Kingdom **$102M** last round Mar 2026
- 15 [**Vicebio** Vicebio is a biopharmaceutical company developing next-generation respiratory virus vaccines using the Molecular Clamp technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vicebio) Vicebio is a biopharmaceutical company developing next-generation respiratory virus vaccines using the Molecular Clamp technology. *Founded* - London, United Kingdom **$100M** last round Sept 2024
- 16 [**Babylon** Babylon aims to provide accessible, affordable healthcare by combining AI with doctors.](https://millionrounds.com/company/babylon) Babylon aims to provide accessible, affordable healthcare by combining AI with doctors. *Founded* - London, United Kingdom **$95M** last round May 2023
- 17 [**AviadoBio** AviadoBio transform the lives of people living with neurodegenerative disorders by developing and delivering transformative gene therapies](https://millionrounds.com/company/aviadobio) AviadoBio transform the lives of people living with neurodegenerative disorders by developing and delivering transformative gene therapies *Founded* 2019 London, United Kingdom **$93M** last round Mar 2026
- 18 [**PandMe** PandMe is a DNA testing technology company that enables its users to access their ancestry, genealogy, and inherited traits.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pandme) PandMe is a DNA testing technology company that enables its users to access their ancestry, genealogy, and inherited traits. *Founded* 2021 London, United Kingdom **$73M** last round May 2021
- 19 [**IMU Biosciences** Mapping the immune system in unprecedented detail and scale.](https://millionrounds.com/company/imu-biosciences) Mapping the immune system in unprecedented detail and scale. *Founded* 2019 London, United Kingdom **$68M** last round Jun 2026
- 20 [**Synthace** Synthace is a London-based life sciences software company founded in 2011.](https://millionrounds.com/company/synthace) Synthace is a London-based life sciences software company founded in 2011. *Founded* 2011 London, United Kingdom **$64M** last round Nov 2021
- 21 [**Peptone** Peptone is a biotechnology and therapeutics company based in London, focused on developing novel small-molecule drugs that target intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs).](https://millionrounds.com/company/peptone) Peptone is a biotechnology and therapeutics company based in London, focused on developing novel small-molecule drugs that target intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs). *Founded* 2018 London, United Kingdom **$63M** last round Sept 2023
- 22 [**Causaly** Causaly is a London-based artificial intelligence company founded in 2018, specializing in a biomedical research platform that accelerates drug discovery and li](https://millionrounds.com/company/causaly) Causaly is a London-based artificial intelligence company founded in 2018, specializing in a biomedical research platform that accelerates drug discovery and li *Founded* 2018 London, United Kingdom **$60M** last round Jul 2023
- 23 [**Epoch Biodesign** Epoch Biodesign is a London-based synthetic biology company founded in 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/epoch-biodesign) Epoch Biodesign is a London-based synthetic biology company founded in 2019. *Founded* 2019 London, United Kingdom **$59M** last round Mar 2026
- 24 [**Duke Street Bio** Duke Street Bio is a biotechnology research company based in London, England, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/duke-street-bio) Duke Street Bio is a biotechnology research company based in London, England, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 London, United Kingdom **$55M** last round Apr 2026
- 25 [**Elvie** Elvie is a femtech company that specializes in developing innovative technology to support women's health and wellness.](https://millionrounds.com/company/elvie) Elvie is a femtech company that specializes in developing innovative technology to support women's health and wellness. *Founded* 2013 London, United Kingdom **$54M** last round Apr 2024
- 26 [**Medopad** Medopad, now known as Huma, is a global health technology company founded in 2011 and based in London, with additional offices in the US and China.](https://millionrounds.com/company/medopad) Medopad, now known as Huma, is a global health technology company founded in 2011 and based in London, with additional offices in the US and China. *Founded* 2011 London, United Kingdom **$54M** last round Nov 2019
- 27 [**Polymateria** Polymateria Ltd is a British technology company focused on developing biodegradable plastic alternatives to address global plastic pollution.](https://millionrounds.com/company/polymateria) Polymateria Ltd is a British technology company focused on developing biodegradable plastic alternatives to address global plastic pollution. *Founded* 2016 London, United Kingdom **$52M** last round Jan 2026
- 28 [**Accurx** Accurx is a British health technology company that provides a communication platform connecting patients with healthcare professionals across the NHS.](https://millionrounds.com/company/accurx) Accurx is a British health technology company that provides a communication platform connecting patients with healthcare professionals across the NHS. *Founded* 2016 London, United Kingdom **$50M** last round Mar 2026
- 29 [**Portal Biotech** Portal Biotech is a biotechnology company founded in 2021, focused on developing the first bench-top single-molecule protein sequencer using nanopore technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/portal-biotech) Portal Biotech is a biotechnology company founded in 2021, focused on developing the first bench-top single-molecule protein sequencer using nanopore technology. *Founded* 2021 London, United Kingdom **$46M** last round Jun 2025
- 30 [**Prokarium** Prokarium is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in London, UK, focused on pioneering microbial immunotherapy for cancer treatment.](https://millionrounds.com/company/prokarium) Prokarium is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in London, UK, focused on pioneering microbial immunotherapy for cancer treatment. *Founded* 2012 London, United Kingdom **$46M** last round Feb 2023
- 31 [**Apoha** Apoha is a deep-tech startup based in London, with operations in San Francisco.](https://millionrounds.com/company/apoha) Apoha is a deep-tech startup based in London, with operations in San Francisco. *Founded* 2021 London, United Kingdom **$46M** last round Jun 2026
- 32 [**Epsilogen Ltd.** Epsilogen Ltd is an innovative biotechnology company based in London, specializing in immuno-oncology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/epsilogen-ltd) Epsilogen Ltd is an innovative biotechnology company based in London, specializing in immuno-oncology. *Founded* 2016 London, United Kingdom **$41M** last round Mar 2022
- 33 [**Hubble** UK's largest flexible workspace platform](https://millionrounds.com/company/hubble) UK's largest flexible workspace platform *Founded* 2014 London, United Kingdom **$39M** last round Jul 2025
- 34 [**Kesmalea Therapeutics** Kesmalea Therapeutics is a biotech startup focusing on the discovery of novel protein degraders.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kesmalea-therapeutics) Kesmalea Therapeutics is a biotech startup focusing on the discovery of novel protein degraders. *Founded* 2020 London, United Kingdom **$38M** last round Sept 2024
- 35 [**Dunad Therapeutics** Dunad Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focusing on the development of next-generation targeted protein degradation therapies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dunad-therapeutics) Dunad Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focusing on the development of next-generation targeted protein degradation therapies. *Founded* 2020 London, United Kingdom **$38M** last round May 2025
- 36 [**Doctorlink** Doctorlink Limited is a UK-based digital triage and telemedicine platform that specializes in AI-driven healthcare tools.](https://millionrounds.com/company/doctorlink) Doctorlink Limited is a UK-based digital triage and telemedicine platform that specializes in AI-driven healthcare tools. *Founded* 2016 London, United Kingdom **$34M** last round Dec 2022
- 37 [**Engitix** Engitix is operates as a tissue engineering company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/engitix) Engitix is operates as a tissue engineering company. *Founded* 2016 London, United Kingdom **$32M** last round Apr 2026
- 38 [**Kesios Therapeutics** Kesios Therapeutics Limited was a private biotechnology company established in 2012 as a spin-out from Imperial College London.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kesios-therapeutics) Kesios Therapeutics Limited was a private biotechnology company established in 2012 as a spin-out from Imperial College London. *Founded* 2012 London, United Kingdom **$32M** last round Aug 2016
- 39 [**LIfT BioSciences** LIfT Biosciences® a rapidly emerging biotech company bringing to market a first-in-class allogeneic innate cell therapy](https://millionrounds.com/company/lift-biosciences) LIfT Biosciences® a rapidly emerging biotech company bringing to market a first-in-class allogeneic innate cell therapy *Founded* 2016 London, United Kingdom **$30M** last round Jul 2025
- 40 [**Istesso** Istesso is a London-based biopharmaceutical company focused on immunometabolism drug discovery and development.](https://millionrounds.com/company/istesso) Istesso is a London-based biopharmaceutical company focused on immunometabolism drug discovery and development. *Founded* 2017 London, United Kingdom **$29M** last round Apr 2023
- 41 [**National Biofilms Innovation Centre** National Biofilms Innovation Centre is the central hub where academia, industry, government, and public policy come together.](https://millionrounds.com/company/national-biofilms-innovation-centre) National Biofilms Innovation Centre is the central hub where academia, industry, government, and public policy come together. *Founded* 2017 London, United Kingdom **$28M** last round Nov 2022
- 42 [**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
- 43 [**FundamentalVR** FundamentalVR delivers VR haptic 'flight simulators' for surgery creating a safe, measurable, and repeatable space to refine skills.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fundamentalvr) FundamentalVR delivers VR haptic 'flight simulators' for surgery creating a safe, measurable, and repeatable space to refine skills. *Founded* 2012 London, United Kingdom **$27M** last round Aug 2022
- 44 [**Zava** Founded in 2011, by David Meinertz and Amit Khutti, Zava was born from David’s personal experiences as a frustrated patient with an ongoing condition - high blo](https://millionrounds.com/company/zava) Founded in 2011, by David Meinertz and Amit Khutti, Zava was born from David’s personal experiences as a frustrated patient with an ongoing condition - high blo *Founded* 2010 London, United Kingdom **$25M** last round Jun 2019
- 45 [**Leucid Bio** Leucid Bio is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in London, UK, founded in 2014.](https://millionrounds.com/company/leucid-bio) Leucid Bio is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in London, UK, founded in 2014. *Founded* 2014 London, United Kingdom **$25M** last round Feb 2025
- 46 [**Magnus Life Science** Magnus Life Science provides clinical and academic research services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/magnus-life-science) Magnus Life Science provides clinical and academic research services. *Founded* 2013 London, United Kingdom **$25M** last round Oct 2014
- 47 [**Apricity** Apricity is the world’s first at-home fertility clinic, powered by tech and AI.](https://millionrounds.com/company/apricity) Apricity is the world’s first at-home fertility clinic, powered by tech and AI. *Founded* 2018 London, United Kingdom **$24M** last round Sept 2022
- 48 [**RHYTHM AI** RHYTHM AI is a UK company focused on the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation](https://millionrounds.com/company/rhythm-ai) RHYTHM AI is a UK company focused on the treatment of Atrial Fibrillation *Founded* 2018 London, United Kingdom **$23M** last round Sept 2026
- 49 [**Previse** Previse is a London-based financial services and technology company that focuses on improving payment processes for businesses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/previse) Previse is a London-based financial services and technology company that focuses on improving payment processes for businesses. *Founded* 2016 London, United Kingdom **$23M** last round Oct 2024
- 50 [**Echopoint Medical** Echopoint Medical is a medtech company](https://millionrounds.com/company/echopoint-medical) Echopoint Medical is a medtech company *Founded* 2018 London, United Kingdom **$22M** last round Sept 2026

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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