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Biotech startups in Oxford
36 biotech startups in Oxford have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 36 that have raised the most, $2.2B between them.
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Oxford Nanopore TechnologiesOxford Nanopore Technologies is a biotechnology company that develops and commercializes nanopore sequencing technology.Oxford Nanopore Technologies is a biotechnology company that develops and commercializes nanopore sequencing technology.
Founded 2005Oxford, United Kingdom$653Mlast round Apr 2025 - 2
OMass TherapeuticsOMass Therapeutics is a biotechnology company located in Oxford, UK, focused on discovering and developing novel small molecule medicines for rare diseases and OMass Therapeutics is a biotechnology company located in Oxford, UK, focused on discovering and developing novel small molecule medicines for rare diseases and
Founded 2016Oxford, United Kingdom$442Mlast round Oct 2026 - 3
MiroBioMiroBio is Harnessing the natural control mechanisms of the immune system.MiroBio is Harnessing the natural control mechanisms of the immune system.
Founded 2019Oxford, United Kingdom$144Mlast round Jun 2022 - 4
PepgenPepGen is empowering nucleic acid therapeutics to go the distance.PepGen is empowering nucleic acid therapeutics to go the distance.
Founded 2018Oxford, United Kingdom$115Mlast round Sept 2025 - 5
UltromicsUltromics is a health technology firm based in Oxford, England, that specializes in AI-powered cardiovascular diagnostics.Ultromics is a health technology firm based in Oxford, England, that specializes in AI-powered cardiovascular diagnostics.
Founded 2017Oxford, United Kingdom$112Mlast round Dec 2025 - 6
GenomicsGenomics Ltd, founded in 2014 in Oxford, UK, is a global techbio and precision medicine company.Genomics Ltd, founded in 2014 in Oxford, UK, is a global techbio and precision medicine company.
Founded 2014Oxford, United Kingdom$93Mlast round Jan 2024 - 7
Nucleome TherapeuticsNucleome Therapeutics is a biotechnology company founded in 2019 and based in Oxford, United Kingdom.Nucleome Therapeutics is a biotechnology company founded in 2019 and based in Oxford, United Kingdom.
Founded 2019Oxford, United Kingdom$66Mlast round Jul 2024 - 8
BrainomixBrainomix Limited is a medical technology and digital health company based in Oxford, England.Brainomix Limited is a medical technology and digital health company based in Oxford, England.
Founded 2010Oxford, United Kingdom$52Mlast round Mar 2025 - 9
Evox TherapeuticsEvox Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that harnesses and engineer the natural trafficking capabilities of extracellular vesicles.Evox Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that harnesses and engineer the natural trafficking capabilities of extracellular vesicles.
Founded 2016Oxford, United Kingdom$48Mlast round Mar 2019 - 10
TheolyticsTheolytics is a clinical stage biotechnology company developing next-generation viral therapies.Theolytics is a clinical stage biotechnology company developing next-generation viral therapies.
Founded 2017Oxford, United Kingdom$48Mlast round Mar 2026 - 11
Oxford BioTherapeuticsOxford BioTherapeutics (OBT) is a clinical-stage oncology company focused on developing innovative cancer treatments through targeted antibody-based therapies.Oxford BioTherapeutics (OBT) is a clinical-stage oncology company focused on developing innovative cancer treatments through targeted antibody-based therapies.
Founded 2004Oxford, United Kingdom$37Mlast round Aug 2021 - 12
OxitecOxitec develops an environment-friendly technology for the control of significant insect pests to prevent diseases and agricultural damage.Oxitec develops an environment-friendly technology for the control of significant insect pests to prevent diseases and agricultural damage.
Founded 2002Oxford, United Kingdom$37Mlast round Jun 2014 - 13
Oxford GeneticsOxford Genetics is a biotechnology company producing versatile cloning plasmids for research.Oxford Genetics is a biotechnology company producing versatile cloning plasmids for research.
Founded 2011Oxford, United Kingdom$34Mlast round Sept 2025 - 14
InfinitopesInfinitopes Ltd.Infinitopes Ltd.
Founded 2021Oxford, United Kingdom$32Mlast round Jan 2026 - 15
RefeynRefeyn is an innovative company founded in 2018 as a spinout from Oxford University, specializing in mass photometry.Refeyn is an innovative company founded in 2018 as a spinout from Oxford University, specializing in mass photometry.
Founded 2018Oxford, United Kingdom$30Mlast round Jul 2026 - 16
OptellumOptellum is a healthcare technology company that specializes in AI-powered clinical decision-support software for lung cancer diagnosis and treatment.Optellum is a healthcare technology company that specializes in AI-powered clinical decision-support software for lung cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Founded 2016Oxford, United Kingdom$30Mlast round Mar 2026 - 17
SitryxSitryx is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Oxford, UK, specializing in immunometabolism.Sitryx is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Oxford, UK, specializing in immunometabolism.
Founded 2018Oxford, United Kingdom$30Mlast round Oct 2018 - 18
Ochre BioOchre Bio is a biotechnology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, founded in 2019.Ochre Bio is a biotechnology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, founded in 2019.
Founded 2019Oxford, United Kingdom$30Mlast round Oct 2022 - 19
ExscientiaExscientia is a pharmatech company that uses an end-to-end AI platform to design and discover new drugs.Exscientia is a pharmatech company that uses an end-to-end AI platform to design and discover new drugs.
Founded 2012Oxford, United Kingdom$28Mlast round Dec 2023 - 20
Oxford EndovascularOxford Endovascular are developing a novel treatment for treating brain aneurysms.Oxford Endovascular are developing a novel treatment for treating brain aneurysms.
Founded 2015Oxford, United Kingdom$21Mlast round May 2024 - 21
Vivid DxVivid Dx is a UK-based precision diagnostics company that specializes in the rapid detection of sepsis-causing pathogens and antimicrobial resistance (AMR).Vivid Dx is a UK-based precision diagnostics company that specializes in the rapid detection of sepsis-causing pathogens and antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Founded 2022Oxford, United Kingdom$19Mlast round Jul 2026 - 22
SynaptixBioSynaptixBio is a biotechnology research company that develops lifesaving therapies for severe leukodystrophies.SynaptixBio is a biotechnology research company that develops lifesaving therapies for severe leukodystrophies.
Founded 2021Oxford, United Kingdom$18Mlast round Aug 2024 - 23
Coding BioCoding Bio is a biotechnology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, founded in 2020.Coding Bio is a biotechnology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, founded in 2020.
Founded 2021Oxford, United Kingdom$16Mlast round Sept 2026 - 24
MitoRx TherapeuticsMitoRx Therapeutics is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company based in Oxford, UK.MitoRx Therapeutics is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company based in Oxford, UK.
Founded 2021Oxford, United Kingdom$13Mlast round Nov 2025 - 25
Chronos TherapeuticsChronos Therapeutics is a drug development company focused on the development of drugs for the treatment of age-related diseases.Chronos Therapeutics is a drug development company focused on the development of drugs for the treatment of age-related diseases.
Founded 2009Oxford, United Kingdom$12Mlast round Dec 2013 - 26
Scripta TherapeuticsScripta Therapeutics operates as a bio-tech company.Scripta Therapeutics operates as a bio-tech company.
Founded -Oxford, United Kingdom$12Mlast round Nov 2025 - 27
HydRegenHydRegen is a biotechnology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, focused on developing sustainable, bio-based catalysts for chemical synthesis.HydRegen is a biotechnology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, focused on developing sustainable, bio-based catalysts for chemical synthesis.
Founded 2020Oxford, United Kingdom$12Mlast round Oct 2026 - 28
CytoxCytox have developed a simple genetic based blood test for the assessment of risk and diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease.Cytox have developed a simple genetic based blood test for the assessment of risk and diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease.
Founded 2004Oxford, United Kingdom$6.3Mlast round Feb 2023 - 29
GENinCodeGENinCode is a genetic testing business specializing in the risk assessment and prediction of cardiovascular disease.GENinCode is a genetic testing business specializing in the risk assessment and prediction of cardiovascular disease.
Founded 2018Oxford, United Kingdom$5.1Mlast round Dec 2023 - 30
Really CleverReally Clever is a UK-based biotechnology startup founded in 2021, focused on creating sustainable, leather-like biomaterials from fungi and algae.Really Clever is a UK-based biotechnology startup founded in 2021, focused on creating sustainable, leather-like biomaterials from fungi and algae.
Founded 2021Oxford, United Kingdom$4.6Mlast round Jun 2023 - 31
SpyBiotechSpyBiotech Operators of a biotechnology platform intended to generate next-generation vaccines.SpyBiotech Operators of a biotechnology platform intended to generate next-generation vaccines.
Founded 2017Oxford, United Kingdom$4.1Mlast round Mar 2023 - 32
iotaSciencesiotaSciences is a biotechnology company based in Oxford, established in 2016 as a spin-out from the University of Oxford.iotaSciences is a biotechnology company based in Oxford, established in 2016 as a spin-out from the University of Oxford.
Founded 2016Oxford, United Kingdom$2.6Mlast round Jul 2024 - 33OxyntixOxyntix is a research-intensive team, developing and commercialising new technologies in energy and process engineering, among other fields.
Oxyntix is a research-intensive team, developing and commercialising new technologies in energy and process engineering, among other fields.
Founded 2011Oxford, United Kingdom$2.6Mlast round Oct 2013 - 34
Cerus EndovascularCerus Endovascular designs and develops interventional neuroradiology devices and delivery systems.Cerus Endovascular designs and develops interventional neuroradiology devices and delivery systems.
Founded 2011Oxford, United Kingdom$2.3Mlast round Feb 2020 - 35
Sun Bear BiofutureWe believe that everyone should be able to make easy choices they know are sustainable and healthy.We believe that everyone should be able to make easy choices they know are sustainable and healthy.
Founded 2022Oxford, United Kingdom$747Klast round Feb 2023 - 36
Oxford Cancer BiomarkersOxford Cancer is developing and commercialising a suite of colorectal cancer biomarker tests to improve the current treatment pathway.Oxford Cancer is developing and commercialising a suite of colorectal cancer biomarker tests to improve the current treatment pathway.
Founded 2010Oxford, United Kingdom$167Klast round Jun 2024
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