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Biotech startups in the United Kingdom

588 biotech startups in the United Kingdom have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $15B between them, with London the most common home.

$15Braised by these 50
588on our record in all
Londonmost common home
Isomorphic Labsraised the most
  1. 1Isomorphic LabsIsomorphic Labs is a London-based artificial intelligence company focused on transforming the drug discovery process.

    Isomorphic Labs is a London-based artificial intelligence company focused on transforming the drug discovery process.

    Founded 2021London, United Kingdom$3.1Blast round May 2026
  2. 2CMR SurgicalCMR Surgical is a British medical device company based in Cambridge, UK, focused on developing and manufacturing robot-assisted surgery systems.

    CMR Surgical is a British medical device company based in Cambridge, UK, focused on developing and manufacturing robot-assisted surgery systems.

    Founded 2014Milton, United Kingdom$1.1Blast round Oct 2026
  3. 3Oxford 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
  4. 4Verdiva BioVerdiva Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Guildford, United Kingdom, founded in 2024.

    Verdiva Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Guildford, United Kingdom, founded in 2024.

    Founded 2024London, United Kingdom$601Mlast round May 2026
  5. 5Babylon HealthFounded 1998United Kingdom$550Mlast round Aug 2019
  6. 6CellCentricCellCentric is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, UK.

    CellCentric is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, UK.

    Founded 2004Saffron Walden, United Kingdom$525Mlast round May 2026
  7. 7OMass 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
  8. 8Ori BiotechOri Biotech is a biotechnology company based in London and Philadelphia, focused on cell and gene therapy (CGT) manufacturing technology.

    Ori Biotech is a biotechnology company based in London and Philadelphia, focused on cell and gene therapy (CGT) manufacturing technology.

    Founded 2015London, United Kingdom$435Mlast round Jun 2022
  9. 9Apollo TherapeuticsApollo Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative medicines by translating fundamental medical research into clinical applications.

    Apollo Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative medicines by translating fundamental medical research into clinical applications.

    Founded 2015Cambridge, United Kingdom$400Mlast round Jan 2024
  10. 10Orchard TherapeuticsOrchard Therapeutics is a biotechnology company dedicated to assisting patients through innovative gene therapies.

    Orchard Therapeutics is a biotechnology company dedicated to assisting patients through innovative gene therapies.

    Founded 2015London, United Kingdom$377Mlast round Mar 2023
  11. 11STORM TherapeuticsTargeting pathways that modify RNA to deliver novel cancer therapeutics

    Targeting pathways that modify RNA to deliver novel cancer therapeutics

    Founded 2015Cambridge, United Kingdom$317Mlast round Apr 2026
  12. 12T-TherapeuticsT-Therapeutics is a next-generation T cell receptor (TCR) company spun off from the University of Cambridge.

    T-Therapeutics is a next-generation T cell receptor (TCR) company spun off from the University of Cambridge.

    Founded 2022Cambridge, United Kingdom$279Mlast round Nov 2026
  13. 13EvonetixEvonetix is a provider of a desktop platform designed to synthesize DNA at unprecedented accuracy and scale.

    Evonetix is a provider of a desktop platform designed to synthesize DNA at unprecedented accuracy and scale.

    Founded 2015Cambridge, United Kingdom$276Mlast round Jan 2025
  14. 14Quell TherapeuticsQuell Therapeutics is a cell therapy company

    Quell Therapeutics is a cell therapy company

    Founded 2019London, United Kingdom$274Mlast round Jun 2023
  15. 15Oxford NanoporeFounded -United Kingdom$268Mlast round Mar 2018
  16. 16bit.biobit.bio is a synthetic biology and cell programming company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

    bit.bio is a synthetic biology and cell programming company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

    Founded 2016Cambridge, United Kingdom$264Mlast round Nov 2026
  17. 17FutureMedsFutureMeds is an independent European Site Management Organisation (SMO) and decentralized clinical trial (DCT) service provider based in Wirral, United Kingdom.

    FutureMeds is an independent European Site Management Organisation (SMO) and decentralized clinical trial (DCT) service provider based in Wirral, United Kingdom.

    Founded 2019Birkenhead, United Kingdom$255Mlast round Dec 2023
  18. 18KymabFounded 2009United Kingdom$229Mlast round Jan 2017
  19. 19Basecamp ResearchBasecamp Research is an AI lab focused on biological design, specializing in generating and modeling biological data at the trillion-gene scale.

    Basecamp Research is an AI lab focused on biological design, specializing in generating and modeling biological data at the trillion-gene scale.

    Founded 2019London, United Kingdom$222Mlast round Sept 2026
  20. 20IsogenicaIsogenica operates a range of discovery platforms supported by state-of-the-art methodologies for identifying antibody and peptide ligands.

    Isogenica operates a range of discovery platforms supported by state-of-the-art methodologies for identifying antibody and peptide ligands.

    Founded 2000Little Chesterford, United Kingdom$203Mlast round May 2021
  21. 21COMPASS PathwaysCompass Pathways is a mental health care company that focuses on developing therapies for treatment-resistant depression.

    Compass Pathways is a mental health care company that focuses on developing therapies for treatment-resistant depression.

    Founded 2016Altrincham, United Kingdom$200Mlast round Feb 2026
  22. 22Cell MedicaFounded 2005United Kingdom$192Mlast round Mar 2017
  23. 23CeraCera is Europe's largest digital-first home healthcare company, providing technology-enabled care, nursing, telehealth, and repeat prescriptions directly to pat

    Cera is Europe's largest digital-first home healthcare company, providing technology-enabled care, nursing, telehealth, and repeat prescriptions directly to pat

    Founded 2016London, United Kingdom$168Mlast round Jan 2025
  24. 24Carrick TherapeuticsCarrick Therapeutics is a developer of cancer therapeutics intended to transform the way cancer is treated.

    Carrick Therapeutics is a developer of cancer therapeutics intended to transform the way cancer is treated.

    Founded 2015Boston, United Kingdom$155Mlast round Dec 2022
  25. 25Owlstone MedicalOwlstone Medical is a diagnostics company that developed a non-invasive breathalyzer for infectious disease detection.

    Owlstone Medical is a diagnostics company that developed a non-invasive breathalyzer for infectious disease detection.

    Founded 2004Cambridge, United Kingdom$153Mlast round Jan 2025
  26. 26Tenpoint TherapeuticsTenpoint Therapeutics is a biotechnology company pursuing vision-restoring engineered cell-based therapeutics.

    Tenpoint Therapeutics is a biotechnology company pursuing vision-restoring engineered cell-based therapeutics.

    Founded 2020Irvine, United Kingdom$150Mlast round Jan 2026
  27. 27Artios PharmaArtios Pharma is a independent DNA Damage Response company with a strong pipeline of novel cancer therapies.

    Artios Pharma is a independent DNA Damage Response company with a strong pipeline of novel cancer therapies.

    Founded 2016Cambridge, United Kingdom$148Mlast round Nov 2025
  28. 28Greywolf TherapeuticsGreywolf Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom.

    Greywolf Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom.

    Founded 2017Milton, United Kingdom$144Mlast round May 2024
  29. 29MiroBioMiroBio 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
  30. 30Achilles TherapeuticsAchilles Therapeutics is a developer of immunotherapies intended to offer next-generation, patient-specific therapies to treat cancer.

    Achilles Therapeutics is a developer of immunotherapies intended to offer next-generation, patient-specific therapies to treat cancer.

    Founded 2016London, United Kingdom$143Mlast round Feb 2025
  31. 31FreelineFreeline Therapeutics specializes in CMC process development, analytics and AAV technologies.

    Freeline Therapeutics specializes in CMC process development, analytics and AAV technologies.

    Founded 2015Stevenage, United Kingdom$142Mlast round Mar 2022
  32. 32Ottimo PharmaOttimo Pharma is a private, clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Sandwich, Kent, United Kingdom.

    Ottimo Pharma is a private, clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Sandwich, Kent, United Kingdom.

    Founded 2020Sandwich, United Kingdom$140Mlast round Dec 2024
  33. 33Ellipses PharmaEllipses Pharma is a London-based oncology-focused drug development company that aims to accelerate the discovery and clinical advancement of innovative cancer medicines.

    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 2015London, United Kingdom$136Mlast round Dec 2025
  34. 34F2GFounded 1998United Kingdom$136Mlast round Jul 2021
  35. 35Neurocentrx PharmaNeurocentrx Pharma Ltd is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Edinburgh, Scotland.

    Neurocentrx Pharma Ltd is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Edinburgh, Scotland.

    Founded 2013Edinburgh, United Kingdom$135Mlast round Oct 2025
  36. 36BioVexTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif., March 4, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Amgen (Nasdaq: AMGN), today announced the completion of the acquisition of BioVex Group, Inc., a

    THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., March 4, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Amgen (Nasdaq: AMGN), today announced the completion of the acquisition of BioVex Group, Inc., a

    Founded 1999United Kingdom$133Mlast round Nov 2009
  37. 37Bruntwood SciTechBruntwood SciTech is a life sciences property developer.Which provides unrivaled access to money and funds

    Bruntwood SciTech is a life sciences property developer.Which provides unrivaled access to money and funds

    Founded 2018Manchester, United Kingdom$129Mlast round Apr 2025
  38. 38Purespring TherapeuticsPurespring Therapeutics is a clinical-stage company based in London, focused on precision nephrology.

    Purespring Therapeutics is a clinical-stage company based in London, focused on precision nephrology.

    Founded 2020London, United Kingdom$128Mlast round Sept 2025
  39. 39Redx PharmaRedx Pharma is a drug discovery and development company.

    Redx Pharma is a drug discovery and development company.

    Founded 2010Alderley Park, United Kingdom$127Mlast round Aug 2026
  40. 40Big HealthFounded 2008United Kingdom$125Mlast round Feb 2026
  41. 41AstronauTxAstronauTx Ltd.

    AstronauTx Ltd.

    Founded 2019London, United Kingdom$124Mlast round Sept 2026
  42. 42Beckley PsytechBeckley Psytech is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that explores the therapeutic potential of psychedelic substances.

    Beckley Psytech is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that explores the therapeutic potential of psychedelic substances.

    Founded 2019Beckley, United Kingdom$123Mlast round Nov 2025
  43. 43ReViralReViral is a biotechnology company that develops and offers antiviral therapies for patients.

    ReViral is a biotechnology company that develops and offers antiviral therapies for patients.

    Founded 2011United Kingdom$122Mlast round May 2021
  44. 44Cytospire TherapeuticsFounded 2023United Kingdom$121Mlast round May 2026
  45. 45CrescendoCrescendo Systems is a software development company that provides speech recognition, digital dictation, and transcription solutions.

    Crescendo Systems is a software development company that provides speech recognition, digital dictation, and transcription solutions.

    Founded 2003Feltham, United Kingdom$120Mlast round Oct 2024
  46. 46Pheon TherapeuticsPheon Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing next-generation Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs) aimed at treating hard-to-treat solid tumors

    Pheon Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing next-generation Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs) aimed at treating hard-to-treat solid tumors

    Founded 2022Harpenden, United Kingdom$120Mlast round May 2024
  47. 47Green BiologicsGreen Biologics offers fermentation technologies for the conversion of biomass to renewable fuels and chemicals.

    Green Biologics offers fermentation technologies for the conversion of biomass to renewable fuels and chemicals.

    Founded 2003Abingdon, United Kingdom$118Mlast round Jan 2015
  48. 48Gyroscope TherapeuticsGyroscope Therapeutics is a clinical-stage gene therapy company focused on developing therapies and treating diseases of the eye.

    Gyroscope Therapeutics is a clinical-stage gene therapy company focused on developing therapies and treating diseases of the eye.

    Founded 2016Stevenage, United Kingdom$118Mlast round Nov 2021
  49. 49MicrobioticaMicrobiotica is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, UK, founded in 2016.

    Microbiotica is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, UK, founded in 2016.

    Founded 2016Saffron Walden, United Kingdom$117Mlast round Sept 2026
  50. 50Myricx BioMyricx Bio is a biotechnology company that develops novel NMT inhibitor payloads for ADCs to treat cancer.

    Myricx Bio is a biotechnology company that develops novel NMT inhibitor payloads for ADCs to treat cancer.

    Founded 2019London, United Kingdom$115Mlast round Jul 2024
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