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Biotech startups in the United Kingdom that raised in 2026

131 biotech startups in the United Kingdom that raised in 2026 have raised money in rounds we track in 2026. These are the 50 that raised the most, $5.4B between them, with London the most common home.

$5.4Braised by these 50 in 2026
131on our record in all
Londonmost common home
Isomorphic Labsraised the most in 2026
  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$2.1Blast 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$400Mlast round Oct 2026
  3. 3OMass 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$363Mlast round Oct 2026
  4. 4CellCentricCellCentric 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$285Mlast round May 2026
  5. 5COMPASS 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
  6. 6Verdiva 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$190Mlast round May 2026
  7. 7Tenpoint 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
  8. 8Basecamp 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$140Mlast round Sept 2026
  9. 9T-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$133Mlast round Nov 2026
  10. 10bit.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$94Mlast round Nov 2026
  11. 11Memento MedicinesMemento Medicines is a biotech developing bispecific antibody therapies for eye diseases.

    Memento Medicines is a biotech developing bispecific antibody therapies for eye diseases.

    Founded -Chester, United Kingdom$93Mlast round Jun 2026
  12. 12Alethio TherapeuticsAlethio Therapeutics is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company based in Abingdon Science Park near Oxford, UK.

    Alethio Therapeutics is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company based in Abingdon Science Park near Oxford, UK.

    Founded 2021Abingdon, United Kingdom$90Mlast round Nov 2026
  13. 13MironidMironid is a drug discovery company focused on therapeutics for degenerative kidney diseases, chronic inflammatory diseases, and cancer.

    Mironid is a drug discovery company focused on therapeutics for degenerative kidney diseases, chronic inflammatory diseases, and cancer.

    Founded 2014Glasgow, United Kingdom$89Mlast round Aug 2026
  14. 14ImmutrinImmutrin is a biotech developing next‐generation antibody therapies to clear amyloid deposits and reverse amyloidosis.

    Immutrin is a biotech developing next‐generation antibody therapies to clear amyloid deposits and reverse amyloidosis.

    Founded -Cambridge, United Kingdom$87Mlast round Mar 2026
  15. 15Cytospire TherapeuticsFounded 2023United Kingdom$83Mlast round May 2026
  16. 16Redx PharmaRedx Pharma is a drug discovery and development company.

    Redx Pharma is a drug discovery and development company.

    Founded 2010Alderley Park, United Kingdom$59Mlast round Aug 2026
  17. 17STORM TherapeuticsTargeting pathways that modify RNA to deliver novel cancer therapeutics

    Targeting pathways that modify RNA to deliver novel cancer therapeutics

    Founded 2015Cambridge, United Kingdom$56Mlast round Apr 2026
  18. 18IMU BiosciencesMapping the immune system in unprecedented detail and scale.

    Mapping the immune system in unprecedented detail and scale.

    Founded 2019London, United Kingdom$53Mlast round Jun 2026
  19. 19Aptadir TherapeuticsAptadir Therapeutics is a biotechnology startup based in Milan, focused on developing RNA inhibitor-based therapies for cancer and genetic disorders.

    Aptadir Therapeutics is a biotechnology startup based in Milan, focused on developing RNA inhibitor-based therapies for cancer and genetic disorders.

    Founded -Milano, United Kingdom$46Mlast round Sept 2026
  20. 20Mestag TherapeuticsMestag Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that develops new therapies for diseases using fibroblast technology.

    Mestag Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that develops new therapies for diseases using fibroblast technology.

    Founded 2020United Kingdom$40Mlast round Mar 2026
  21. 21AdaptyvAdaptyv Bio, based in Lausanne, Switzerland, is a biotechnology company founded in 2020.

    Adaptyv Bio, based in Lausanne, Switzerland, is a biotechnology company founded in 2020.

    Founded 2020Lausanne, United Kingdom$40Mlast round Aug 2026
  22. 22Living OpticsLiving Optics is a private deep-tech company founded in 2020, specializing in the development and manufacturing of affordable, portable hyperspectral imaging (H

    Living Optics is a private deep-tech company founded in 2020, specializing in the development and manufacturing of affordable, portable hyperspectral imaging (H

    Founded 2020Milton, United Kingdom$39Mlast round Oct 2026
  23. 23ApohaApoha is a deep-tech startup based in London, with operations in San Francisco.

    Apoha is a deep-tech startup based in London, with operations in San Francisco.

    Founded 2021London, United Kingdom$36Mlast round Jun 2026
  24. 24MicrobioticaMicrobiotica 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$35Mlast round Sept 2026
  25. 25Oak Hill BioOak Hill Bio is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing drugs for rare diseases that have been overlooked by larger pharmaceutical firms.

    Oak Hill Bio is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing drugs for rare diseases that have been overlooked by larger pharmaceutical firms.

    Founded 2021Altrincham, United Kingdom$33Mlast round Jun 2026
  26. 26Mosaic TherapeuticsMosaic Therapeutics is reshaping the interface of computational and experimental medicine to power new medicines for patients.

    Mosaic Therapeutics is reshaping the interface of computational and experimental medicine to power new medicines for patients.

    Founded 2020Cambridge, United Kingdom$28Mlast round Aug 2026
  27. 27BioOrbitBioOrbit is a UK-based biotechnology startup focused on space-based drug development and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

    BioOrbit is a UK-based biotechnology startup focused on space-based drug development and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

    Founded 2023London, United Kingdom$27Mlast round Oct 2026
  28. 28LightcastLightcast Discovery Ltd.

    Lightcast Discovery Ltd.

    Founded 2019Cambridge, United Kingdom$27Mlast round Apr 2026
  29. 29Vet-AIVet-AI is a UK-based veterinary technology and artificial intelligence company founded in 2017.

    Vet-AI is a UK-based veterinary technology and artificial intelligence company founded in 2017.

    Founded 2017Leeds, United Kingdom$26Mlast round Aug 2026
  30. 30AstronauTxAstronauTx Ltd.

    AstronauTx Ltd.

    Founded 2019London, United Kingdom$26Mlast round Sept 2026
  31. 31EnteroBiotixEnteroBiotix Ltd.

    EnteroBiotix Ltd.

    Founded 2017Bellshill, United Kingdom$26Mlast round Apr 2026
  32. 32Big HealthFounded 2008United Kingdom$24Mlast round Feb 2026
  33. 33QureightQureight is a clinical data analytics and health technology company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

    Qureight is a clinical data analytics and health technology company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

    Founded 2018Cambridge, United Kingdom$23Mlast round Jul 2026
  34. 34Resurrect BioResurrect Bio is an agricultural biotechnology startup based in London, founded in 2021.

    Resurrect Bio is an agricultural biotechnology startup based in London, founded in 2021.

    Founded 2022London, United Kingdom$18Mlast round May 2026
  35. 35BiolibertyBioliberty is a medical technology startup based in Edinburgh and Boston, founded in 2020.

    Bioliberty is a medical technology startup based in Edinburgh and Boston, founded in 2020.

    Founded 2020Edinburgh, United Kingdom$17Mlast round Nov 2026
  36. 36HolifermHoliferm develops holistically improved fermentation technology for massive economic improvements.

    Holiferm develops holistically improved fermentation technology for massive economic improvements.

    Founded 2018Manchester, United Kingdom$16Mlast round Sept 2026
  37. 37InfinitopesInfinitopes Ltd.

    Infinitopes Ltd.

    Founded 2021Oxford, United Kingdom$15Mlast round Jan 2026
  38. 38MacomicsMacomics Ltd is a biotechnology and immuno-oncology company based in Edinburgh, Scotland, with additional facilities in Cambridge, UK.

    Macomics Ltd is a biotechnology and immuno-oncology company based in Edinburgh, Scotland, with additional facilities in Cambridge, UK.

    Founded 2020Edinburgh, United Kingdom$15Mlast round May 2026
  39. 39Outrun TherapeuticsOutrun Therapeutics is a privately held biotechnology company based in Dundee, Scotland, founded in 2019.

    Outrun Therapeutics is a privately held biotechnology company based in Dundee, Scotland, founded in 2019.

    Founded 2019Dundee, United Kingdom$15Mlast round Feb 2026
  40. 40Vivid 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$15Mlast round Jul 2026
  41. 41ShellworksShellworks is a biotech startup on a mission to make plastic waste a thing of the past.

    Shellworks is a biotech startup on a mission to make plastic waste a thing of the past.

    Founded 2019London, United Kingdom$15Mlast round Mar 2026
  42. 42Duke Street BioDuke Street Bio is a biotechnology research company based in London, England, founded in 2020.

    Duke Street Bio is a biotechnology research company based in London, England, founded in 2020.

    Founded 2020London, United Kingdom$14Mlast round Apr 2026
  43. 43EngitixEngitix is operates as a tissue engineering company.

    Engitix is operates as a tissue engineering company.

    Founded 2016London, United Kingdom$13Mlast round Apr 2026
  44. 44Coding 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$13Mlast round Sept 2026
  45. 45Lucida MedicalLucida Medical is a medical technology company based in Cambridge, specializing in AI-driven software for cancer detection, particularly prostate cancer.

    Lucida Medical is a medical technology company based in Cambridge, specializing in AI-driven software for cancer detection, particularly prostate cancer.

    Founded 2020Cambridge, United Kingdom$12Mlast round Sept 2026
  46. 46PhagenesisPhagenesis Ltd.

    Phagenesis Ltd.

    Founded 2007Manchester, United Kingdom$12Mlast round Apr 2026
  47. 47NucleraNuclera is a biotechnology company focused on making proteins more accessible to enhance drug discovery, proteomics, and life science research.

    Nuclera is a biotechnology company focused on making proteins more accessible to enhance drug discovery, proteomics, and life science research.

    Founded 2013Histon, United Kingdom$12Mlast round Jan 2026
  48. 48Epoch BiodesignEpoch Biodesign is a London-based synthetic biology company founded in 2019.

    Epoch Biodesign is a London-based synthetic biology company founded in 2019.

    Founded 2019London, United Kingdom$12Mlast round Mar 2026
  49. 49KluraLabsKLURALABSTM is a UK-based materials science and biotechnology company founded in 2020.

    KLURALABSTM is a UK-based materials science and biotechnology company founded in 2020.

    Founded 2020Haverhill, United Kingdom$11Mlast round Feb 2026
  50. 50SAVASava is a multi-management platform that provides an unlimited number of virtual cards as well as automated accounting reconciliation.

    Sava is a multi-management platform that provides an unlimited number of virtual cards as well as automated accounting reconciliation.

    Founded 2021United Kingdom$10Mlast round Oct 2026
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