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Deep tech startups in the United Kingdom

185 deep tech startups in the United Kingdom have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $19B between them, with London the most common home.

$19Braised by these 50
185on our record in all
Londonmost common home
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  1. 1OneWebOneWeb is building a space-based communications network that delivers high-speed, low-latency internet access.

    OneWeb is building a space-based communications network that delivers high-speed, low-latency internet access.

    Founded 2012Winchester, United Kingdom$3.3Blast round Aug 2021
  2. 2WayveWayve Technologies Ltd is a British company focused on developing self-driving vehicle systems.

    Wayve Technologies Ltd is a British company focused on developing self-driving vehicle systems.

    Founded 2017London, United Kingdom$1.8Blast round Apr 2026
  3. 3UFORCEUFORCE is a Ukrainian defense technology company focused on developing and manufacturing advanced military technologies, particularly unmanned platforms for air

    UFORCE is a Ukrainian defense technology company focused on developing and manufacturing advanced military technologies, particularly unmanned platforms for air

    Founded -London, United Kingdom$1.4Blast round Nov 2026
  4. 4Recursive SuperintelligenceFounded -United Kingdom$1.1Blast round Apr 2026
  5. 5CMR 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
  6. 6FractileFractile is a UK-based technology company and semiconductor startup founded in 2022 by Dr.

    Fractile is a UK-based technology company and semiconductor startup founded in 2022 by Dr.

    Founded 2022London, United Kingdom$960Mlast round Oct 2026
  7. 7CuspAICuspAI is an innovative artificial intelligence company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, with additional teams in Amsterdam and Berlin.

    CuspAI is an innovative artificial intelligence company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, with additional teams in Amsterdam and Berlin.

    Founded 2024Cambridge, United Kingdom$950Mlast round Jul 2026
  8. 8Vertical AerospaceVertical Aerospace provides aircraft wheel and brake component repair, overhaul, parts sales/exchange, and inventory management services.

    Vertical Aerospace provides aircraft wheel and brake component repair, overhaul, parts sales/exchange, and inventory management services.

    Founded 2016Bristol, United Kingdom$850Mlast round Mar 2026
  9. 9GraphcoreGraphcore develops a microprocessor designed for AI and machine learning applications.

    Graphcore develops a microprocessor designed for AI and machine learning applications.

    Founded 2016Bristol, United Kingdom$835Mlast round May 2026
  10. 10Open CosmosOpen Cosmos is a UK-based space technology company that specializes in end-to-end satellite mission services.

    Open Cosmos is a UK-based space technology company that specializes in end-to-end satellite mission services.

    Founded 2015Didcot, United Kingdom$737Mlast round Oct 2026
  11. 11TEKEVERFounded 2013United Kingdom$654Mlast round Sept 2026
  12. 12OLIXOLIX is an AI company focused on developing advanced hardware solutions for AI inference workloads.

    OLIX is an AI company focused on developing advanced hardware solutions for AI inference workloads.

    Founded 2024London, United Kingdom$532Mlast round Aug 2026
  13. 13PhysicsXPhysicsX is a London-based deeptech company that develops an AI-native engineering software platform aimed at transforming how industrial organizations design,

    PhysicsX is a London-based deeptech company that develops an AI-native engineering software platform aimed at transforming how industrial organizations design,

    Founded 2019London, United Kingdom$477Mlast round Jun 2026
  14. 14Oxford Quantum CircuitsOxford Quantum Circuits develops quantum computers designed for breakthrough discoveries.

    Oxford Quantum Circuits develops quantum computers designed for breakthrough discoveries.

    Founded 2017United Kingdom$453Mlast round Jun 2026
  15. 15Cambridge AerospaceCambridge Aerospace is a UK-based defense technology startup founded in September 2024.

    Cambridge Aerospace is a UK-based defense technology startup founded in September 2024.

    Founded 2024Cambridge, United Kingdom$400Mlast round Aug 2026
  16. 16Lime MicrosystemsLime Microsystems is a UK-based fabless semiconductor company founded in 2005, specializing in field-programmable RF transceivers and software-defined radio sil

    Lime Microsystems is a UK-based fabless semiconductor company founded in 2005, specializing in field-programmable RF transceivers and software-defined radio sil

    Founded 2005Guildford, United Kingdom$234Mlast round Jun 2023
  17. 17Quantum MotionQuantum Motion is a quantum computing company focused on building full-stack, utility-scale quantum computers using 300mm CMOS silicon technology.

    Quantum Motion is a quantum computing company focused on building full-stack, utility-scale quantum computers using 300mm CMOS silicon technology.

    Founded 2017London, United Kingdom$211Mlast round May 2026
  18. 18SHIELD SPACESHIELD SPACE is a UK defence technology company located in Lincoln, England.

    SHIELD SPACE is a UK defence technology company located in Lincoln, England.

    Founded 2025Lincoln, United Kingdom$191Mlast round Jan 2026
  19. 19Kraken TechnologyFounded -United Kingdom$178Mlast round Aug 2026
  20. 20Salience LabsSalience Labs is a deep-tech semiconductor company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, specializing in all-optical silicon photonic solutions.

    Salience Labs is a deep-tech semiconductor company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, specializing in all-optical silicon photonic solutions.

    Founded 2020Oxford, United Kingdom$169Mlast round Oct 2026
  21. 21POLYN TechnologyPOLYN Technology is a fabless semiconductor startup founded in 2019, specializing in Neuromorphic Analog Signal Processing (NASP) technology and Tiny AI chips.

    POLYN Technology is a fabless semiconductor startup founded in 2019, specializing in Neuromorphic Analog Signal Processing (NASP) technology and Tiny AI chips.

    Founded 2019Bristol, United Kingdom$159Mlast round May 2022
  22. 22NyoboltNyobolt is an energy storage technology company based in Cambridge, UK, founded in 2019.

    Nyobolt is an energy storage technology company based in Cambridge, UK, founded in 2019.

    Founded 2019Impington, United Kingdom$155Mlast round Aug 2026
  23. 23HumanoidFounded 2023United Kingdom$152Mlast round Jul 2026
  24. 24Tray.ioFounded -United Kingdom$141Mlast round Sept 2022
  25. 25picoChippicoChip offers signal processing products for wireless telecommunications systems.

    picoChip offers signal processing products for wireless telecommunications systems.

    Founded 2000Bath, United Kingdom$121Mlast round Nov 2010
  26. 26ROVOPROVOP is an independent operator of ROVs that specializes in all aspects of ROV operations to offer knowledge in depth every time.

    ROVOP is an independent operator of ROVs that specializes in all aspects of ROV operations to offer knowledge in depth every time.

    Founded 2011Aberdeen, United Kingdom$116Mlast round Apr 2023
  27. 27XMOSXMOS is a UK-based fabless semiconductor company founded in 2005 and headquartered in Bristol.

    XMOS is a UK-based fabless semiconductor company founded in 2005 and headquartered in Bristol.

    Founded 2005Bristol, United Kingdom$107Mlast round Sept 2019
  28. 28Nu QuantumNu Quantum is a quantum technology company founded in 2018 as a spin-out from the University of Cambridge's Cavendish Laboratory.

    Nu Quantum is a quantum technology company founded in 2018 as a spin-out from the University of Cambridge's Cavendish Laboratory.

    Founded 2018Cambridge, United Kingdom$106Mlast round Dec 2025
  29. 29ALL.SPACEALL.SPACE has developed the 5th generation smart terminal, capable of linking with all satellites, all networks, in all orbits, all at once.

    ALL.SPACE has developed the 5th generation smart terminal, capable of linking with all satellites, all networks, in all orbits, all at once.

    Founded 2013Reading, United Kingdom$102Mlast round Oct 2024
  30. 30Reaction EnginesReaction Engines is a British aerospace and engineering company founded in 1989, based in Culham, Oxfordshire.

    Reaction Engines is a British aerospace and engineering company founded in 1989, based in Culham, Oxfordshire.

    Founded 1989Abingdon, United Kingdom$93Mlast round May 2023
  31. 31SaxaVord SpaceportSaxaVord Spaceport, located on the Lamba Ness peninsula in Unst, Scotland, is the UK's first fully licensed vertical orbital launch facility.

    SaxaVord Spaceport, located on the Lamba Ness peninsula in Unst, Scotland, is the UK's first fully licensed vertical orbital launch facility.

    Founded 2017Shetland, United Kingdom$80Mlast round Oct 2026
  32. 32RiverlaneRiverlane is a UK-based quantum computing software company founded in 2016 by Dr.

    Riverlane is a UK-based quantum computing software company founded in 2016 by Dr.

    Founded 2016Cambridge, United Kingdom$79Mlast round Aug 2024
  33. 33Space ForgeSpace Forge make super materials in space that cannot be made on earth.

    Space Forge make super materials in space that cannot be made on earth.

    Founded 2018Cardiff, United Kingdom$74Mlast round Jun 2026
  34. 34OrbitalOrbital is an automated data platform that connects, secures, and manages data.

    Orbital is an automated data platform that connects, secures, and manages data.

    Founded 2022London, United Kingdom$71Mlast round Jun 2026
  35. 35Orbex SpaceOrbex is a space company that offers orbital launch services specifically designed for small satellites, with a focus on reusability.

    Orbex is a space company that offers orbital launch services specifically designed for small satellites, with a focus on reusability.

    Founded 2015Forres, United Kingdom$68Mlast round Jan 2025
  36. 36IsembardIsembard is a British software-first manufacturing company founded in 2024.

    Isembard is a British software-first manufacturing company founded in 2024.

    Founded 2024London, United Kingdom$59Mlast round Mar 2026
  37. 37InfinitesimaInfinitesima is a UK-based company founded in 2001, specializing in advanced atomic-scale 3D metrology solutions for the semiconductor industry.

    Infinitesima is a UK-based company founded in 2001, specializing in advanced atomic-scale 3D metrology solutions for the semiconductor industry.

    Founded 2001Abingdon, United Kingdom$59Mlast round Jul 2026
  38. 38Smart Nano NISmart Nano NI is a nanotechnology research.

    Smart Nano NI is a nanotechnology research.

    Founded 2020Belfast, United Kingdom$58Mlast round Jul 2021
  39. 39TraceArtist led curation and publishing project concerned mainly with photography.

    Artist led curation and publishing project concerned mainly with photography.

    Founded 2000United Kingdom$54Mlast round Feb 2026
  40. 40Your EnergyYour Energy is a UK based company specialising in onshore wind development.

    Your Energy is a UK based company specialising in onshore wind development.

    Founded 2001Richmond, United Kingdom$53Mlast round Jul 2008
  41. 41PhasecraftPhasecraft is a quantum computing software developer.

    Phasecraft is a quantum computing software developer.

    Founded 2018London, United Kingdom$51Mlast round Sept 2025
  42. 42InherentInherent aim is to discover new knowledge.

    Inherent aim is to discover new knowledge.

    Founded -London, United Kingdom$50Mlast round Jun 2026
  43. 43Intrinsic Semiconductor TechnologiesIntrinsic Semiconductor Technologies is established to developed silicon-oxide based RRAM technologies.

    Intrinsic Semiconductor Technologies is established to developed silicon-oxide based RRAM technologies.

    Founded 2017London, United Kingdom$47Mlast round Jul 2026
  44. 44SlamcoreSlamcore is an embedded spatial AI software company based in London, UK, specializing in real-time localization, mapping, and perception solutions for various a

    Slamcore is an embedded spatial AI software company based in London, UK, specializing in real-time localization, mapping, and perception solutions for various a

    Founded 2016London, United Kingdom$44Mlast round May 2026
  45. 45AccelerCommAccelerComm Ltd is a semiconductor intellectual property (IP) company focused on advanced physical layer solutions for telecommunications, particularly in 5G Ra

    AccelerComm Ltd is a semiconductor intellectual property (IP) company focused on advanced physical layer solutions for telecommunications, particularly in 5G Ra

    Founded 2016Southampton, United Kingdom$42Mlast round May 2025
  46. 46SatVuSatVu, officially known as Global Satellite Vu Limited, is a London-based aerospace and defense company founded in 2016.

    SatVu, officially known as Global Satellite Vu Limited, is a London-based aerospace and defense company founded in 2016.

    Founded 2016London, United Kingdom$41Mlast round Feb 2026
  47. 47Agile AnalogAgile Analog is a semiconductor IP company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, with additional offices in San Jose, USA, and Shanghai, China.

    Agile Analog is a semiconductor IP company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, with additional offices in San Jose, USA, and Shanghai, China.

    Founded 2017Cambridge, United Kingdom$36Mlast round Sept 2025
  48. 48DukosiDukosi is bringing new technology to market drawing on its extensive experience in battery systems

    Dukosi is bringing new technology to market drawing on its extensive experience in battery systems

    Founded 2003Edinburgh, United Kingdom$35Mlast round Feb 2026
  49. 49StirlingXStirlingX is a British data intelligence provider based in London, established in 2022 by experts from military and intelligence backgrounds, including former G

    StirlingX is a British data intelligence provider based in London, established in 2022 by experts from military and intelligence backgrounds, including former G

    Founded 2024London, United Kingdom$35Mlast round Jul 2026
  50. 50Forefront RFForefront RF is a fabless semiconductor company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, founded in 2020 by Dr.

    Forefront RF is a fabless semiconductor company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, founded in 2020 by Dr.

    Founded 2020Cambridge, United Kingdom$33Mlast round Nov 2024
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