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Food startups in the United Kingdom
254 food startups in the United Kingdom have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $4.1B between them, with London the most common home.
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MagnavaleMagnavale Providing cold storage and value-added services to the food industry.Magnavale Providing cold storage and value-added services to the food industry.
Founded 2013Chesterfield, United Kingdom$681Mlast round Jun 2025 - 2
Carlsberg Marston'sCarlsberg Marston's is a brewery.Carlsberg Marston's is a brewery.
Founded 2020Wolverhampton, United Kingdom$324Mlast round Jul 2024 - 3
DIRTEADIRTEA is a London-based wellness brand founded by brothers Simon and Andrew Salter.DIRTEA is a London-based wellness brand founded by brothers Simon and Andrew Salter.
Founded 2020London, United Kingdom$296Mlast round Aug 2026 - 4
My EmissionsSaaS platform for food companies to accurately measure and reduce carbon emissions.SaaS platform for food companies to accurately measure and reduce carbon emissions.
Founded 2021London, United Kingdom$263Mlast round Apr 2024 - 5HuelFounded 2012United Kingdom$222Mlast round Oct 2023
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ZappZapp is a leading premium convenience retail platform in the United Kingdom, founded in 2020 and based in Nine Elms, London.Zapp is a leading premium convenience retail platform in the United Kingdom, founded in 2020 and based in Nine Elms, London.
Founded 2020London, United Kingdom$202Mlast round Mar 2025 - 7
Somerset Cider SolutionsSomerset Cider Solutions is a beverage company that manufactures packing solutions for the drinks industry.Somerset Cider Solutions is a beverage company that manufactures packing solutions for the drinks industry.
Founded 2019United Kingdom$172Mlast round Oct 2022 - 8
Devenish NutritionDevenish Nutrition is a farming and food company,Devenish Nutrition is a farming and food company,
Founded 1952Belfast, United Kingdom$156Mlast round May 2026 - 9
AgriProteinAgriprotein specializes in nutrient recycling to create sustainable sources of protein for the mono-gastric animal feed industry.Agriprotein specializes in nutrient recycling to create sustainable sources of protein for the mono-gastric animal feed industry.
Founded 2008United Kingdom$107Mlast round Jun 2018 - 10
Butternut BoxButternut Box is a European subscription service that delivers fresh, human-grade pet food directly to customers' doors.Butternut Box is a European subscription service that delivers fresh, human-grade pet food directly to customers' doors.
Founded 2016London, United Kingdom$104Mlast round May 2025 - 11
Sundrop FarmsSundrop Farms is a sustainable horticulture company based in Port Augusta, South Australia.Sundrop Farms is a sustainable horticulture company based in Port Augusta, South Australia.
Founded 2009London, United Kingdom$100Mlast round Dec 2014 - 12
CVH SpiritsCVH Spirits crafts and distributes spirits, including single malts, blends, wines, gin, tequila, and liqueur.CVH Spirits crafts and distributes spirits, including single malts, blends, wines, gin, tequila, and liqueur.
Founded 2023East Kilbride, United Kingdom$92Mlast round Sept 2024 - 13
Vertical FutureVertical Future is a technology company focused on building a better, more sustainable urban food production and supply system.Vertical Future is a technology company focused on building a better, more sustainable urban food production and supply system.
Founded 2016London, United Kingdom$90Mlast round Apr 2024 - 14
PoolhousePoolhouse is a UK-based entertainment company founded in 2024 by Steve and Dave Jolliffe, known for creating Topgolf.Poolhouse is a UK-based entertainment company founded in 2024 by Steve and Dave Jolliffe, known for creating Topgolf.
Founded 2024London, United Kingdom$89Mlast round Jul 2026 - 15
Just EatJUST EAT is the world's leading online takeaway ordering service, operating in 13 countries around the globe.JUST EAT is the world's leading online takeaway ordering service, operating in 13 countries around the globe.
Founded 2009London, United Kingdom$89Mlast round Nov 2013 - 16
Little Houses GroupLittle Houses Group designs purposeful family clubs and Ofsted-registered nurseries that are warm, accessible, and inclusive.Little Houses Group designs purposeful family clubs and Ofsted-registered nurseries that are warm, accessible, and inclusive.
Founded 2021London, United Kingdom$86Mlast round Jan 2023 - 17
Young's SeafoodYoung’s Seafood Limited is the UK’s leading fish and seafood business, inspiring consumers to love fish through its fresh, frozen, own-label and branded products.Young’s Seafood Limited is the UK’s leading fish and seafood business, inspiring consumers to love fish through its fresh, frozen, own-label and branded products.
Founded 1999Grimsby, United Kingdom$75Mlast round Apr 2021 - 18
Bruichladdich Distillery CompanyBruichladdich Distillery Company is a certified B Corp distillery located on the shores of Loch Indaal in Islay, Scotland.Bruichladdich Distillery Company is a certified B Corp distillery located on the shores of Loch Indaal in Islay, Scotland.
Founded 2001Bruichladdich, United Kingdom$70Mlast round Dec 2023 - 19
Meadow FoodsA UK-based owned dairy group and a supplier of milk and dairy ingredients to the food industryA UK-based owned dairy group and a supplier of milk and dairy ingredients to the food industry
Founded 1992Chester, United Kingdom$67Mlast round Dec 2024 - 20
Artisanal Spirits CompanyArtisanal Spirits Company is a manufacturer and seller of alcoholic beverages.Artisanal Spirits Company is a manufacturer and seller of alcoholic beverages.
Founded 2015Edinburgh, United Kingdom$48Mlast round Sept 2025 - 21
AllplantsAllPlants is a VC-backed B-Corp on a mission to become Earth’s most forward-thinking food company.AllPlants is a VC-backed B-Corp on a mission to become Earth’s most forward-thinking food company.
Founded 2016London, United Kingdom$42Mlast round May 2023 - 22
Strong RootsStrong Roots provide plant-based, environmentally responsible, positive food choices, for everyone, for now.Strong Roots provide plant-based, environmentally responsible, positive food choices, for everyone, for now.
Founded 2015Dublin, United Kingdom$40Mlast round Jun 2023 - 23
Jones Food CompanyJones Food Company developer of agriculture products intended to provide through vertical farming.Jones Food Company developer of agriculture products intended to provide through vertical farming.
Founded 2016United Kingdom$40Mlast round Apr 2023 - 24
NoryNory is an AI-powered restaurant management platform designed for multi-unit operators.Nory is an AI-powered restaurant management platform designed for multi-unit operators.
Founded 2021London, United Kingdom$37Mlast round Sept 2024 - 25
Farmer JFarmer J is a food service provider that Serving honest food, that rolls with the seasons, is mindfully sourced.Farmer J is a food service provider that Serving honest food, that rolls with the seasons, is mindfully sourced.
Founded 2014London, United Kingdom$33Mlast round Oct 2025 - 26
Ivy Farm TechnologiesIvy Farm Technologies is a UK-based food technology company founded in 2019 as a spinout from the University of Oxford.Ivy Farm Technologies is a UK-based food technology company founded in 2019 as a spinout from the University of Oxford.
Founded 2019Oxford, United Kingdom$32Mlast round Sept 2023 - 27
BSF EnterpriseUnlocking the next generation of biotech solutions.Unlocking the next generation of biotech solutions.
Founded -London, United Kingdom$31Mlast round Aug 2026 - 28
Vita MojoVita Mojo is a London-based B2B hospitality technology company that specializes in an end-to-end Order Management System known as Vita Mojo OS.Vita Mojo is a London-based B2B hospitality technology company that specializes in an end-to-end Order Management System known as Vita Mojo OS.
Founded 2015London, United Kingdom$30Mlast round Jun 2022 - 29
Parsley BoxParsley Box is the great new way to enjoy wholesome tasty meals at home.Parsley Box is the great new way to enjoy wholesome tasty meals at home.
Founded 2017United Kingdom$28Mlast round Mar 2021 - 30
Minor FiguresMinor Figures is a UK-based startup that specializes in plant-based barista oat milk and coffee products tailored for the coffee industry.Minor Figures is a UK-based startup that specializes in plant-based barista oat milk and coffee products tailored for the coffee industry.
Founded 2014London, United Kingdom$27Mlast round Jun 2022 - 31
MuscleFoodMuscleFood offers online food delivery services.MuscleFood offers online food delivery services.
Founded 2012United Kingdom$27Mlast round Jan 2018 - 32
OiyaaOiyaa is a loyalty platform that rewards local consumers for supporting local businesses.Oiyaa is a loyalty platform that rewards local consumers for supporting local businesses.
Founded 2020Luton, United Kingdom$26Mlast round Aug 2026 - 33
THISThis is a place to find and share the web's best entertainment, art, and journalism.This is a place to find and share the web's best entertainment, art, and journalism.
Founded 2014New York, United Kingdom$26Mlast round Jun 2024 - 34
Hoxton FarmsHoxton Farms is a London-based food technology and biotechnology startup founded in 2020.Hoxton Farms is a London-based food technology and biotechnology startup founded in 2020.
Founded 2020London, United Kingdom$25Mlast round Jun 2025 - 35
Ardgowan DistilleryArdgowan Distillery offers Wine and spirits.Ardgowan Distillery offers Wine and spirits.
Founded 2016Inverkip, United Kingdom$24Mlast round Jun 2026 - 36
ReformedReformed is a health and wellness brand that offers a powdered nutritional supplement aimed at daily nutrient replenishment.Reformed is a health and wellness brand that offers a powdered nutritional supplement aimed at daily nutrient replenishment.
Founded 2024London, United Kingdom$23Mlast round Jul 2026 - 37
RealReal produces non alcoholic sparkling teas.Real produces non alcoholic sparkling teas.
Founded 2016Aylesbury, United Kingdom$23Mlast round May 2022 - 38Pure Pet FoodFounded -United Kingdom$22Mlast round Jun 2026
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MOTHMOTH provides mental health education, training, and resources like counseling and support groups.MOTH provides mental health education, training, and resources like counseling and support groups.
Founded 2019United Kingdom$21Mlast round Jul 2026 - 40
WinnowWinnow Solutions is a London-based technology company founded in 2013 that focuses on reducing food waste in commercial kitchens.Winnow Solutions is a London-based technology company founded in 2013 that focuses on reducing food waste in commercial kitchens.
Founded 2013London, United Kingdom$19Mlast round Mar 2024 - 41
Peckwater BrandsPeckwater Brands is a London-based operating platform founded in 2019 that specializes in helping kitchen operators launch and scale virtual food brands on thirPeckwater Brands is a London-based operating platform founded in 2019 that specializes in helping kitchen operators launch and scale virtual food brands on thir
Founded 2019London, United Kingdom$18Mlast round Jun 2022 - 42
CRURATEDCRURATED is a London-based wine community and digital platform founded in 2021.CRURATED is a London-based wine community and digital platform founded in 2021.
Founded 2021London, United Kingdom$17Mlast round Feb 2026 - 43
DishpatchBringing the UK's best restaurants home.Bringing the UK's best restaurants home.
Founded 2020London, United Kingdom$16Mlast round Oct 2023 - 44
Black Sheep CoffeeBlack Sheep Coffee is a specialty coffee chain founded in the UK in 2013 by university flatmates Gabriel and Eirik.Black Sheep Coffee is a specialty coffee chain founded in the UK in 2013 by university flatmates Gabriel and Eirik.
Founded 2013London, United Kingdom$16Mlast round Jun 2019 - 45
DELLIDELLI is a London-based online food marketplace and mobile app that connects independent UK food and drink makers with consumers looking for unique, small-batchDELLI is a London-based online food marketplace and mobile app that connects independent UK food and drink makers with consumers looking for unique, small-batch
Founded 2022London, United Kingdom$16Mlast round Jan 2025 - 46
TableYetiWe build software for card machines that solves real world problems.We build software for card machines that solves real world problems.
Founded 2018London, United Kingdom$15Mlast round May 2025 - 47
MicroLubMicroLub is a deep-tech food science startup based in Leeds, United Kingdom, founded in 2023 as a spin-out from the University of Leeds.MicroLub is a deep-tech food science startup based in Leeds, United Kingdom, founded in 2023 as a spin-out from the University of Leeds.
Founded 2023Leeds, United Kingdom$15Mlast round Sept 2026 - 48
Adamo FoodsRevolutionising our food system by creating sustainable & ultra-realistic alternatives to meat whole-cuts.Revolutionising our food system by creating sustainable & ultra-realistic alternatives to meat whole-cuts.
Founded 2021London, United Kingdom$14Mlast round Jul 2026 - 49
MeatlyMeatly is a London-based biotechnology startup that specializes in cultivated meat specifically designed for pets.Meatly is a London-based biotechnology startup that specializes in cultivated meat specifically designed for pets.
Founded 2022London, United Kingdom$14Mlast round May 2026 - 50
JULIENNE BRUNOJulienne Bruno made with naturally plant-based ingredients like fermented legumes & slow roasted vegetables.Julienne Bruno made with naturally plant-based ingredients like fermented legumes & slow roasted vegetables.
Founded 2020London, United Kingdom$14Mlast round Oct 2024
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