# Top 50 Food Startups in the United Kingdom by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded food startups in the United Kingdom, ranked by total funding raised: $4.1B combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/food-startups-united-kingdom (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Magnavale** Magnavale Providing cold storage and value-added services to the food industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/magnavale) Magnavale Providing cold storage and value-added services to the food industry. *Founded* 2013 Chesterfield, United Kingdom **$681M** last round Jun 2025
- 2 [**Carlsberg Marston's** Carlsberg Marston's is a brewery.](https://millionrounds.com/company/carlsberg-marston-s) Carlsberg Marston's is a brewery. *Founded* 2020 Wolverhampton, United Kingdom **$324M** last round Jul 2024
- 3 [**DIRTEA** DIRTEA is a London-based wellness brand founded by brothers Simon and Andrew Salter.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dirtea) DIRTEA is a London-based wellness brand founded by brothers Simon and Andrew Salter. *Founded* 2020 London, United Kingdom **$296M** last round Aug 2026
- 4 [**My Emissions** SaaS platform for food companies to accurately measure and reduce carbon emissions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/my-emissions) SaaS platform for food companies to accurately measure and reduce carbon emissions. *Founded* 2021 London, United Kingdom **$263M** last round Apr 2024
- 5 [**Huel**](https://millionrounds.com/company/huel) *Founded* 2012 United Kingdom **$222M** last round Oct 2023
- 6 [**Zapp** Zapp is a leading premium convenience retail platform in the United Kingdom, founded in 2020 and based in Nine Elms, London.](https://millionrounds.com/company/zapp) Zapp is a leading premium convenience retail platform in the United Kingdom, founded in 2020 and based in Nine Elms, London. *Founded* 2020 London, United Kingdom **$202M** last round Mar 2025
- 7 [**Somerset Cider Solutions** Somerset Cider Solutions is a beverage company that manufactures packing solutions for the drinks industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/somerset-cider-solutions) Somerset Cider Solutions is a beverage company that manufactures packing solutions for the drinks industry. *Founded* 2019 United Kingdom **$172M** last round Oct 2022
- 8 [**Devenish Nutrition** Devenish Nutrition is a farming and food company,](https://millionrounds.com/company/devenish-nutrition) Devenish Nutrition is a farming and food company, *Founded* 1952 Belfast, United Kingdom **$156M** last round May 2026
- 9 [**AgriProtein** Agriprotein specializes in nutrient recycling to create sustainable sources of protein for the mono-gastric animal feed industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/agriprotein) Agriprotein specializes in nutrient recycling to create sustainable sources of protein for the mono-gastric animal feed industry. *Founded* 2008 United Kingdom **$107M** last round Jun 2018
- 10 [**Butternut Box** Butternut Box is a European subscription service that delivers fresh, human-grade pet food directly to customers' doors.](https://millionrounds.com/company/butternut-box) Butternut Box is a European subscription service that delivers fresh, human-grade pet food directly to customers' doors. *Founded* 2016 London, United Kingdom **$104M** last round May 2025
- 11 [**Sundrop Farms** Sundrop Farms is a sustainable horticulture company based in Port Augusta, South Australia.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sundrop-farms) Sundrop Farms is a sustainable horticulture company based in Port Augusta, South Australia. *Founded* 2009 London, United Kingdom **$100M** last round Dec 2014
- 12 [**CVH Spirits** CVH Spirits crafts and distributes spirits, including single malts, blends, wines, gin, tequila, and liqueur.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cvh-spirits) CVH Spirits crafts and distributes spirits, including single malts, blends, wines, gin, tequila, and liqueur. *Founded* 2023 East Kilbride, United Kingdom **$92M** last round Sept 2024
- 13 [**Vertical Future** Vertical Future is a technology company focused on building a better, more sustainable urban food production and supply system.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vertical-future) Vertical Future is a technology company focused on building a better, more sustainable urban food production and supply system. *Founded* 2016 London, United Kingdom **$90M** last round Apr 2024
- 14 [**Poolhouse** Poolhouse is a UK-based entertainment company founded in 2024 by Steve and Dave Jolliffe, known for creating Topgolf.](https://millionrounds.com/company/poolhouse) Poolhouse is a UK-based entertainment company founded in 2024 by Steve and Dave Jolliffe, known for creating Topgolf. *Founded* 2024 London, United Kingdom **$89M** last round Jul 2026
- 15 [**Just Eat** JUST EAT is the world's leading online takeaway ordering service, operating in 13 countries around the globe.](https://millionrounds.com/company/just-eat) JUST EAT is the world's leading online takeaway ordering service, operating in 13 countries around the globe. *Founded* 2009 London, United Kingdom **$89M** last round Nov 2013
- 16 [**Little Houses Group** Little Houses Group designs purposeful family clubs and Ofsted-registered nurseries that are warm, accessible, and inclusive.](https://millionrounds.com/company/little-houses-group) Little Houses Group designs purposeful family clubs and Ofsted-registered nurseries that are warm, accessible, and inclusive. *Founded* 2021 London, United Kingdom **$86M** last round Jan 2023
- 17 [**Young's Seafood** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/young-s-seafood) 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* 1999 Grimsby, United Kingdom **$75M** last round Apr 2021
- 18 [**Bruichladdich Distillery Company** Bruichladdich Distillery Company is a certified B Corp distillery located on the shores of Loch Indaal in Islay, Scotland.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bruichladdich-distillery-company) Bruichladdich Distillery Company is a certified B Corp distillery located on the shores of Loch Indaal in Islay, Scotland. *Founded* 2001 Bruichladdich, United Kingdom **$70M** last round Dec 2023
- 19 [**Meadow Foods** A UK-based owned dairy group and a supplier of milk and dairy ingredients to the food industry](https://millionrounds.com/company/meadow-foods) A UK-based owned dairy group and a supplier of milk and dairy ingredients to the food industry *Founded* 1992 Chester, United Kingdom **$67M** last round Dec 2024
- 20 [**Artisanal Spirits Company** Artisanal Spirits Company is a manufacturer and seller of alcoholic beverages.](https://millionrounds.com/company/artisanal-spirits-company) Artisanal Spirits Company is a manufacturer and seller of alcoholic beverages. *Founded* 2015 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$48M** last round Sept 2025
- 21 [**Allplants** AllPlants is a VC-backed B-Corp on a mission to become Earth’s most forward-thinking food company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/allplants) AllPlants is a VC-backed B-Corp on a mission to become Earth’s most forward-thinking food company. *Founded* 2016 London, United Kingdom **$42M** last round May 2023
- 22 [**Strong Roots** Strong Roots provide plant-based, environmentally responsible, positive food choices, for everyone, for now.](https://millionrounds.com/company/strong-roots) Strong Roots provide plant-based, environmentally responsible, positive food choices, for everyone, for now. *Founded* 2015 Dublin, United Kingdom **$40M** last round Jun 2023
- 23 [**Jones Food Company** Jones Food Company developer of agriculture products intended to provide through vertical farming.](https://millionrounds.com/company/jones-food-company) Jones Food Company developer of agriculture products intended to provide through vertical farming. *Founded* 2016 United Kingdom **$40M** last round Apr 2023
- 24 [**Nory** Nory is an AI-powered restaurant management platform designed for multi-unit operators.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nory) Nory is an AI-powered restaurant management platform designed for multi-unit operators. *Founded* 2021 London, United Kingdom **$37M** last round Sept 2024
- 25 [**Farmer J** Farmer J is a food service provider that Serving honest food, that rolls with the seasons, is mindfully sourced.](https://millionrounds.com/company/farmer-j) Farmer J is a food service provider that Serving honest food, that rolls with the seasons, is mindfully sourced. *Founded* 2014 London, United Kingdom **$33M** last round Oct 2025
- 26 [**Ivy Farm Technologies** Ivy Farm Technologies is a UK-based food technology company founded in 2019 as a spinout from the University of Oxford.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ivy-farm-technologies) Ivy Farm Technologies is a UK-based food technology company founded in 2019 as a spinout from the University of Oxford. *Founded* 2019 Oxford, United Kingdom **$32M** last round Sept 2023
- 27 [**BSF Enterprise** Unlocking the next generation of biotech solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bsf-enterprise) Unlocking the next generation of biotech solutions. *Founded* - London, United Kingdom **$31M** last round Aug 2026
- 28 [**Vita Mojo** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vita-mojo) 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* 2015 London, United Kingdom **$30M** last round Jun 2022
- 29 [**Parsley Box** Parsley Box is the great new way to enjoy wholesome tasty meals at home.](https://millionrounds.com/company/parsley-box) Parsley Box is the great new way to enjoy wholesome tasty meals at home. *Founded* 2017 United Kingdom **$28M** last round Mar 2021
- 30 [**Minor Figures** Minor Figures is a UK-based startup that specializes in plant-based barista oat milk and coffee products tailored for the coffee industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/minor-figures) Minor Figures is a UK-based startup that specializes in plant-based barista oat milk and coffee products tailored for the coffee industry. *Founded* 2014 London, United Kingdom **$27M** last round Jun 2022
- 31 [**MuscleFood** MuscleFood offers online food delivery services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/muscle-food) MuscleFood offers online food delivery services. *Founded* 2012 United Kingdom **$27M** last round Jan 2018
- 32 [**Oiyaa** Oiyaa is a loyalty platform that rewards local consumers for supporting local businesses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/oiyaa) Oiyaa is a loyalty platform that rewards local consumers for supporting local businesses. *Founded* 2020 Luton, United Kingdom **$26M** last round Aug 2026
- 33 [**THIS** This is a place to find and share the web's best entertainment, art, and journalism.](https://millionrounds.com/company/this) This is a place to find and share the web's best entertainment, art, and journalism. *Founded* 2014 New York, United Kingdom **$26M** last round Jun 2024
- 34 [**Hoxton Farms** Hoxton Farms is a London-based food technology and biotechnology startup founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hoxton-farms) Hoxton Farms is a London-based food technology and biotechnology startup founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 London, United Kingdom **$25M** last round Jun 2025
- 35 [**Ardgowan Distillery** Ardgowan Distillery offers Wine and spirits.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ardgowan-distillery) Ardgowan Distillery offers Wine and spirits. *Founded* 2016 Inverkip, United Kingdom **$24M** last round Jun 2026
- 36 [**Reformed** Reformed is a health and wellness brand that offers a powdered nutritional supplement aimed at daily nutrient replenishment.](https://millionrounds.com/company/reformed) Reformed is a health and wellness brand that offers a powdered nutritional supplement aimed at daily nutrient replenishment. *Founded* 2024 London, United Kingdom **$23M** last round Jul 2026
- 37 [**Real** Real produces non alcoholic sparkling teas.](https://millionrounds.com/company/real) Real produces non alcoholic sparkling teas. *Founded* 2016 Aylesbury, United Kingdom **$23M** last round May 2022
- 38 [**Pure Pet Food**](https://millionrounds.com/company/pure-pet-food) *Founded* - United Kingdom **$22M** last round Jun 2026
- 39 [**MOTH** MOTH provides mental health education, training, and resources like counseling and support groups.](https://millionrounds.com/company/moth) MOTH provides mental health education, training, and resources like counseling and support groups. *Founded* 2019 United Kingdom **$21M** last round Jul 2026
- 40 [**Winnow** Winnow Solutions is a London-based technology company founded in 2013 that focuses on reducing food waste in commercial kitchens.](https://millionrounds.com/company/winnow) Winnow Solutions is a London-based technology company founded in 2013 that focuses on reducing food waste in commercial kitchens. *Founded* 2013 London, United Kingdom **$19M** last round Mar 2024
- 41 [**Peckwater Brands** Peckwater Brands is a London-based operating platform founded in 2019 that specializes in helping kitchen operators launch and scale virtual food brands on thir](https://millionrounds.com/company/peckwater-brands) Peckwater 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* 2019 London, United Kingdom **$18M** last round Jun 2022
- 42 [**CRURATED** CRURATED is a London-based wine community and digital platform founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/crurated) CRURATED is a London-based wine community and digital platform founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 London, United Kingdom **$17M** last round Feb 2026
- 43 [**Dishpatch** Bringing the UK's best restaurants home.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dishpatch) Bringing the UK's best restaurants home. *Founded* 2020 London, United Kingdom **$16M** last round Oct 2023
- 44 [**Black Sheep Coffee** Black Sheep Coffee is a specialty coffee chain founded in the UK in 2013 by university flatmates Gabriel and Eirik.](https://millionrounds.com/company/black-sheep-coffee) Black Sheep Coffee is a specialty coffee chain founded in the UK in 2013 by university flatmates Gabriel and Eirik. *Founded* 2013 London, United Kingdom **$16M** last round Jun 2019
- 45 [**DELLI** DELLI 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](https://millionrounds.com/company/delli) DELLI 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* 2022 London, United Kingdom **$16M** last round Jan 2025
- 46 [**TableYeti** We build software for card machines that solves real world problems.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tableyeti) We build software for card machines that solves real world problems. *Founded* 2018 London, United Kingdom **$15M** last round May 2025
- 47 [**MicroLub** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/microlub) 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* 2023 Leeds, United Kingdom **$15M** last round Sept 2026
- 48 [**Adamo Foods** Revolutionising our food system by creating sustainable & ultra-realistic alternatives to meat whole-cuts.](https://millionrounds.com/company/adamo-foods) Revolutionising our food system by creating sustainable & ultra-realistic alternatives to meat whole-cuts. *Founded* 2021 London, United Kingdom **$14M** last round Jul 2026
- 49 [**Meatly** Meatly is a London-based biotechnology startup that specializes in cultivated meat specifically designed for pets.](https://millionrounds.com/company/meatly) Meatly is a London-based biotechnology startup that specializes in cultivated meat specifically designed for pets. *Founded* 2022 London, United Kingdom **$14M** last round May 2026
- 50 [**JULIENNE BRUNO** Julienne Bruno made with naturally plant-based ingredients like fermented legumes & slow roasted vegetables.](https://millionrounds.com/company/julienne-bruno) Julienne Bruno made with naturally plant-based ingredients like fermented legumes & slow roasted vegetables. *Founded* 2020 London, United Kingdom **$14M** last round Oct 2024

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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