# Top 29 Foodtech Startups in the United Kingdom by Funding (2026)

> The 29 best-funded foodtech startups in the United Kingdom, ranked by total funding raised: $899M combined.

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

- 1 [**Huel**](https://millionrounds.com/company/huel) *Founded* 2012 United Kingdom **$222M** last round Oct 2023
- 2 [**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
- 3 [**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
- 4 [**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
- 5 [**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
- 6 [**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
- 7 [**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
- 8 [**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
- 9 [**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
- 10 [**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
- 11 [**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
- 12 [**Pure Pet Food**](https://millionrounds.com/company/pure-pet-food) *Founded* - United Kingdom **$22M** last round Jun 2026
- 13 [**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
- 14 [**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
- 15 [**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
- 16 [**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
- 17 [**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
- 18 [**Innovate** Innovate is a leading, global technical staffing and resource service business, proudly recognised as the world’s highest-rated 5-star staffing solutions provider.](https://millionrounds.com/company/innovate) Innovate is a leading, global technical staffing and resource service business, proudly recognised as the world’s highest-rated 5-star staffing solutions provider. *Founded* 2005 Crawley, United Kingdom **$12M** last round Feb 2018
- 19 [**Qkine** Qkine is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, founded in 2016.](https://millionrounds.com/company/qkine) Qkine is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, founded in 2016. *Founded* 2016 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$9.9M** last round Sept 2026
- 20 [**Purity Brewing**](https://millionrounds.com/company/purity-brewing) *Founded* - United Kingdom **$9.8M** last round Aug 2018
- 21 [**Multus** Multus is an animal free cell production company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/multus) Multus is an animal free cell production company. *Founded* 2019 London, United Kingdom **$9.5M** last round Jan 2023
- 22 [**Mergulo** Mergulo is a sustainable food company that specializes in the production and distribution of plant-based cashew butter.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mergulo) Mergulo is a sustainable food company that specializes in the production and distribution of plant-based cashew butter. *Founded* 2018 United Kingdom **$8.1M** last round Aug 2021
- 23 [**Unicorn Biotechnologies** Unicorn Biotechnologies is a biotechnology start-up based in Sheffield, UK, co-founded by Adam Glen and Jack Reid.](https://millionrounds.com/company/unicorn-biotechnologies) Unicorn Biotechnologies is a biotechnology start-up based in Sheffield, UK, co-founded by Adam Glen and Jack Reid. *Founded* 2020 Sheffield, United Kingdom **$3.2M** last round Apr 2022
- 24 [**Better Nature** Better Nature is a UK-based food-tech startup founded in 2018, specializing in ready-to-eat and ready-to-heat meat-free products made from tempeh, a high-protei](https://millionrounds.com/company/better-nature) Better Nature is a UK-based food-tech startup founded in 2018, specializing in ready-to-eat and ready-to-heat meat-free products made from tempeh, a high-protei *Founded* 2018 London, United Kingdom **$1.5M** last round Aug 2025
- 25 [**Quest Meat** Quest Meat offers a wide range of healthy, delicious, nutritious, and affordable meat products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quest-meat) Quest Meat offers a wide range of healthy, delicious, nutritious, and affordable meat products. *Founded* 2021 Birmingham, United Kingdom **$1.4M** last round Oct 2024
- 26 [**Feisty** Feisty is a UK-based beverage company that specializes in protein soda, offering a fizzy, low-sugar alternative to traditional protein shakes.](https://millionrounds.com/company/feisty) Feisty is a UK-based beverage company that specializes in protein soda, offering a fizzy, low-sugar alternative to traditional protein shakes. *Founded* 2024 London, United Kingdom **$677K** last round Sept 2026
- 27 [**This Pet Group** This Pet Group is an independent parent company that focuses on using technology and science to make pets lives happier and healthier.](https://millionrounds.com/company/this-pet-group) This Pet Group is an independent parent company that focuses on using technology and science to make pets lives happier and healthier. *Founded* - London, United Kingdom **$491K** last round Dec 2021
- 28 [**Auralytica** Auralytica is a UK-based deep-tech startup focused on developing innovative holographic hydrogel sensors that change color in response to chemical changes.](https://millionrounds.com/company/auralytica) Auralytica is a UK-based deep-tech startup focused on developing innovative holographic hydrogel sensors that change color in response to chemical changes. *Founded* 2025 United Kingdom **$468K** last round Jul 2026
- 29 [**Extracellular** Extracellular is a biotechnology contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) based in Bristol, United Kingdom.](https://millionrounds.com/company/extracellular) Extracellular is a biotechnology contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) based in Bristol, United Kingdom. *Founded* 2022 Bristol, United Kingdom **$156K** last round Sept 2024

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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