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Hardware startups in the United Kingdom
140 hardware startups in the United Kingdom have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $5.7B between them, with London the most common home.
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FractileFractile 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 - 2
GraphcoreGraphcore 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 - 3
OLIXOLIX 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 - 4
Raspberry PiRaspberry Pi is a computer product manufacturing company that offers hardware and software solutions to homes and corporates.Raspberry Pi is a computer product manufacturing company that offers hardware and software solutions to homes and corporates.
Founded 2012Cambridge, United Kingdom$476Mlast round Feb 2024 - 5
Oxford 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 - 6
Pragmatic SemiconductorPragmatic Semiconductor is a UK-based leader in flexible semiconductor technology, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Cambridge.Pragmatic Semiconductor is a UK-based leader in flexible semiconductor technology, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Cambridge.
Founded 2010Cambridge, United Kingdom$389Mlast round Jun 2026 - 7
CamGraPhICCamGraPhIC designs, develops and manufactures photonic circuits for telecoms and datacoms.CamGraPhIC designs, develops and manufactures photonic circuits for telecoms and datacoms.
Founded 2018Cambridge, United Kingdom$278Mlast round Apr 2026 - 8
NothingNothing is a technology company that creates smartphones, audio products, and AI tools aimed at enhancing the lives of the next generation of creatives.Nothing is a technology company that creates smartphones, audio products, and AI tools aimed at enhancing the lives of the next generation of creatives.
Founded 2020London, United Kingdom$214Mlast round May 2026 - 9
Quantum 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 - 10
mOm IncubatorsmOm is an inexpensive, electronically controlled, inflatable incubator constructed to decrease the number of premature child deaths.mOm is an inexpensive, electronically controlled, inflatable incubator constructed to decrease the number of premature child deaths.
Founded 2014London, United Kingdom$191Mlast round Oct 2026 - 11
Indra Renewable TechnologiesIndra Renewable Technologies is a UK-based manufacturer specializing in smart electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management solutions.Indra Renewable Technologies is a UK-based manufacturer specializing in smart electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management solutions.
Founded 2013Great Malvern, United Kingdom$120Mlast round Jul 2023 - 12
GriffinGriffin provides services like consulting, E-commerce, Design production, WEB production and many more.Griffin provides services like consulting, E-commerce, Design production, WEB production and many more.
Founded 2012United Kingdom$98Mlast round Nov 2026 - 13
Flow EngineeringFlow Engineering is a software development company founded in 2016 and based in Los Angeles, California, with an additional office in London, United Kingdom.Flow Engineering is a software development company founded in 2016 and based in Los Angeles, California, with an additional office in London, United Kingdom.
Founded 2023San Francisco, United Kingdom$73Mlast round Sept 2026 - 14
Living OpticsLiving Optics is a private deep-tech company founded in 2020, specializing in the development and manufacturing of affordable, portable hyperspectral imaging (HLiving 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$61Mlast round Oct 2026 - 15
Light Blue OpticsLight Blue Optics (LBO) was a technology company based in Cambridge, UK, with additional offices in San Mateo, CA.Light Blue Optics (LBO) was a technology company based in Cambridge, UK, with additional offices in San Mateo, CA.
Founded 2004Cambridge, United Kingdom$59Mlast round Oct 2010 - 16SembleFounded 2017United Kingdom$56Mlast round Jun 2026
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EnecsysEnecsys engages in designing, manufacturing, and marketing micro-inverter systems for solar modules.Enecsys engages in designing, manufacturing, and marketing micro-inverter systems for solar modules.
Founded 2003Cambridge, United Kingdom$55Mlast round May 2011 - 18
Orbital IndustriesOrbital Industries is an AI industrial company founded in 2022, specializing in the integration of artificial intelligence into the discovery of advanced materiOrbital Industries is an AI industrial company founded in 2022, specializing in the integration of artificial intelligence into the discovery of advanced materi
Founded 2022London, United Kingdom$50Mlast round May 2026 - 19
TingbotTingbot transforms your Raspberry Pi into a platform for creative applications.Tingbot transforms your Raspberry Pi into a platform for creative applications.
Founded 2015London, United Kingdom$48Mlast round Nov 2015 - 20
Intrinsic 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 - 21
RayloRaylo is a UK-based technology subscription and leasing platform that promotes a circular economy for consumer electronics.Raylo is a UK-based technology subscription and leasing platform that promotes a circular economy for consumer electronics.
Founded 2019London, United Kingdom$42Mlast round Jan 2026 - 22
4th Utility4th Utility offers broadband ISP supplying ultrafast connectivity to homes and businesses across the UK via our own fibre optic network.4th Utility offers broadband ISP supplying ultrafast connectivity to homes and businesses across the UK via our own fibre optic network.
Founded 2017United Kingdom$40Mlast round Jan 2024 - 23
TransFICCTransFICC is a London-based e-trading technology company founded in March 2016.TransFICC is a London-based e-trading technology company founded in March 2016.
Founded 2016London, United Kingdom$40Mlast round Apr 2025 - 24
Oxford IonicsOxford Ionics is a quantum computing startup that provides innovations for the development of accurate and dependable quantum computers.Oxford Ionics is a quantum computing startup that provides innovations for the development of accurate and dependable quantum computers.
Founded 2019Oxford, United Kingdom$33Mlast round Sept 2025 - 25ElixentElixent supplies reconfigurable arithmetic processors which offer reconfigurable semiconductor intellectual property in the U.K.
Elixent supplies reconfigurable arithmetic processors which offer reconfigurable semiconductor intellectual property in the U.K.
Founded 2000United Kingdom$25Mlast round Apr 2005 - 26
Circuit MindCircuit Mind is a London-based deep-tech startup founded in 2018, specializing in AI-powered electronic design automation (EDA) software.Circuit Mind is a London-based deep-tech startup founded in 2018, specializing in AI-powered electronic design automation (EDA) software.
Founded 2018Southwark, United Kingdom$25Mlast round Oct 2026 - 27
McLEARMcLEAR is a British technology company founded in 2012, specializing in wearable technology with a focus on contactless payment solutions.McLEAR is a British technology company founded in 2012, specializing in wearable technology with a focus on contactless payment solutions.
Founded 2012Richmond, United Kingdom$23Mlast round Jun 2017 - 28
IntenseIntense develops and commercializes single and multi-mode monolithic laser array products, and high power laser diodes.Intense develops and commercializes single and multi-mode monolithic laser array products, and high power laser diodes.
Founded 1994Cedar Knolls, United Kingdom$21Mlast round Apr 2005 - 29
FoundationalFoundational is a modern data management platform that focuses on analyzing source code, query logs, schemas, and metadata throughout the data lifecycle.Foundational is a modern data management platform that focuses on analyzing source code, query logs, schemas, and metadata throughout the data lifecycle.
Founded 2022San Francisco, United Kingdom$19Mlast round Oct 2026 - 30
TaptuTaptu, a social and media technology company, offers My Taptu, a social news aggregator available for the iPhone and Android mobile devices.Taptu, a social and media technology company, offers My Taptu, a social news aggregator available for the iPhone and Android mobile devices.
Founded 2007United Kingdom$18Mlast round Sept 2011 - 31
Archangel LightworksArchangel Lightworks is a private aerospace and communications company based in Oxford, UK, founded in 2017.Archangel Lightworks is a private aerospace and communications company based in Oxford, UK, founded in 2017.
Founded 2017Oxford, United Kingdom$17Mlast round Aug 2026 - 32PelikonPelikon offers morphing keypad solutions and provides backlites, panels, and display products.
Pelikon offers morphing keypad solutions and provides backlites, panels, and display products.
Founded 2002United Kingdom$14Mlast round Sept 2005 - 33
OrriOrri is a specialist eating disorder clinic based in London, UK, founded in 2018 by Kerrie Jones and a team of recovery professionals.Orri is a specialist eating disorder clinic based in London, UK, founded in 2018 by Kerrie Jones and a team of recovery professionals.
Founded 2018London, United Kingdom$14Mlast round Mar 2026 - 34LumaiFounded 2021United Kingdom$13Mlast round Apr 2025
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SCI SemiconductorSCI Semiconductor is a UK-based fabless semiconductor company specializing in memory-safe, high-integrity computing using CHERI technology.SCI Semiconductor is a UK-based fabless semiconductor company specializing in memory-safe, high-integrity computing using CHERI technology.
Founded 2023Sheffield, United Kingdom$13Mlast round Sept 2026 - 36
Powerlase PhotonicsPowerlase Photonics Ltd is an innovative, independent, high power laser company.Powerlase Photonics Ltd is an innovative, independent, high power laser company.
Founded 2002Crawley, United Kingdom$13Mlast round Jan 2005 - 37
Phlux TechnologyPhlux Technology is a semiconductor startup based in Sheffield, UK, founded in 2020.Phlux Technology is a semiconductor startup based in Sheffield, UK, founded in 2020.
Founded 2020Sheffield, United Kingdom$12Mlast round Mar 2025 - 38
Vickers ElectronicsVickers Electronics is focused on designing, installing and maintaining temperature regulating systems in large commercial premises.Vickers Electronics is focused on designing, installing and maintaining temperature regulating systems in large commercial premises.
Founded 1996Clarence Avenue, United Kingdom$12Mlast round Jul 2011 - 39Acal Enterprise SolutionsAcal Enterprise Solutions provide flexible and scalable inventory solutions.
Acal Enterprise Solutions provide flexible and scalable inventory solutions.
Founded 1990United Kingdom$11Mlast round Jun 2014 - 40
SiConnectSiConnect, a fabless semiconductor company, provides integrated chips for consumer electronics manufacturers and telecom operators.SiConnect, a fabless semiconductor company, provides integrated chips for consumer electronics manufacturers and telecom operators.
Founded 2004Boulder, United Kingdom$10Mlast round Sept 2006 - 41
SevconSevcon designs and manufactures products that control movement and optimize energy consumption for electric and hybrid vehicles.Sevcon designs and manufactures products that control movement and optimize energy consumption for electric and hybrid vehicles.
Founded 1987Gateshead, United Kingdom$10Mlast round Sept 2014 - 42
Skylark LasersSkylark Lasers is a photonics and laser development company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, founded in 2013.Skylark Lasers is a photonics and laser development company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, founded in 2013.
Founded 2013Newbridge, United Kingdom$9.6Mlast round Jul 2026 - 43
BOXTBOXT is a UK-based home energy and heating technology company founded in 2017.BOXT is a UK-based home energy and heating technology company founded in 2017.
Founded 2017Leeds, United Kingdom$9.3Mlast round Oct 2021 - 44
BiteBite is a software company based in New York, specializing in intelligent self-ordering kiosk solutions and digital ordering technology for the food service industry.Bite is a software company based in New York, specializing in intelligent self-ordering kiosk solutions and digital ordering technology for the food service industry.
Founded 2015New York, United Kingdom$9.3Mlast round Apr 2026 - 45Compound Semiconductor TechnologiesCSTG is a semiconductor foundry and custom service provider specialising in the design, development, and manufacture of discrete and integrated III-V opto-elect
CSTG is a semiconductor foundry and custom service provider specialising in the design, development, and manufacture of discrete and integrated III-V opto-elect
Founded -Blantyre, United Kingdom$8.6Mlast round Apr 2013 - 46Microcosm CommunicationsMicrocosm Communications is a manufacturer of chips for comms equipment.
Microcosm Communications is a manufacturer of chips for comms equipment.
Founded 1996United Kingdom$8.5Mlast round Jul 1999 - 47
OpsydiaOpsydia is an innovative company specializing in diamond security and laser technology.Opsydia is an innovative company specializing in diamond security and laser technology.
Founded 2017Kidlington, United Kingdom$7.8Mlast round Jul 2026 - 48
LuthmoreLuthmore Ltd is a British clean technology start-up founded in January 2022 by former Dyson engineers Craig Wilkinson and Martin Gutkowski.Luthmore Ltd is a British clean technology start-up founded in January 2022 by former Dyson engineers Craig Wilkinson and Martin Gutkowski.
Founded 2022Chippenham, United Kingdom$7.6Mlast round Jun 2025 - 49
Electrified AutomationElectrified Automation is a manufacturing company that provides E-machine automation, dyno engineering, and bespoke equipment.Electrified Automation is a manufacturing company that provides E-machine automation, dyno engineering, and bespoke equipment.
Founded 2020Auckland, United Kingdom$7.4Mlast round Dec 2022 - 50
AirEx TechnologiesAirEx Technologies is a climate tech company based in London, UK, focused on addressing climate change and fuel poverty through innovative smart home solutions.AirEx Technologies is a climate tech company based in London, UK, focused on addressing climate change and fuel poverty through innovative smart home solutions.
Founded 2016London, United Kingdom$7.1Mlast round May 2026
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