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

> The 50 best-funded hardware startups in the United Kingdom, ranked by total funding raised: $5.7B combined.

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

- 1 [**Fractile** Fractile is a UK-based technology company and semiconductor startup founded in 2022 by Dr.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fractile) Fractile is a UK-based technology company and semiconductor startup founded in 2022 by Dr. *Founded* 2022 London, United Kingdom **$960M** last round Oct 2026
- 2 [**Graphcore** Graphcore develops a microprocessor designed for AI and machine learning applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/graphcore) Graphcore develops a microprocessor designed for AI and machine learning applications. *Founded* 2016 Bristol, United Kingdom **$835M** last round May 2026
- 3 [**OLIX** OLIX is an AI company focused on developing advanced hardware solutions for AI inference workloads.](https://millionrounds.com/company/olix) OLIX is an AI company focused on developing advanced hardware solutions for AI inference workloads. *Founded* 2024 London, United Kingdom **$532M** last round Aug 2026
- 4 [**Raspberry Pi** Raspberry Pi is a computer product manufacturing company that offers hardware and software solutions to homes and corporates.](https://millionrounds.com/company/raspberry-pi) Raspberry Pi is a computer product manufacturing company that offers hardware and software solutions to homes and corporates. *Founded* 2012 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$476M** last round Feb 2024
- 5 [**Oxford Quantum Circuits** Oxford Quantum Circuits develops quantum computers designed for breakthrough discoveries.](https://millionrounds.com/company/oxford-quantum-circuits) Oxford Quantum Circuits develops quantum computers designed for breakthrough discoveries. *Founded* 2017 United Kingdom **$453M** last round Jun 2026
- 6 [**Pragmatic Semiconductor** Pragmatic Semiconductor is a UK-based leader in flexible semiconductor technology, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Cambridge.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pragmatic-semiconductor) Pragmatic Semiconductor is a UK-based leader in flexible semiconductor technology, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Cambridge. *Founded* 2010 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$389M** last round Jun 2026
- 7 [**CamGraPhIC** CamGraPhIC designs, develops and manufactures photonic circuits for telecoms and datacoms.](https://millionrounds.com/company/camgraphic) CamGraPhIC designs, develops and manufactures photonic circuits for telecoms and datacoms. *Founded* 2018 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$278M** last round Apr 2026
- 8 [**Nothing** Nothing is a technology company that creates smartphones, audio products, and AI tools aimed at enhancing the lives of the next generation of creatives.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nothing) 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* 2020 London, United Kingdom **$214M** last round May 2026
- 9 [**Quantum Motion** Quantum Motion is a quantum computing company focused on building full-stack, utility-scale quantum computers using 300mm CMOS silicon technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quantum-motion) Quantum Motion is a quantum computing company focused on building full-stack, utility-scale quantum computers using 300mm CMOS silicon technology. *Founded* 2017 London, United Kingdom **$211M** last round May 2026
- 10 [**mOm Incubators** mOm is an inexpensive, electronically controlled, inflatable incubator constructed to decrease the number of premature child deaths.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mom-incubators) mOm is an inexpensive, electronically controlled, inflatable incubator constructed to decrease the number of premature child deaths. *Founded* 2014 London, United Kingdom **$191M** last round Oct 2026
- 11 [**Indra Renewable Technologies** Indra Renewable Technologies is a UK-based manufacturer specializing in smart electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/indra-renewable-technologies) Indra Renewable Technologies is a UK-based manufacturer specializing in smart electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management solutions. *Founded* 2013 Great Malvern, United Kingdom **$120M** last round Jul 2023
- 12 [**Griffin** Griffin provides services like consulting, E-commerce, Design production, WEB production and many more.](https://millionrounds.com/company/griffin) Griffin provides services like consulting, E-commerce, Design production, WEB production and many more. *Founded* 2012 United Kingdom **$98M** last round Nov 2026
- 13 [**Flow Engineering** Flow Engineering is a software development company founded in 2016 and based in Los Angeles, California, with an additional office in London, United Kingdom.](https://millionrounds.com/company/flow-engineering) 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* 2023 San Francisco, United Kingdom **$73M** last round Sept 2026
- 14 [**Living Optics** Living Optics is a private deep-tech company founded in 2020, specializing in the development and manufacturing of affordable, portable hyperspectral imaging (H](https://millionrounds.com/company/living-optics) Living Optics is a private deep-tech company founded in 2020, specializing in the development and manufacturing of affordable, portable hyperspectral imaging (H *Founded* 2020 Milton, United Kingdom **$61M** last round Oct 2026
- 15 [**Light Blue Optics** Light Blue Optics (LBO) was a technology company based in Cambridge, UK, with additional offices in San Mateo, CA.](https://millionrounds.com/company/light-blue-optics) Light Blue Optics (LBO) was a technology company based in Cambridge, UK, with additional offices in San Mateo, CA. *Founded* 2004 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$59M** last round Oct 2010
- 16 [**Semble**](https://millionrounds.com/company/semble) *Founded* 2017 United Kingdom **$56M** last round Jun 2026
- 17 [**Enecsys** Enecsys engages in designing, manufacturing, and marketing micro-inverter systems for solar modules.](https://millionrounds.com/company/enecsys) Enecsys engages in designing, manufacturing, and marketing micro-inverter systems for solar modules. *Founded* 2003 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$55M** last round May 2011
- 18 [**Orbital Industries** Orbital Industries is an AI industrial company founded in 2022, specializing in the integration of artificial intelligence into the discovery of advanced materi](https://millionrounds.com/company/orbital-industries) Orbital Industries is an AI industrial company founded in 2022, specializing in the integration of artificial intelligence into the discovery of advanced materi *Founded* 2022 London, United Kingdom **$50M** last round May 2026
- 19 [**Tingbot** Tingbot transforms your Raspberry Pi into a platform for creative applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tingbot) Tingbot transforms your Raspberry Pi into a platform for creative applications. *Founded* 2015 London, United Kingdom **$48M** last round Nov 2015
- 20 [**Intrinsic Semiconductor Technologies** Intrinsic Semiconductor Technologies is established to developed silicon-oxide based RRAM technologies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/intrinsic-semiconductor-technologies) Intrinsic Semiconductor Technologies is established to developed silicon-oxide based RRAM technologies. *Founded* 2017 London, United Kingdom **$47M** last round Jul 2026
- 21 [**Raylo** Raylo is a UK-based technology subscription and leasing platform that promotes a circular economy for consumer electronics.](https://millionrounds.com/company/raylo) Raylo is a UK-based technology subscription and leasing platform that promotes a circular economy for consumer electronics. *Founded* 2019 London, United Kingdom **$42M** last round Jan 2026
- 22 [**4th Utility** 4th Utility offers broadband ISP supplying ultrafast connectivity to homes and businesses across the UK via our own fibre optic network.](https://millionrounds.com/company/4th-utility) 4th Utility offers broadband ISP supplying ultrafast connectivity to homes and businesses across the UK via our own fibre optic network. *Founded* 2017 United Kingdom **$40M** last round Jan 2024
- 23 [**TransFICC** TransFICC is a London-based e-trading technology company founded in March 2016.](https://millionrounds.com/company/transficc) TransFICC is a London-based e-trading technology company founded in March 2016. *Founded* 2016 London, United Kingdom **$40M** last round Apr 2025
- 24 [**Oxford Ionics** Oxford Ionics is a quantum computing startup that provides innovations for the development of accurate and dependable quantum computers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/oxford-ionics) Oxford Ionics is a quantum computing startup that provides innovations for the development of accurate and dependable quantum computers. *Founded* 2019 Oxford, United Kingdom **$33M** last round Sept 2025
- 25 [**Elixent** Elixent supplies reconfigurable arithmetic processors which offer reconfigurable semiconductor intellectual property in the U.K.](https://millionrounds.com/company/elixent) Elixent supplies reconfigurable arithmetic processors which offer reconfigurable semiconductor intellectual property in the U.K. *Founded* 2000 United Kingdom **$25M** last round Apr 2005
- 26 [**Circuit Mind** Circuit Mind is a London-based deep-tech startup founded in 2018, specializing in AI-powered electronic design automation (EDA) software.](https://millionrounds.com/company/circuit-mind) Circuit Mind is a London-based deep-tech startup founded in 2018, specializing in AI-powered electronic design automation (EDA) software. *Founded* 2018 Southwark, United Kingdom **$25M** last round Oct 2026
- 27 [**McLEAR** McLEAR is a British technology company founded in 2012, specializing in wearable technology with a focus on contactless payment solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mclear) McLEAR is a British technology company founded in 2012, specializing in wearable technology with a focus on contactless payment solutions. *Founded* 2012 Richmond, United Kingdom **$23M** last round Jun 2017
- 28 [**Intense** Intense develops and commercializes single and multi-mode monolithic laser array products, and high power laser diodes.](https://millionrounds.com/company/intense) Intense develops and commercializes single and multi-mode monolithic laser array products, and high power laser diodes. *Founded* 1994 Cedar Knolls, United Kingdom **$21M** last round Apr 2005
- 29 [**Foundational** Foundational is a modern data management platform that focuses on analyzing source code, query logs, schemas, and metadata throughout the data lifecycle.](https://millionrounds.com/company/foundational) Foundational is a modern data management platform that focuses on analyzing source code, query logs, schemas, and metadata throughout the data lifecycle. *Founded* 2022 San Francisco, United Kingdom **$19M** last round Oct 2026
- 30 [**Taptu** Taptu, a social and media technology company, offers My Taptu, a social news aggregator available for the iPhone and Android mobile devices.](https://millionrounds.com/company/taptu) Taptu, a social and media technology company, offers My Taptu, a social news aggregator available for the iPhone and Android mobile devices. *Founded* 2007 United Kingdom **$18M** last round Sept 2011
- 31 [**Archangel Lightworks** Archangel Lightworks is a private aerospace and communications company based in Oxford, UK, founded in 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/archangel-lightworks) Archangel Lightworks is a private aerospace and communications company based in Oxford, UK, founded in 2017. *Founded* 2017 Oxford, United Kingdom **$17M** last round Aug 2026
- 32 [**Pelikon** Pelikon offers morphing keypad solutions and provides backlites, panels, and display products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pelikon) Pelikon offers morphing keypad solutions and provides backlites, panels, and display products. *Founded* 2002 United Kingdom **$14M** last round Sept 2005
- 33 [**Orri** Orri is a specialist eating disorder clinic based in London, UK, founded in 2018 by Kerrie Jones and a team of recovery professionals.](https://millionrounds.com/company/orri) Orri is a specialist eating disorder clinic based in London, UK, founded in 2018 by Kerrie Jones and a team of recovery professionals. *Founded* 2018 London, United Kingdom **$14M** last round Mar 2026
- 34 [**Lumai**](https://millionrounds.com/company/lumai) *Founded* 2021 United Kingdom **$13M** last round Apr 2025
- 35 [**SCI Semiconductor** SCI Semiconductor is a UK-based fabless semiconductor company specializing in memory-safe, high-integrity computing using CHERI technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sci-semiconductor) SCI Semiconductor is a UK-based fabless semiconductor company specializing in memory-safe, high-integrity computing using CHERI technology. *Founded* 2023 Sheffield, United Kingdom **$13M** last round Sept 2026
- 36 [**Powerlase Photonics** Powerlase Photonics Ltd is an innovative, independent, high power laser company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/powerlase-photonics) Powerlase Photonics Ltd is an innovative, independent, high power laser company. *Founded* 2002 Crawley, United Kingdom **$13M** last round Jan 2005
- 37 [**Phlux Technology** Phlux Technology is a semiconductor startup based in Sheffield, UK, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/phlux-technology) Phlux Technology is a semiconductor startup based in Sheffield, UK, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 Sheffield, United Kingdom **$12M** last round Mar 2025
- 38 [**Vickers Electronics** Vickers Electronics is focused on designing, installing and maintaining temperature regulating systems in large commercial premises.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vickers-electronics) Vickers Electronics is focused on designing, installing and maintaining temperature regulating systems in large commercial premises. *Founded* 1996 Clarence Avenue, United Kingdom **$12M** last round Jul 2011
- 39 [**Acal Enterprise Solutions** Acal Enterprise Solutions provide flexible and scalable inventory solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/acal-enterprise-solutions) Acal Enterprise Solutions provide flexible and scalable inventory solutions. *Founded* 1990 United Kingdom **$11M** last round Jun 2014
- 40 [**SiConnect** SiConnect, a fabless semiconductor company, provides integrated chips for consumer electronics manufacturers and telecom operators.](https://millionrounds.com/company/siconnect) SiConnect, a fabless semiconductor company, provides integrated chips for consumer electronics manufacturers and telecom operators. *Founded* 2004 Boulder, United Kingdom **$10M** last round Sept 2006
- 41 [**Sevcon** Sevcon designs and manufactures products that control movement and optimize energy consumption for electric and hybrid vehicles.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sevcon) Sevcon designs and manufactures products that control movement and optimize energy consumption for electric and hybrid vehicles. *Founded* 1987 Gateshead, United Kingdom **$10M** last round Sept 2014
- 42 [**Skylark Lasers** Skylark Lasers is a photonics and laser development company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, founded in 2013.](https://millionrounds.com/company/skylark-lasers) Skylark Lasers is a photonics and laser development company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, founded in 2013. *Founded* 2013 Newbridge, United Kingdom **$9.6M** last round Jul 2026
- 43 [**BOXT** BOXT is a UK-based home energy and heating technology company founded in 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/boxt) BOXT is a UK-based home energy and heating technology company founded in 2017. *Founded* 2017 Leeds, United Kingdom **$9.3M** last round Oct 2021
- 44 [**Bite** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bite) 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* 2015 New York, United Kingdom **$9.3M** last round Apr 2026
- 45 [**Compound Semiconductor Technologies** CSTG is a semiconductor foundry and custom service provider specialising in the design, development, and manufacture of discrete and integrated III-V opto-elect](https://millionrounds.com/company/compound-semiconductor-technologies) 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 **$8.6M** last round Apr 2013
- 46 [**Microcosm Communications** Microcosm Communications is a manufacturer of chips for comms equipment.](https://millionrounds.com/company/microcosm-communications) Microcosm Communications is a manufacturer of chips for comms equipment. *Founded* 1996 United Kingdom **$8.5M** last round Jul 1999
- 47 [**Opsydia** Opsydia is an innovative company specializing in diamond security and laser technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/opsydia) Opsydia is an innovative company specializing in diamond security and laser technology. *Founded* 2017 Kidlington, United Kingdom **$7.8M** last round Jul 2026
- 48 [**Luthmore** Luthmore Ltd is a British clean technology start-up founded in January 2022 by former Dyson engineers Craig Wilkinson and Martin Gutkowski.](https://millionrounds.com/company/luthmore) Luthmore Ltd is a British clean technology start-up founded in January 2022 by former Dyson engineers Craig Wilkinson and Martin Gutkowski. *Founded* 2022 Chippenham, United Kingdom **$7.6M** last round Jun 2025
- 49 [**Electrified Automation** Electrified Automation is a manufacturing company that provides E-machine automation, dyno engineering, and bespoke equipment.](https://millionrounds.com/company/electrified-automation) Electrified Automation is a manufacturing company that provides E-machine automation, dyno engineering, and bespoke equipment. *Founded* 2020 Auckland, United Kingdom **$7.4M** last round Dec 2022
- 50 [**AirEx Technologies** AirEx Technologies is a climate tech company based in London, UK, focused on addressing climate change and fuel poverty through innovative smart home solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/airex-technologies) 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* 2016 London, United Kingdom **$7.1M** last round May 2026

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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