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Pharma startups in the United Kingdom

76 pharma startups in the United Kingdom have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $4.0B between them, with London the most common home.

$4.0Braised by these 50
76on our record in all
Londonmost common home
CellCentricraised the most
  1. 1CellCentricCellCentric is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, UK.

    CellCentric is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, UK.

    Founded 2004Saffron Walden, United Kingdom$525Mlast round May 2026
  2. 2OMass TherapeuticsOMass Therapeutics is a biotechnology company located in Oxford, UK, focused on discovering and developing novel small molecule medicines for rare diseases and

    OMass Therapeutics is a biotechnology company located in Oxford, UK, focused on discovering and developing novel small molecule medicines for rare diseases and

    Founded 2016Oxford, United Kingdom$442Mlast round Oct 2026
  3. 3AutolusAutolus is a biopharmaceutical company focused on T-cell programming and manufacturing technology.

    Autolus is a biopharmaceutical company focused on T-cell programming and manufacturing technology.

    Founded -London, United Kingdom$350Mlast round Feb 2024
  4. 4New Path Molecular ResearchNPM is all about bringing the best and most innovative chemistry to their product discovery projects and collaborations.

    NPM is all about bringing the best and most innovative chemistry to their product discovery projects and collaborations.

    Founded 2015United Kingdom$346Mlast round Aug 2025
  5. 5EvonetixEvonetix is a provider of a desktop platform designed to synthesize DNA at unprecedented accuracy and scale.

    Evonetix is a provider of a desktop platform designed to synthesize DNA at unprecedented accuracy and scale.

    Founded 2015Cambridge, United Kingdom$276Mlast round Jan 2025
  6. 6Draig TherapeuticsDraig Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Cardiff, Wales, focused on developing innovative neuropsychiatric therapies.

    Draig Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Cardiff, Wales, focused on developing innovative neuropsychiatric therapies.

    Founded 2021Cardiff, United Kingdom$216Mlast round Jul 2026
  7. 7Resolution TherapeuticsResolution Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company developing macrophage cell therapy to treat chronic diseases.

    Resolution Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company developing macrophage cell therapy to treat chronic diseases.

    Founded 2017London, United Kingdom$159Mlast round May 2026
  8. 8Artios PharmaArtios Pharma is a independent DNA Damage Response company with a strong pipeline of novel cancer therapies.

    Artios Pharma is a independent DNA Damage Response company with a strong pipeline of novel cancer therapies.

    Founded 2016Cambridge, United Kingdom$148Mlast round Nov 2025
  9. 9FreelineFreeline Therapeutics specializes in CMC process development, analytics and AAV technologies.

    Freeline Therapeutics specializes in CMC process development, analytics and AAV technologies.

    Founded 2015Stevenage, United Kingdom$142Mlast round Mar 2022
  10. 10Pplus Skin CareInnovative and disruptive skin-care products based on biotech.

    Innovative and disruptive skin-care products based on biotech.

    Founded 2014United Kingdom$133Mlast round Sept 2026
  11. 11Archimedes PharmaArchimedes Pharma is a specialty pharmaceutical company developing therapeutics for the treatment of chronic and debilitating illnesses.

    Archimedes Pharma is a specialty pharmaceutical company developing therapeutics for the treatment of chronic and debilitating illnesses.

    Founded 2004Reading, United Kingdom$99Mlast round Apr 2010
  12. 12GenomicsGenomics Ltd, founded in 2014 in Oxford, UK, is a global techbio and precision medicine company.

    Genomics Ltd, founded in 2014 in Oxford, UK, is a global techbio and precision medicine company.

    Founded 2014Oxford, United Kingdom$93Mlast round Jan 2024
  13. 13Mereo BiopharmaMereo is a new UK-based speciality biopharmaceutical company.

    Mereo is a new UK-based speciality biopharmaceutical company.

    Founded 2015London, United Kingdom$92Mlast round Feb 2025
  14. 14NRG TherapeuticsNRG Therapeutics Ltd is a private biotechnology company focused on drug discovery for neurodegenerative disorders.

    NRG Therapeutics Ltd is a private biotechnology company focused on drug discovery for neurodegenerative disorders.

    Founded 2018Stevenage, United Kingdom$79Mlast round Sept 2025
  15. 15Constructive BioConstructive Bio is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, UK, founded in 2021 as a spin-out from Professor Jason Chin’s laboratory.

    Constructive Bio is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, UK, founded in 2021 as a spin-out from Professor Jason Chin’s laboratory.

    Founded 2021Whittlesford, United Kingdom$73Mlast round Apr 2025
  16. 16AbzenaAbzena is a biotechnology company that offers biologic and ADC products from concept to clinic.

    Abzena is a biotechnology company that offers biologic and ADC products from concept to clinic.

    Founded 2001San Diego, United Kingdom$65Mlast round Nov 2015
  17. 17Duke Street BioDuke Street Bio is a biotechnology research company based in London, England, founded in 2020.

    Duke Street Bio is a biotechnology research company based in London, England, founded in 2020.

    Founded 2020London, United Kingdom$55Mlast round Apr 2026
  18. 18Canton Strategic HoldingsCanton Strategic Holdings drives institutional blockchain adoption via the Canton Network, digital assets, and market digitization.

    Canton Strategic Holdings drives institutional blockchain adoption via the Canton Network, digital assets, and market digitization.

    Founded -Chester, United Kingdom$55Mlast round Jan 2026
  19. 19EUSA PharmaEUSA Pharma is a pharmaceutical company developing and licensing late-stage oncology, pain control, and critical care products.

    EUSA Pharma is a pharmaceutical company developing and licensing late-stage oncology, pain control, and critical care products.

    Founded 2006Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom$54Mlast round Jun 2007
  20. 20ViaNautisViaNautis, founded in 2018 as a spin-off from University College London, is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

    ViaNautis, founded in 2018 as a spin-off from University College London, is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

    Founded 2018Cambridge, United Kingdom$52Mlast round Sept 2026
  21. 21Enara BioEnara Bio Limited, based in Oxford, United Kingdom, is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative cancer immunotherapies.

    Enara Bio Limited, based in Oxford, United Kingdom, is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative cancer immunotherapies.

    Founded 2016Oxford, United Kingdom$49Mlast round Oct 2024
  22. 22ConcrAstrophysics technology for precision therapy through accurate modelling of biology

    Astrophysics technology for precision therapy through accurate modelling of biology

    Founded 2018London, United Kingdom$41Mlast round Mar 2025
  23. 23ACTIMED THERAPEUTICSActimed Therapeutics is a clinical-stage specialty pharmaceutical company based in the United Kingdom, focused on developing innovative treatments for muscle-wa

    Actimed Therapeutics is a clinical-stage specialty pharmaceutical company based in the United Kingdom, focused on developing innovative treatments for muscle-wa

    Founded 2017Ascot, United Kingdom$34Mlast round Jun 2026
  24. 24Shift BioscienceShift Bioscience is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, UK, founded in 2017.

    Shift Bioscience is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, UK, founded in 2017.

    Founded 2017Cambridge, United Kingdom$34Mlast round Oct 2024
  25. 25PhoreMostPhoreMost is a new-model drug discovery company based in Cambridge, UK.

    PhoreMost is a new-model drug discovery company based in Cambridge, UK.

    Founded 2014Cambridge, United Kingdom$31Mlast round Sept 2024
  26. 26Ochre BioOchre Bio is a biotechnology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, founded in 2019.

    Ochre Bio is a biotechnology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, founded in 2019.

    Founded 2019Oxford, United Kingdom$30Mlast round Oct 2022
  27. 27LIfT BioSciencesLIfT Biosciences® a rapidly emerging biotech company bringing to market a first-in-class allogeneic innate cell therapy

    LIfT Biosciences® a rapidly emerging biotech company bringing to market a first-in-class allogeneic innate cell therapy

    Founded 2016London, United Kingdom$30Mlast round Jul 2025
  28. 28Blue Earth DiagnosticsBlue Earth Diagnostics, an indirect subsidiary of Bracco Imaging S.p.A., is a growing international molecular imaging company focused on delivering innovative,

    Blue Earth Diagnostics, an indirect subsidiary of Bracco Imaging S.p.A., is a growing international molecular imaging company focused on delivering innovative,

    Founded 2014Oxford, United Kingdom$28Mlast round Jul 2015
  29. 29BioOrbitBioOrbit is a UK-based biotechnology startup focused on space-based drug development and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

    BioOrbit is a UK-based biotechnology startup focused on space-based drug development and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

    Founded 2023London, United Kingdom$27Mlast round Oct 2026
  30. 30Sano GeneticsSano Genetics is a biotechnology and software company based in Cambridge, UK, founded in 2017.

    Sano Genetics is a biotechnology and software company based in Cambridge, UK, founded in 2017.

    Founded 2016Salisbury, United Kingdom$26Mlast round Feb 2026
  31. 31Magnus Life ScienceMagnus Life Science provides clinical and academic research services.

    Magnus Life Science provides clinical and academic research services.

    Founded 2013London, United Kingdom$25Mlast round Oct 2014
  32. 32SkinBioTherapeuticsThe SkinBioTherapeutics platform applies research discoveries made on the activities of lysates derived from probiotic bacteria.

    The SkinBioTherapeutics platform applies research discoveries made on the activities of lysates derived from probiotic bacteria.

    Founded 2015Macclesfield, United Kingdom$20Mlast round Feb 2025
  33. 33Causeway TherapeuticsCauseway Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Glasgow, Scotland.

    Causeway Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Glasgow, Scotland.

    Founded 2017Glasgow, United Kingdom$14Mlast round Jun 2025
  34. 34CytomosCytomos is a TechBio company based in Edinburgh, Scotland, founded in 2011.

    Cytomos is a TechBio company based in Edinburgh, Scotland, founded in 2011.

    Founded 2012Roslin, United Kingdom$13Mlast round Nov 2024
  35. 35ClinTec InternationalClinTec International is engaged in clinical research and provides support to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries.

    ClinTec International is engaged in clinical research and provides support to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries.

    Founded 1997Glasgow, United Kingdom$13Mlast round Aug 2010
  36. 36Axiom TherapeuticsAxiom Therapeutics is a techbio company founded on the vision of harnessing quantum-accurate physics and machine learning to design covalent medicines that maxi

    Axiom Therapeutics is a techbio company founded on the vision of harnessing quantum-accurate physics and machine learning to design covalent medicines that maxi

    Founded 2024London, United Kingdom$12Mlast round Aug 2026
  37. 37HydRegenHydRegen is a biotechnology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, focused on developing sustainable, bio-based catalysts for chemical synthesis.

    HydRegen is a biotechnology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, focused on developing sustainable, bio-based catalysts for chemical synthesis.

    Founded 2020Oxford, United Kingdom$12Mlast round Oct 2026
  38. 38ProvecaProveca is a UK-based pharmaceutical company specialising in the design & licensing of medicines for children for a variety of therapy areas.

    Proveca is a UK-based pharmaceutical company specialising in the design & licensing of medicines for children for a variety of therapy areas.

    Founded 2010Manchester, United Kingdom$10Mlast round Jul 2024
  39. 39SolasCureSolascure is a biotechnology company focused on the development of fit for purpose, efficacious wound care products.

    Solascure is a biotechnology company focused on the development of fit for purpose, efficacious wound care products.

    Founded 2017Cambridge, United Kingdom$10Mlast round Dec 2024
  40. 40Monument TherapeuticsMonument Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Macclesfield, United Kingdom, founded in 2019.

    Monument Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Macclesfield, United Kingdom, founded in 2019.

    Founded 2019Alderley Edge, United Kingdom$9.6Mlast round Jun 2026
  41. 41MAXWELLIAMaxwellia is a British consumer healthcare company founded in 2013 by pharmacist Anna Maxwell.

    Maxwellia is a British consumer healthcare company founded in 2013 by pharmacist Anna Maxwell.

    Founded 2013Alderley Edge, United Kingdom$9.6Mlast round Sept 2026
  42. 42Cantab BiopharmaceuticalsCantab Biopharmaceuticals engages in the discovery and development of innovative drugs and drug formulations.

    Cantab Biopharmaceuticals engages in the discovery and development of innovative drugs and drug formulations.

    Founded 2006United Kingdom$8.1Mlast round Jan 2010
  43. 43SMi SystemsSMi Systems is a life science technology company that specializes in molecular science.

    SMi Systems is a life science technology company that specializes in molecular science.

    Founded 2018Cambridge, United Kingdom$7.6Mlast round Jun 2023
  44. 44PharmEnable TherapeuticsPharmEnable Therapeutics is a private drug discovery biotechnology company based in Cambridge, UK, founded in 2016 as a spin-out from the University of Cambridge.

    PharmEnable Therapeutics is a private drug discovery biotechnology company based in Cambridge, UK, founded in 2016 as a spin-out from the University of Cambridge.

    Founded 2016Cambridge, United Kingdom$7.5Mlast round Dec 2023
  45. 451nhaler1nhaler Ltd is a Scottish medical device company based in Edinburgh, founded in 2017 by Don Smith and Lisa McMyn.

    1nhaler Ltd is a Scottish medical device company based in Edinburgh, founded in 2017 by Don Smith and Lisa McMyn.

    Founded 2017Edinburgh, United Kingdom$7.4Mlast round Nov 2026
  46. 46KinapseKinapse provides advisory, capability building and operational services to the life sciences industries.

    Kinapse provides advisory, capability building and operational services to the life sciences industries.

    Founded 2005Farnborough, United Kingdom$6.4Mlast round Oct 2021
  47. 47EnsiliTechEnsiliTech is a UK-based biotechnology startup focused on improving the storage and accessibility of biopharmaceuticals.

    EnsiliTech is a UK-based biotechnology startup focused on improving the storage and accessibility of biopharmaceuticals.

    Founded 2022Bristol, United Kingdom$6.1Mlast round Aug 2025
  48. 48HubRxHubRx is a newly formed company helping to transform community pharmacy

    HubRx is a newly formed company helping to transform community pharmacy

    Founded 2020United Kingdom$6.0Mlast round Mar 2023
  49. 49VerisianVerisian is a health-tech startup based in London, UK, founded in May 2023 by Henning Kuich and Tomas Sabat Stöfsel.

    Verisian is a health-tech startup based in London, UK, founded in May 2023 by Henning Kuich and Tomas Sabat Stöfsel.

    Founded 2023Waverly, United Kingdom$4.3Mlast round May 2025
  50. 50Entelo BioEntelo bio is a computational biotech company building the engine for functional cell profiling and novel target discovery.

    Entelo bio is a computational biotech company building the engine for functional cell profiling and novel target discovery.

    Founded -Oxford, United Kingdom$4.0Mlast round Apr 2026
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