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

> The 50 best-funded pharma startups in the United Kingdom, ranked by total funding raised: $4.0B combined.

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

- 1 [**CellCentric** CellCentric is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, UK.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cellcentric) CellCentric is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, UK. *Founded* 2004 Saffron Walden, United Kingdom **$525M** last round May 2026
- 2 [**OMass Therapeutics** OMass Therapeutics is a biotechnology company located in Oxford, UK, focused on discovering and developing novel small molecule medicines for rare diseases and](https://millionrounds.com/company/omass-therapeutics) OMass Therapeutics is a biotechnology company located in Oxford, UK, focused on discovering and developing novel small molecule medicines for rare diseases and *Founded* 2016 Oxford, United Kingdom **$442M** last round Oct 2026
- 3 [**Autolus** Autolus is a biopharmaceutical company focused on T-cell programming and manufacturing technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/autolus) Autolus is a biopharmaceutical company focused on T-cell programming and manufacturing technology. *Founded* - London, United Kingdom **$350M** last round Feb 2024
- 4 [**New Path Molecular Research** NPM is all about bringing the best and most innovative chemistry to their product discovery projects and collaborations.](https://millionrounds.com/company/new-path-molecular-research) NPM is all about bringing the best and most innovative chemistry to their product discovery projects and collaborations. *Founded* 2015 United Kingdom **$346M** last round Aug 2025
- 5 [**Evonetix** Evonetix is a provider of a desktop platform designed to synthesize DNA at unprecedented accuracy and scale.](https://millionrounds.com/company/evonetix) Evonetix is a provider of a desktop platform designed to synthesize DNA at unprecedented accuracy and scale. *Founded* 2015 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$276M** last round Jan 2025
- 6 [**Draig Therapeutics** Draig Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Cardiff, Wales, focused on developing innovative neuropsychiatric therapies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/draig-therapeutics) Draig Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Cardiff, Wales, focused on developing innovative neuropsychiatric therapies. *Founded* 2021 Cardiff, United Kingdom **$216M** last round Jul 2026
- 7 [**Resolution Therapeutics** Resolution Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company developing macrophage cell therapy to treat chronic diseases.](https://millionrounds.com/company/resolution-therapeutics) Resolution Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company developing macrophage cell therapy to treat chronic diseases. *Founded* 2017 London, United Kingdom **$159M** last round May 2026
- 8 [**Artios Pharma** Artios Pharma is a independent DNA Damage Response company with a strong pipeline of novel cancer therapies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/artios-pharma) Artios Pharma is a independent DNA Damage Response company with a strong pipeline of novel cancer therapies. *Founded* 2016 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$148M** last round Nov 2025
- 9 [**Freeline** Freeline Therapeutics specializes in CMC process development, analytics and AAV technologies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/freeline) Freeline Therapeutics specializes in CMC process development, analytics and AAV technologies. *Founded* 2015 Stevenage, United Kingdom **$142M** last round Mar 2022
- 10 [**Pplus Skin Care** Innovative and disruptive skin-care products based on biotech.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pplus-skin-care) Innovative and disruptive skin-care products based on biotech. *Founded* 2014 United Kingdom **$133M** last round Sept 2026
- 11 [**Archimedes Pharma** Archimedes Pharma is a specialty pharmaceutical company developing therapeutics for the treatment of chronic and debilitating illnesses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/archimedes-pharma) Archimedes Pharma is a specialty pharmaceutical company developing therapeutics for the treatment of chronic and debilitating illnesses. *Founded* 2004 Reading, United Kingdom **$99M** last round Apr 2010
- 12 [**Genomics** Genomics Ltd, founded in 2014 in Oxford, UK, is a global techbio and precision medicine company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/genomics) Genomics Ltd, founded in 2014 in Oxford, UK, is a global techbio and precision medicine company. *Founded* 2014 Oxford, United Kingdom **$93M** last round Jan 2024
- 13 [**Mereo Biopharma** Mereo is a new UK-based speciality biopharmaceutical company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mereo-biopharma) Mereo is a new UK-based speciality biopharmaceutical company. *Founded* 2015 London, United Kingdom **$92M** last round Feb 2025
- 14 [**NRG Therapeutics** NRG Therapeutics Ltd is a private biotechnology company focused on drug discovery for neurodegenerative disorders.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nrg-therapeutics) NRG Therapeutics Ltd is a private biotechnology company focused on drug discovery for neurodegenerative disorders. *Founded* 2018 Stevenage, United Kingdom **$79M** last round Sept 2025
- 15 [**Constructive Bio** Constructive Bio is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, UK, founded in 2021 as a spin-out from Professor Jason Chin’s laboratory.](https://millionrounds.com/company/constructive-bio) Constructive Bio is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, UK, founded in 2021 as a spin-out from Professor Jason Chin’s laboratory. *Founded* 2021 Whittlesford, United Kingdom **$73M** last round Apr 2025
- 16 [**Abzena** Abzena is a biotechnology company that offers biologic and ADC products from concept to clinic.](https://millionrounds.com/company/abzena) Abzena is a biotechnology company that offers biologic and ADC products from concept to clinic. *Founded* 2001 San Diego, United Kingdom **$65M** last round Nov 2015
- 17 [**Duke Street Bio** Duke Street Bio is a biotechnology research company based in London, England, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/duke-street-bio) Duke Street Bio is a biotechnology research company based in London, England, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 London, United Kingdom **$55M** last round Apr 2026
- 18 [**Canton Strategic Holdings** Canton Strategic Holdings drives institutional blockchain adoption via the Canton Network, digital assets, and market digitization.](https://millionrounds.com/company/canton-strategic-holdings) Canton Strategic Holdings drives institutional blockchain adoption via the Canton Network, digital assets, and market digitization. *Founded* - Chester, United Kingdom **$55M** last round Jan 2026
- 19 [**EUSA Pharma** EUSA Pharma is a pharmaceutical company developing and licensing late-stage oncology, pain control, and critical care products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/eusa-pharma) EUSA Pharma is a pharmaceutical company developing and licensing late-stage oncology, pain control, and critical care products. *Founded* 2006 Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom **$54M** last round Jun 2007
- 20 [**ViaNautis** ViaNautis, founded in 2018 as a spin-off from University College London, is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vianautis) ViaNautis, founded in 2018 as a spin-off from University College London, is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom. *Founded* 2018 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$52M** last round Sept 2026
- 21 [**Enara Bio** Enara Bio Limited, based in Oxford, United Kingdom, is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative cancer immunotherapies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/enara-bio) Enara Bio Limited, based in Oxford, United Kingdom, is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative cancer immunotherapies. *Founded* 2016 Oxford, United Kingdom **$49M** last round Oct 2024
- 22 [**Concr** Astrophysics technology for precision therapy through accurate modelling of biology](https://millionrounds.com/company/concr) Astrophysics technology for precision therapy through accurate modelling of biology *Founded* 2018 London, United Kingdom **$41M** last round Mar 2025
- 23 [**ACTIMED THERAPEUTICS** Actimed Therapeutics is a clinical-stage specialty pharmaceutical company based in the United Kingdom, focused on developing innovative treatments for muscle-wa](https://millionrounds.com/company/actimed-therapeutics) Actimed Therapeutics is a clinical-stage specialty pharmaceutical company based in the United Kingdom, focused on developing innovative treatments for muscle-wa *Founded* 2017 Ascot, United Kingdom **$34M** last round Jun 2026
- 24 [**Shift Bioscience** Shift Bioscience is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, UK, founded in 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/shift-bioscience) Shift Bioscience is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, UK, founded in 2017. *Founded* 2017 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$34M** last round Oct 2024
- 25 [**PhoreMost** PhoreMost is a new-model drug discovery company based in Cambridge, UK.](https://millionrounds.com/company/phoremost) PhoreMost is a new-model drug discovery company based in Cambridge, UK. *Founded* 2014 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$31M** last round Sept 2024
- 26 [**Ochre Bio** Ochre Bio is a biotechnology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, founded in 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ochre-bio) Ochre Bio is a biotechnology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, founded in 2019. *Founded* 2019 Oxford, United Kingdom **$30M** last round Oct 2022
- 27 [**LIfT BioSciences** LIfT Biosciences® a rapidly emerging biotech company bringing to market a first-in-class allogeneic innate cell therapy](https://millionrounds.com/company/lift-biosciences) LIfT Biosciences® a rapidly emerging biotech company bringing to market a first-in-class allogeneic innate cell therapy *Founded* 2016 London, United Kingdom **$30M** last round Jul 2025
- 28 [**Blue Earth Diagnostics** Blue Earth Diagnostics, an indirect subsidiary of Bracco Imaging S.p.A., is a growing international molecular imaging company focused on delivering innovative,](https://millionrounds.com/company/blue-earth-diagnostics) Blue Earth Diagnostics, an indirect subsidiary of Bracco Imaging S.p.A., is a growing international molecular imaging company focused on delivering innovative, *Founded* 2014 Oxford, United Kingdom **$28M** last round Jul 2015
- 29 [**BioOrbit** BioOrbit is a UK-based biotechnology startup focused on space-based drug development and pharmaceutical manufacturing.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bioorbit) BioOrbit is a UK-based biotechnology startup focused on space-based drug development and pharmaceutical manufacturing. *Founded* 2023 London, United Kingdom **$27M** last round Oct 2026
- 30 [**Sano Genetics** Sano Genetics is a biotechnology and software company based in Cambridge, UK, founded in 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sano-genetics) Sano Genetics is a biotechnology and software company based in Cambridge, UK, founded in 2017. *Founded* 2016 Salisbury, United Kingdom **$26M** last round Feb 2026
- 31 [**Magnus Life Science** Magnus Life Science provides clinical and academic research services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/magnus-life-science) Magnus Life Science provides clinical and academic research services. *Founded* 2013 London, United Kingdom **$25M** last round Oct 2014
- 32 [**SkinBioTherapeutics** The SkinBioTherapeutics platform applies research discoveries made on the activities of lysates derived from probiotic bacteria.](https://millionrounds.com/company/skinbiotherapeutics) The SkinBioTherapeutics platform applies research discoveries made on the activities of lysates derived from probiotic bacteria. *Founded* 2015 Macclesfield, United Kingdom **$20M** last round Feb 2025
- 33 [**Causeway Therapeutics** Causeway Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Glasgow, Scotland.](https://millionrounds.com/company/causeway-therapeutics) Causeway Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Glasgow, Scotland. *Founded* 2017 Glasgow, United Kingdom **$14M** last round Jun 2025
- 34 [**Cytomos** Cytomos is a TechBio company based in Edinburgh, Scotland, founded in 2011.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cytomos) Cytomos is a TechBio company based in Edinburgh, Scotland, founded in 2011. *Founded* 2012 Roslin, United Kingdom **$13M** last round Nov 2024
- 35 [**ClinTec International** ClinTec International is engaged in clinical research and provides support to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries.](https://millionrounds.com/company/clintec-international) ClinTec International is engaged in clinical research and provides support to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries. *Founded* 1997 Glasgow, United Kingdom **$13M** last round Aug 2010
- 36 [**Axiom Therapeutics** Axiom Therapeutics is a techbio company founded on the vision of harnessing quantum-accurate physics and machine learning to design covalent medicines that maxi](https://millionrounds.com/company/axiom-therapeutics) 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* 2024 London, United Kingdom **$12M** last round Aug 2026
- 37 [**HydRegen** HydRegen is a biotechnology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, focused on developing sustainable, bio-based catalysts for chemical synthesis.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hydregen) HydRegen is a biotechnology company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, focused on developing sustainable, bio-based catalysts for chemical synthesis. *Founded* 2020 Oxford, United Kingdom **$12M** last round Oct 2026
- 38 [**Proveca** Proveca is a UK-based pharmaceutical company specialising in the design & licensing of medicines for children for a variety of therapy areas.](https://millionrounds.com/company/proveca) Proveca is a UK-based pharmaceutical company specialising in the design & licensing of medicines for children for a variety of therapy areas. *Founded* 2010 Manchester, United Kingdom **$10M** last round Jul 2024
- 39 [**SolasCure** Solascure is a biotechnology company focused on the development of fit for purpose, efficacious wound care products.](https://millionrounds.com/company/solascure) Solascure is a biotechnology company focused on the development of fit for purpose, efficacious wound care products. *Founded* 2017 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$10M** last round Dec 2024
- 40 [**Monument Therapeutics** Monument Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Macclesfield, United Kingdom, founded in 2019.](https://millionrounds.com/company/monument-therapeutics) Monument Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company based in Macclesfield, United Kingdom, founded in 2019. *Founded* 2019 Alderley Edge, United Kingdom **$9.6M** last round Jun 2026
- 41 [**MAXWELLIA** Maxwellia is a British consumer healthcare company founded in 2013 by pharmacist Anna Maxwell.](https://millionrounds.com/company/maxwellia) Maxwellia is a British consumer healthcare company founded in 2013 by pharmacist Anna Maxwell. *Founded* 2013 Alderley Edge, United Kingdom **$9.6M** last round Sept 2026
- 42 [**Cantab Biopharmaceuticals** Cantab Biopharmaceuticals engages in the discovery and development of innovative drugs and drug formulations.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cantab-biopharmaceuticals) Cantab Biopharmaceuticals engages in the discovery and development of innovative drugs and drug formulations. *Founded* 2006 United Kingdom **$8.1M** last round Jan 2010
- 43 [**SMi Systems** SMi Systems is a life science technology company that specializes in molecular science.](https://millionrounds.com/company/smi-systems) SMi Systems is a life science technology company that specializes in molecular science. *Founded* 2018 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$7.6M** last round Jun 2023
- 44 [**PharmEnable Therapeutics** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pharmenable-therapeutics) 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* 2016 Cambridge, United Kingdom **$7.5M** last round Dec 2023
- 45 [**1nhaler** 1nhaler Ltd is a Scottish medical device company based in Edinburgh, founded in 2017 by Don Smith and Lisa McMyn.](https://millionrounds.com/company/1nhaler) 1nhaler Ltd is a Scottish medical device company based in Edinburgh, founded in 2017 by Don Smith and Lisa McMyn. *Founded* 2017 Edinburgh, United Kingdom **$7.4M** last round Nov 2026
- 46 [**Kinapse** Kinapse provides advisory, capability building and operational services to the life sciences industries.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kinapse) Kinapse provides advisory, capability building and operational services to the life sciences industries. *Founded* 2005 Farnborough, United Kingdom **$6.4M** last round Oct 2021
- 47 [**EnsiliTech** EnsiliTech is a UK-based biotechnology startup focused on improving the storage and accessibility of biopharmaceuticals.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ensilitech) EnsiliTech is a UK-based biotechnology startup focused on improving the storage and accessibility of biopharmaceuticals. *Founded* 2022 Bristol, United Kingdom **$6.1M** last round Aug 2025
- 48 [**HubRx** HubRx is a newly formed company helping to transform community pharmacy](https://millionrounds.com/company/hubrx) HubRx is a newly formed company helping to transform community pharmacy *Founded* 2020 United Kingdom **$6.0M** last round Mar 2023
- 49 [**Verisian** Verisian is a health-tech startup based in London, UK, founded in May 2023 by Henning Kuich and Tomas Sabat Stöfsel.](https://millionrounds.com/company/verisian) Verisian is a health-tech startup based in London, UK, founded in May 2023 by Henning Kuich and Tomas Sabat Stöfsel. *Founded* 2023 Waverly, United Kingdom **$4.3M** last round May 2025
- 50 [**Entelo Bio** Entelo bio is a computational biotech company building the engine for functional cell profiling and novel target discovery.](https://millionrounds.com/company/entelo-bio) Entelo bio is a computational biotech company building the engine for functional cell profiling and novel target discovery. *Founded* - Oxford, United Kingdom **$4.0M** last round Apr 2026

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**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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