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Semiconductors startups in the United Kingdom
37 semiconductors startups in the United Kingdom have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 37 that have raised the most, $4.7B between them, with Cambridge 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
CuspAICuspAI is an innovative artificial intelligence company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, with additional teams in Amsterdam and Berlin.CuspAI is an innovative artificial intelligence company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, with additional teams in Amsterdam and Berlin.
Founded 2024Cambridge, United Kingdom$950Mlast round Jul 2026 - 3
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 - 4
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 - 5
Lime MicrosystemsLime Microsystems is a UK-based fabless semiconductor company founded in 2005, specializing in field-programmable RF transceivers and software-defined radio silLime Microsystems is a UK-based fabless semiconductor company founded in 2005, specializing in field-programmable RF transceivers and software-defined radio sil
Founded 2005Guildford, United Kingdom$234Mlast round Jun 2023 - 6
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 - 7
Salience LabsSalience Labs is a deep-tech semiconductor company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, specializing in all-optical silicon photonic solutions.Salience Labs is a deep-tech semiconductor company based in Oxford, United Kingdom, specializing in all-optical silicon photonic solutions.
Founded 2020Oxford, United Kingdom$169Mlast round Oct 2026 - 8
POLYN TechnologyPOLYN Technology is a fabless semiconductor startup founded in 2019, specializing in Neuromorphic Analog Signal Processing (NASP) technology and Tiny AI chips.POLYN Technology is a fabless semiconductor startup founded in 2019, specializing in Neuromorphic Analog Signal Processing (NASP) technology and Tiny AI chips.
Founded 2019Bristol, United Kingdom$159Mlast round May 2022 - 9
picoChippicoChip offers signal processing products for wireless telecommunications systems.picoChip offers signal processing products for wireless telecommunications systems.
Founded 2000Bath, United Kingdom$121Mlast round Nov 2010 - 10
Space ForgeSpace Forge make super materials in space that cannot be made on earth.Space Forge make super materials in space that cannot be made on earth.
Founded 2018Cardiff, United Kingdom$74Mlast round Jun 2026 - 11
InfinitesimaInfinitesima is a UK-based company founded in 2001, specializing in advanced atomic-scale 3D metrology solutions for the semiconductor industry.Infinitesima is a UK-based company founded in 2001, specializing in advanced atomic-scale 3D metrology solutions for the semiconductor industry.
Founded 2001Abingdon, United Kingdom$59Mlast round Jul 2026 - 12Your EnergyYour Energy is a UK based company specialising in onshore wind development.
Your Energy is a UK based company specialising in onshore wind development.
Founded 2001Richmond, United Kingdom$53Mlast round Jul 2008 - 13
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 - 14
AccelerCommAccelerComm Ltd is a semiconductor intellectual property (IP) company focused on advanced physical layer solutions for telecommunications, particularly in 5G RaAccelerComm Ltd is a semiconductor intellectual property (IP) company focused on advanced physical layer solutions for telecommunications, particularly in 5G Ra
Founded 2016Southampton, United Kingdom$42Mlast round May 2025 - 15
Agile AnalogAgile Analog is a semiconductor IP company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, with additional offices in San Jose, USA, and Shanghai, China.Agile Analog is a semiconductor IP company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, with additional offices in San Jose, USA, and Shanghai, China.
Founded 2017Cambridge, United Kingdom$36Mlast round Sept 2025 - 16
DukosiDukosi is bringing new technology to market drawing on its extensive experience in battery systemsDukosi is bringing new technology to market drawing on its extensive experience in battery systems
Founded 2003Edinburgh, United Kingdom$35Mlast round Feb 2026 - 17
Forefront RFForefront RF is a fabless semiconductor company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, founded in 2020 by Dr.Forefront RF is a fabless semiconductor company based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, founded in 2020 by Dr.
Founded 2020Cambridge, United Kingdom$33Mlast round Nov 2024 - 18
TeraViewTeraView develops terahertz instruments which can generate, detect and manipulate radiation to characterize a wide range of materials.TeraView develops terahertz instruments which can generate, detect and manipulate radiation to characterize a wide range of materials.
Founded 2001Cambridge, United Kingdom$26Mlast round Dec 2024 - 19
MintNeuroWe are pioneering the use of semiconductor technology for next-generation neural implants.We are pioneering the use of semiconductor technology for next-generation neural implants.
Founded 2022London, United Kingdom$26Mlast round Oct 2026 - 20
LimejumpLimejump is a Technology-Driven Utility: harnessing the power of big data to positively disrupt and transform today’s energy market.Limejump is a Technology-Driven Utility: harnessing the power of big data to positively disrupt and transform today’s energy market.
Founded 2013London, United Kingdom$21Mlast round Oct 2021 - 21
ElonicsElonics is a global leader in RF technology.Elonics is a global leader in RF technology.
Founded 2003Livingston, United Kingdom$14Mlast round Sept 2010 - 22
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 - 23
Literal LabsLiteral Labs is an innovative artificial intelligence company based in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, founded in 2023 as a spinout from Newcastle University.Literal Labs is an innovative artificial intelligence company based in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, founded in 2023 as a spinout from Newcastle University.
Founded 2023Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom$11Mlast round Jun 2025 - 24
Cambridge EnergyCambridge Energy is a pioneering circular solar technology manufacturer that specializes in designing and producing prefabricated, movable, and reusable solar tCambridge Energy is a pioneering circular solar technology manufacturer that specializes in designing and producing prefabricated, movable, and reusable solar t
Founded 2015Cambridge, United Kingdom$9.9Mlast round May 2021 - 25
StorelectricStorelectric is a UK-based company founded in 2013, specializing in large-scale, long-duration green energy storage solutions.Storelectric is a UK-based company founded in 2013, specializing in large-scale, long-duration green energy storage solutions.
Founded 2013Manchester, United Kingdom$7.7Mlast round Mar 2025 - 26UltraSoC TechnologiesUltraSoC Technologies provides SoC infrastructure to enable rapid development of embedded systems.
UltraSoC Technologies provides SoC infrastructure to enable rapid development of embedded systems.
Founded 2006Cambridge, United Kingdom$6.0Mlast round Jun 2013 - 27
Navetas Energy ManagementNavetas Energy Management delivers energy conservation for industrial, commercial, and residential sectors.Navetas Energy Management delivers energy conservation for industrial, commercial, and residential sectors.
Founded 2008Woodbridge, United Kingdom$5.8Mlast round Jun 2010 - 28
Barton Blakeley TechnologiesBarton Blakeley Technologies is a UK-based applied sciences and clean-technology company founded in 2016 and located in Harpenden, Hertfordshire.Barton Blakeley Technologies is a UK-based applied sciences and clean-technology company founded in 2016 and located in Harpenden, Hertfordshire.
Founded 2016Harpenden, United Kingdom$5.2Mlast round Feb 2026 - 29
Kubos SemiconductorsKubos Semiconductors is a UK-based company founded in 2017, located in Cambridge.Kubos Semiconductors is a UK-based company founded in 2017, located in Cambridge.
Founded 2017Cambridge, United Kingdom$4.7Mlast round Aug 2026 - 30
VyperCoreVyperCore is a UK-based fabless semiconductor startup founded in 2022 by Ed Nutting and Russell Haggar.VyperCore is a UK-based fabless semiconductor startup founded in 2022 by Ed Nutting and Russell Haggar.
Founded 2022Cambridge, United Kingdom$3.8Mlast round Sept 2023 - 31
MesuroMesuro works with companies in the RF communications field to address significant technical challenges through fundamental research.Mesuro works with companies in the RF communications field to address significant technical challenges through fundamental research.
Founded 2008United Kingdom$3.3Mlast round Jun 2012 - 32
The Oxford Foundry, University of OxfordThe Oxfound Foundry hosts programms and events in partnership with Entrepreneurship Centre, Saïd Business School.The Oxfound Foundry hosts programms and events in partnership with Entrepreneurship Centre, Saïd Business School.
Founded 2017United Kingdom$2.2Mlast round Nov 2019 - 33
Vector PhotonicsVector Photonics is a semiconductor laser company based in Glasgow, specializing in photonic crystal surface-emitting lasers (PCSELs).Vector Photonics is a semiconductor laser company based in Glasgow, specializing in photonic crystal surface-emitting lasers (PCSELs).
Founded 2012Glasgow, United Kingdom$2.1Mlast round Jun 2024 - 34
SURECOREsureCore is a U.K.-based IP company on the development of power efficient physical IP for next generation silicon processes.sureCore is a U.K.-based IP company on the development of power efficient physical IP for next generation silicon processes.
Founded 2011Sheffield, United Kingdom$1.6Mlast round Dec 2014 - 35
WattstorWattstor specialises in managing assets on business sites and within local energy communities.Wattstor specialises in managing assets on business sites and within local energy communities.
Founded 2013London, United Kingdom$1.2Mlast round Jan 2023 - 36
AteedaSince inception in 2006, ATEEDA has been pushing boundaries in chip testing technology, amassing multiple IP Patents and over a decade's experience.Since inception in 2006, ATEEDA has been pushing boundaries in chip testing technology, amassing multiple IP Patents and over a decade's experience.
Founded 2006Edinburgh, United Kingdom$751Klast round Jun 2010 - 37
Tyneside LasersTyneside Lasers is a laser profiling supplier that provides laser and waterjet cutting services.Tyneside Lasers is a laser profiling supplier that provides laser and waterjet cutting services.
Founded 2019United Kingdom$412Klast round Jan 2021
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