# Top 50 Startups in Bristol by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded startups in Bristol, ranked by total funding raised: $3.3B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

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

- 1 [**Vertical Aerospace** Vertical Aerospace provides aircraft wheel and brake component repair, overhaul, parts sales/exchange, and inventory management services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vertical-aerospace) Vertical Aerospace provides aircraft wheel and brake component repair, overhaul, parts sales/exchange, and inventory management services. *Founded* 2016 Bristol, United Kingdom **$850M** last round Mar 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 [**Tritax Big Box** Tritax Big Box is the only real estate investment company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tritax-big-box) Tritax Big Box is the only real estate investment company. *Founded* - Bristol, United Kingdom **$745M** last round Jun 2025
- 4 [**POLYN Technology** POLYN Technology is a fabless semiconductor startup founded in 2019, specializing in Neuromorphic Analog Signal Processing (NASP) technology and Tiny AI chips.](https://millionrounds.com/company/polyn-technology) POLYN Technology is a fabless semiconductor startup founded in 2019, specializing in Neuromorphic Analog Signal Processing (NASP) technology and Tiny AI chips. *Founded* 2019 Bristol, United Kingdom **$159M** last round May 2022
- 5 [**XMOS** XMOS is a UK-based fabless semiconductor company founded in 2005 and headquartered in Bristol.](https://millionrounds.com/company/xmos) XMOS is a UK-based fabless semiconductor company founded in 2005 and headquartered in Bristol. *Founded* 2005 Bristol, United Kingdom **$107M** last round Sept 2019
- 6 [**Immersive Labs** Immersive Labs develops a platform that measures and improves cybersecurity skills across businesses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/immersive-labs) Immersive Labs develops a platform that measures and improves cybersecurity skills across businesses. *Founded* 2017 Bristol, United Kingdom **$104M** last round Jun 2025
- 7 [**Ultraleap** Ultraleap is working to create the most remarkable connection between people and technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ultraleap) Ultraleap is working to create the most remarkable connection between people and technology. *Founded* 2013 Bristol, United Kingdom **$81M** last round Nov 2021
- 8 [**Fellten** Fellten is a UK-engineered company that specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing battery electronic systems and electric vehicle (EV) conversion kits.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fellten) Fellten is a UK-engineered company that specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing battery electronic systems and electric vehicle (EV) conversion kits. *Founded* 2018 Bristol, United Kingdom **$35M** last round Jun 2021
- 9 [**Rowden Technologies** Rowden Technologies is an independent digital systems integrator that solves complex government problems with advanced solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rowden-technologies) Rowden Technologies is an independent digital systems integrator that solves complex government problems with advanced solutions. *Founded* 2017 Bristol, United Kingdom **$34M** last round May 2026
- 10 [**Simba Sleep** Simba Sleep is an e-commerce company that offers a variety of mattresses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/simba-sleep) Simba Sleep is an e-commerce company that offers a variety of mattresses. *Founded* 2015 Bristol, United Kingdom **$32M** last round May 2025
- 11 [**Narwhal Labs** Narwhal Labs.](https://millionrounds.com/company/narwhal-labs) Narwhal Labs. *Founded* 2021 Bristol, United Kingdom **$27M** last round Apr 2026
- 12 [**Anaphite** Anaphite is a technology company based in Bristol, specializing in solvent-free, dry coating precursor (DCP®) powders for lithium-ion battery manufacturing.](https://millionrounds.com/company/anaphite) Anaphite is a technology company based in Bristol, specializing in solvent-free, dry coating precursor (DCP®) powders for lithium-ion battery manufacturing. *Founded* 2018 Bristol, United Kingdom **$24M** last round Apr 2026
- 13 [**Rovco** Rovco provides an autonomous underwater vehicle and remotely operated underwater vehicle technologies and support services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rovco) Rovco provides an autonomous underwater vehicle and remotely operated underwater vehicle technologies and support services. *Founded* 2016 Bristol, United Kingdom **$20M** last round Mar 2022
- 14 [**Vaarst** Vaarst develops robotic analytic solutions for marine applications.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vaarst) Vaarst develops robotic analytic solutions for marine applications. *Founded* 2015 Bristol, United Kingdom **$20M** last round Apr 2022
- 15 [**Carbometrics** Carbometrics Ltd.](https://millionrounds.com/company/carbometrics) Carbometrics Ltd. *Founded* 2018 Bristol, United Kingdom **$14M** last round Sept 2026
- 16 [**TravelLocal** TravelLocal® is a travel marketplace and online travel agency based in the UK, founded in 2012 by Tom Stapleton and Huw Owen.](https://millionrounds.com/company/travellocal) TravelLocal® is a travel marketplace and online travel agency based in the UK, founded in 2012 by Tom Stapleton and Huw Owen. *Founded* 2012 Bristol, United Kingdom **$13M** last round Aug 2025
- 17 [**Zero Point Motion** Zero Point Motion is a deep-tech startup based in Bristol, UK, founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/zero-point-motion) Zero Point Motion is a deep-tech startup based in Bristol, UK, founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 Bristol, United Kingdom **$13M** last round Mar 2025
- 18 [**Aura Power** Aura Power is a leading global developer of renewable energy projects.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aura-power) Aura Power is a leading global developer of renewable energy projects. *Founded* - Bristol, United Kingdom **$13M** last round May 2024
- 19 [**Open Bionics** Open Bionics is a robotics company creating affordable 3D-printed bionic hands for amputees, researchers and makers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/open-bionics) Open Bionics is a robotics company creating affordable 3D-printed bionic hands for amputees, researchers and makers. *Founded* 2014 Bristol, United Kingdom **$12M** last round Jul 2025
- 20 [**Wake The Tiger** Wake The Tiger Ltd is an innovative immersive art experience based in Bristol, United Kingdom.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wake-the-tiger) Wake The Tiger Ltd is an innovative immersive art experience based in Bristol, United Kingdom. *Founded* 2021 Bristol, United Kingdom **$12M** last round Aug 2026
- 21 [**Archus** Archus is a business consulting company that specializes in healthcare infrastructure.](https://millionrounds.com/company/archus) Archus is a business consulting company that specializes in healthcare infrastructure. *Founded* 2017 Bristol, United Kingdom **$12M** last round Jun 2023
- 22 [**KETS Quantum Security** KETS Quantum Security is a UK-based start-up founded in 2016, specializing in chip-based quantum security solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kets-quantum-security) KETS Quantum Security is a UK-based start-up founded in 2016, specializing in chip-based quantum security solutions. *Founded* 2016 Bristol, United Kingdom **$11M** last round Nov 2024
- 23 [**Neuronostics** Neuronostics is a medical technology startup based in Bristol, UK, focused on improving epilepsy care through advanced digital analysis of EEG data.](https://millionrounds.com/company/neuronostics) Neuronostics is a medical technology startup based in Bristol, UK, focused on improving epilepsy care through advanced digital analysis of EEG data. *Founded* 2018 Bristol, United Kingdom **$11M** last round Jun 2026
- 24 [**WASE** WASE is a UK-based climate technology and environmental services company located in Bristol.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wase) WASE is a UK-based climate technology and environmental services company located in Bristol. *Founded* 2017 Bristol, United Kingdom **$9.4M** last round Mar 2024
- 25 [**Emm** Emm is a UK-based femtech company founded in 2020, focused on advancing menstrual health through innovative technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/emm) Emm is a UK-based femtech company founded in 2020, focused on advancing menstrual health through innovative technology. *Founded* 2013 Bristol, United Kingdom **$9.0M** last round Nov 2025
- 26 [**LettUs Grow** LettUs Grow is a Bristol-based company specializing in indoor farming technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lettus-grow) LettUs Grow is a Bristol-based company specializing in indoor farming technology. *Founded* 2015 Bristol, United Kingdom **$8.4M** last round Aug 2024
- 27 [**Mykor** Mykor is a UK-based biotechnology and advanced materials company founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mykor) Mykor is a UK-based biotechnology and advanced materials company founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Bristol, United Kingdom **$8.4M** last round May 2026
- 28 [**Configured Things** The platform for cross domain systems automation](https://millionrounds.com/company/configured-things) The platform for cross domain systems automation *Founded* 2018 Bristol, United Kingdom **$7.4M** last round May 2023
- 29 [**Heidi** Heidi is a UK-based ski holiday company that specializes in ski holiday planning and booking.](https://millionrounds.com/company/heidi) Heidi is a UK-based ski holiday company that specializes in ski holiday planning and booking. *Founded* 2018 Bristol, United Kingdom **$7.1M** last round Jun 2024
- 30 [**OnSecurity** OnSecurity is a CREST-accredited penetration testing vendor based in Bristol, United Kingdom.](https://millionrounds.com/company/onsecurity) OnSecurity is a CREST-accredited penetration testing vendor based in Bristol, United Kingdom. *Founded* 2018 Bristol, United Kingdom **$7.0M** last round Jun 2024
- 31 [**Automated Architecture** Automated Architecture provides the technological infrastructure for a distributed robotic micro-factory network producing sustainable.](https://millionrounds.com/company/automated-architecture) Automated Architecture provides the technological infrastructure for a distributed robotic micro-factory network producing sustainable. *Founded* - Bristol, United Kingdom **$6.9M** last round Jun 2025
- 32 [**Deazy** Deazy is a UK-based curated marketplace and tech build platform founded in 2016.](https://millionrounds.com/company/deazy) Deazy is a UK-based curated marketplace and tech build platform founded in 2016. *Founded* 2016 Bristol, United Kingdom **$6.7M** last round Jan 2022
- 33 [**Neighbourly** Neighbourly is a community investment and engagement platform that enables businesses to support local vetted causes by donating volunteer time, money, surplus](https://millionrounds.com/company/neighbourly) Neighbourly is a community investment and engagement platform that enables businesses to support local vetted causes by donating volunteer time, money, surplus *Founded* 2013 Bristol, United Kingdom **$6.4M** last round Jul 2024
- 34 [**Firefly Green Fuels** Firefly Green Fuels is a British developer focused on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).](https://millionrounds.com/company/firefly-green-fuels) Firefly Green Fuels is a British developer focused on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). *Founded* 2022 Bristol, United Kingdom **$6.2M** last round Nov 2023
- 35 [**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
- 36 [**Cogsy** Cogsy is a London-based operational intelligence and supply chain management platform tailored for small and medium-sized direct-to-consumer e-commerce merchants.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cogsy) Cogsy is a London-based operational intelligence and supply chain management platform tailored for small and medium-sized direct-to-consumer e-commerce merchants. *Founded* 2020 Bristol, United Kingdom **$6.0M** last round Dec 2021
- 37 [**Reach Industries** Reach Industries focuses on developing cutting-edge products for companies.](https://millionrounds.com/company/reach-industries) Reach Industries focuses on developing cutting-edge products for companies. *Founded* 2020 Bristol, United Kingdom **$5.5M** last round Jun 2023
- 38 [**Kelpi** Kelpi is a UK-based sustainable materials innovation company founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kelpi) Kelpi is a UK-based sustainable materials innovation company founded in 2020. *Founded* 2020 Bristol, United Kingdom **$5.5M** last round Feb 2026
- 39 [**3radical** 3radical is a global provider of consumer data acquisition and audience engagement solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/3radical) 3radical is a global provider of consumer data acquisition and audience engagement solutions. *Founded* 2012 Bristol, United Kingdom **$4.9M** last round Jul 2023
- 40 [**TrueStart Coffee** TrueStart Coffee is a family-run British coffee brand based in Bristol, founded in 2015 by Helena and Simon Hills.](https://millionrounds.com/company/truestart-coffee) TrueStart Coffee is a family-run British coffee brand based in Bristol, founded in 2015 by Helena and Simon Hills. *Founded* 2015 Bristol, United Kingdom **$4.6M** last round Dec 2025
- 41 [**Condense Reality** Condense Reality develops a digital platform that offers volumetric video streaming and capturing solutions to broadcasters and content creators.](https://millionrounds.com/company/condense-reality) Condense Reality develops a digital platform that offers volumetric video streaming and capturing solutions to broadcasters and content creators. *Founded* 2019 Bristol, United Kingdom **$4.5M** last round Dec 2021
- 42 [**Bud Systems** Bud Systems Limited is a British technology company based in Bristol, specializing in software platforms for apprenticeships and vocational training.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bud-systems) Bud Systems Limited is a British technology company based in Bristol, specializing in software platforms for apprenticeships and vocational training. *Founded* 2016 Bristol, United Kingdom **$4.2M** last round May 2024
- 43 [**Argonaute RNA** Argonaute RNA company research projects build on existing intellectual property.](https://millionrounds.com/company/argonaute-rna) Argonaute RNA company research projects build on existing intellectual property. *Founded* 2015 Bristol, United Kingdom **$4.1M** last round Sept 2026
- 44 [**Good Sixty** Good Sixty is an online marketplace delivering high-quality groceries from the best independent shops, producers, and artisans.](https://millionrounds.com/company/good-sixty) Good Sixty is an online marketplace delivering high-quality groceries from the best independent shops, producers, and artisans. *Founded* 2016 Bristol, United Kingdom **$4.0M** last round May 2022
- 45 [**Nusku** Nusku makes home heating system using heat pump technology.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nusku) Nusku makes home heating system using heat pump technology. *Founded* 2022 Bristol, United Kingdom **$3.7M** last round Oct 2026
- 46 [**Glaia** Glaia is a Bristol-based agri-science company founded in 2019 that specializes in developing nanotechnology-enhanced biostimulants.](https://millionrounds.com/company/glaia) Glaia is a Bristol-based agri-science company founded in 2019 that specializes in developing nanotechnology-enhanced biostimulants. *Founded* 2019 Bristol, United Kingdom **$3.1M** last round Jun 2025
- 47 [**FanHub** FanHub is a UK-based mobile app and digital engagement platform that creates a fan-powered economy for sports fans, particularly football supporters.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fanhub) FanHub is a UK-based mobile app and digital engagement platform that creates a fan-powered economy for sports fans, particularly football supporters. *Founded* 2018 Bristol, United Kingdom **$3.0M** last round Oct 2025
- 48 [**Siloton** Siloton specialises in miniaturised optical technology for medical imaging, using quantum photonic chips and OCT to detect and monitor major diseases like macul](https://millionrounds.com/company/siloton) Siloton specialises in miniaturised optical technology for medical imaging, using quantum photonic chips and OCT to detect and monitor major diseases like macul *Founded* 2020 Bristol, United Kingdom **$2.7M** last round Feb 2026
- 49 [**SaltyCo** SaltyCo is a material science company that makes planet-positive textiles.](https://millionrounds.com/company/saltyco) SaltyCo is a material science company that makes planet-positive textiles. *Founded* 2020 Bristol, United Kingdom **$2.6M** last round Jun 2025
- 50 [**Cloud8** At Cloud8 It provides an intuitive cloud platform to corporate advisors.](https://millionrounds.com/company/cloud8) At Cloud8 It provides an intuitive cloud platform to corporate advisors. *Founded* 2018 Bristol, United Kingdom **$2.5M** last round Aug 2022

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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