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title: "Top 100 UK AI Startup Investments in 2025 "
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date_published: "2025-12-29T15:22:00.000Z"
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description: "Profiles of 100 UK AI startups and their funding rounds, with what each company does, how much it raised, at what stage and from which investors."
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# Top 100 UK AI Startup Investments in 2025 

> Profiles of 100 UK AI startups and their funding rounds, with what each company does, how much it raised, at what stage and from which investors.

**The United Kingdom has established itself as Europe's undisputed AI leader, home to more than 2,300 VC-backed AI companies with a combined market valuation of $230 billion. In 2025.**

UK AI startups raised over £3.4 billion in venture capital, accounting for 30% of all British VC funding, the highest share ever recorded. From autonomous vehicles to drug discovery, from enterprise software to creative AI, [British startups are at the forefront of the artificial intelligence revolution.](https://bizztor.com/news/how-the-uk-became-tech-s-most-wanted-destination)

**This comprehensive guide profiles the top 100 AI startup investments in the UK**, featuring companies that have secured significant funding from world-leading investors including NVIDIA, SoftBank, Microsoft, Andreessen Horowitz, and Sequoia Capital.

Each entry provides details on what the company does, their funding amount and stage, investment date, key investors, and a link to learn more.

**Whether you're an investor seeking opportunities, a founder benchmarking your startup, or simply interested in the UK's AI ecosystem, this guide offers a definitive snapshot of UK's AI landscape in 2025.**

## 1. Nscale

AI-optimised infrastructure platform providing vertically integrated data centres with GPU compute, networking, storage, and managed software services for large-scale AI workloads. The company operates greenfield data centres in Norway and the UK powered by renewable hydroelectric energy.

**Funding:**$1.1 billion (Series B) – September 2025

**Investors:**Aker ASA, Microsoft, OpenAI, NVIDIA, Dell Technologies, Fidelity Management & Research, G Squared, Nokia, Point72, Blue Owl, [T.Capital](http://t.capital/)

**Website:**[https://nscale.com](https://nscale.com/)

## **2. Wayve**

Develops embodied AI for autonomous vehicles using end-to-end deep learning. The company trains computers to drive through real-world experience without HD maps, using camera-only systems that learn directly from roads.

**Funding:**$1.05 billion (Series C) – May 2024

**Investors:**SoftBank Vision Fund, NVIDIA, Microsoft, Uber, Eclipse Ventures

**Website:**[https://wayve.ai](https://wayve.ai/)

## **3. Isomorphic Labs**

AI-driven drug discovery company spun out of Google DeepMind, using AlphaFold technology to predict protein structures in the human body. The company designs more precise, effective drugs by understanding disease mechanisms.

**Funding:**$600 million (Late Stage VC) – 2025

**Investors:**Alphabet (Google)

**Website:**[https://isomorphiclabs.com](https://isomorphiclabs.com/)

## **4. ElevenLabs**

AI voice technology company developing text-to-speech and voice cloning software. Generates natural-sounding speech in 70+ languages with emotional cues, used for video dubbing, audiobooks, and content creation.

**Funding:**$180 million (Series C) – January 2025

**Investors:**Andreessen Horowitz, Iconiq Growth, NEA, World Innovation Lab, Sequoia Capital, Valor, Endeavor Catalyst Fund, Lunate

**Website:**[https://elevenlabs.io](https://elevenlabs.io/)

## **5. Synthesia**

AI video generation platform creating human-like digital avatars for enterprise video production. Supports 120+ languages and is used by 60% of Fortune 100 companies for training, marketing, and internal communications.

**Funding:**$180 million (Series D) – January 2025

**Investors:**NEA, GV (Google Ventures), MMC Ventures, WiL, Atlassian Ventures, PSP Growth

**Website:**[https://synthesia.io](https://synthesia.io/)

## **6. Nothing**

Consumer electronics startup building distinctive smartphones and audio products with AI integration. Known for transparent design, glowing LED back panels (Glyph interface), and AI-powered features like ChatGPT widgets.

**Funding:**$200 million (Series C) – September 2025

**Investors:**Tiger Global, GV, Highland Europe, EQT, Latitude, I2BF, Tapestry, Qualcomm Ventures

**Website:**[https://nothing.tech](https://nothing.tech/)

## **7. FluidStack**

Cloud infrastructure provider delivering high-performance computing for AI and machine learning workloads. Offers on-demand access to large-scale GPU clusters, enabling organisations to train advanced AI models efficiently.

**Funding:**$200 million (Series A) – February 2025

**Investors:**Cacti (Private Equity)

**Website:**[https://fluidstack.io](https://fluidstack.io/)

## **8. Ori Industries**

AI infrastructure provider offering compute-as-a-service with high-performance GPUs including H200, H100, and GB200 chips. Addresses European shortage of sovereign AI compute capacity across data centres.

**Funding:**$175 million (Late VC) – February 2025

**Investors:**Saudi Aramco Ventures

**Website:**[https://ori.co](https://ori.co/)

## **9. Quantexa**

Decision Intelligence platform using AI to connect and analyse vast datasets for risk, fraud detection, and business opportunities. Serves enterprises with anti-money laundering and KYC solutions.

**Funding:**$175 million (Series F) – Early 2025

**Investors:**Teachers' Venture Growth (TVG), British Patient Capital

**Website:**[https://quantexa.com](https://quantexa.com/)

## **10. Dexory**

Warehouse robotics and AI-driven data intelligence company providing real-time digital twins of warehouses. Uses autonomous robots equipped with LiDAR sensors to scan 10,000+ locations per hour.

**Funding:**$165 million (Series C) – October 2025

**Investors:**Eurazeo, LTS Growth, Endeavor Catalyst, DTCP, Atomico, Lakestar, Elaia, Latitude Ventures, Wave-X

**Website:**[https://dexory.com](https://dexory.com/)

## **11. Signal AI**

AI platform analysing public information to identify risks and opportunities. Used by nearly 40% of Fortune 500 companies for real-time media and market intelligence to support critical decision-making.

**Funding:**$165 million (Growth Equity) – September 2025

**Investors:**Battery Ventures, Highland Europe, Mercuri, MMC Ventures

**Website:**[https://signal-ai.com](https://signal-ai.com/)

## **12. PhysicsX**

AI company transforming industrial engineering by fusing generative AI with deep physics simulation. Uses Large Physics Models (LPMs) to enable thousands of high-fidelity simulations per day.

**Funding:**$135 million (Series B) – June 2025

**Investors:**Atomico, Siemens, Applied Materials, Temasek, July Fund

**Website:**[https://physicsx.ai](https://physicsx.ai/)

## **13. CuspAI**

Generative AI startup using deep learning and molecular simulation to design new materials for sustainability, climate action, and renewable energy. Functions as a materials search engine.

**Funding:**$100 million (Series A) – September 2025

**Investors:**NEA, Temasek, NVentures (NVIDIA), Samsung Ventures, Hyundai Motor Group

**Website:**[https://cusp.ai](https://cusp.ai/)

## **14. PolyAI**

Enterprise conversational AI company developing voice agents for customer service. Handles complex interactions at scale in 45 languages across hospitality, retail, logistics, and financial services.

**Funding:**$86 million (£64 million) (Series D) – December 2025

**Investors:**Georgian, Hedosophia, Khosla Ventures, NVentures, British Business Bank, Citi Ventures, Sands Capital, Point72 Ventures

**Website:**[https://poly.ai](https://poly.ai/)

## **15. Stability AI**

Generative AI company developing models for image, video, audio, and 3D generation. Models are deployed across self-hosted, licensed, API, and cloud-based services for marketing, entertainment, and gaming.

**Funding:**$80 million+ (Various Rounds) – 2024

**Investors:**Coatue Management, Lightspeed Venture Partners, O'Shaughnessy Ventures

**Website:**[https://stability.ai](https://stability.ai/)

## **16. Luminance**

Legal AI company using proprietary 'legal pre-trained transformer' (LPT) trained on vast private dataset of legal documents. Provides a 'Panel of Judges' AI system for contract automation.

**Funding:**$75 million (£60 million) (Series C) – February 2025

**Investors:**Invoke Capital, Talis Capital, Slaughter and May

**Website:**[https://luminance.com](https://luminance.com/)

## **17. Orca AI**

Maritime technology company using AI and machine learning to enhance safety and efficiency of shipping. Develops autonomous platform with defence and security features for the maritime industry.

**Funding:**$72.5 million (£54.2 million) (Series B) – May 2025

**Investors:**Brighton Park Capital, Hyperlink Ventures, Ankona Capital

**Website:**[https://orca-ai.io](https://orca-ai.io/)

## **18. Peak AI**

Decision intelligence company helping enterprises optimise operations using AI-powered recommendations. Serves businesses across manufacturing, retail, and consumer goods sectors.

**Funding:**$75 million (Series C) – 2022

**Investors:**SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Praetura Ventures, MMC Ventures, Oxx

**Website:**[https://peak.ai](https://peak.ai/)

## **19. Speechmatics**

AI speech recognition company providing highly accurate speech-to-text in 50+ languages. Offers real-time and batch transcription for enterprises, media, and contact centres.

**Funding:**$62 million (Series B) – 2022

**Investors:**Susquehanna Growth Equity, Albion VC, IQ Capital

**Website:**[https://speechmatics.com](https://speechmatics.com/)

## **20. Tractable**

AI company providing computer vision for accident and disaster recovery. Helps insurers and fleet operators assess vehicle damage using AI-powered photo analysis.

**Funding:**$65 million (Series E) – 2022

**Investors:**Insight Partners, Georgian, Ignition Partners, Georgist Ventures

**Website:**[https://tractable.ai](https://tractable.ai/)

## **21. Eigen Technologies**

AI document processing company using NLP to extract and analyse data from complex documents. Helps financial institutions automate document review and data extraction.

**Funding:**$55 million (Series C) – 2021

**Investors:**Goldman Sachs, Temasek, Dawn Capital, Lakestar

**Website:**[https://eigentech.com](https://eigentech.com/)

## **22.**[**incident.io**](http://incident.io/)

AI-powered incident management platform helping engineering teams respond to and learn from incidents. Provides automation, collaboration tools, and post-incident analysis.

**Funding:**$45.6 million (Series B) – April 2025

**Investors:**Insight Partners, Index Ventures, Point Nine Capital

**Website:**[https://incident.io](https://incident.io/)

## **23. causaLens**

AI platform for causal machine learning helping enterprises make better decisions with explainable AI. Provides actionable insights beyond correlation-based predictions.

**Funding:**$45 million (Series A) – 2022

**Investors:**Dorilton Ventures, IQ Capital, Generation Ventures

**Website:**[https://causalens.com](https://causalens.com/)

## **24. Granola**

AI-powered notepad and meeting assistant evolving from meeting transcription to comprehensive intelligent workspace for teams. Helps professionals capture and organise meeting insights.

**Funding:**$43 million (Series B) – May 2025

**Investors:**NFDG Ventures (Daniel Gross, Nat Friedman)

**Website:**[https://granola.so](https://granola.so/)

## **25. Wild Bioscience**

Oxford University spinout developing improved crop varieties using AI and precision breeding. Focuses on agricultural innovation to enhance crop performance and sustainability.

**Funding:**£45 million (Series A) – 2025

**Investors:**Ellison Institute of Technology (Larry Ellison, Oracle)

**Website:**[https://wildbioscience.com](https://wildbioscience.com/)

## **26. Faculty AI**

AI company providing enterprise AI solutions and consulting. Works with UK government and businesses to deploy machine learning solutions for operations and decision-making.

**Funding:**$40 million+ (Series B) – 2021

**Investors:**IQ Capital, Apax Digital

**Website:**[https://faculty.ai](https://faculty.ai/)

## **27. Alloyed**

Oxford University spinout developing advanced metallic components using AI for manufacturing. Expands manufacturing facilities in UK and US for aerospace and automotive applications.

**Funding:**£37 million (Series B) – 2025

**Investors:**SPARX, Development Bank of Japan

**Website:**[https://alloyed.com](https://alloyed.com/)

## **28. Metaview**

AI company streamlining hiring processes with agents covering multiple aspects of recruitment workflow. Automates interview notes, candidate assessment, and hiring analytics.

**Funding:**$35 million (Series B) – June 2025

**Investors:**GV (Google Ventures), Plural, Vertex Ventures, Seedcamp

**Website:**[https://metaview.ai](https://metaview.ai/)

## **29. V7**

AI data platform providing auto-labelling, programmatic labelling workflows, and QA tools. Supports image, video, document, and medical imaging annotation for enterprise AI.

**Funding:**$33 million (Series A) – 2022

**Investors:**Radical Ventures, Amadeus Capital Partners, Air Street Capital

**Website:**[https://v7labs.com](https://v7labs.com/)

## **30. Maze**

AI cybersecurity startup providing security solutions with AI-powered threat detection and response capabilities. Protects enterprises from advanced cyber attacks.

**Funding:**$31 million (Seed) – April 2024

**Investors:**Undisclosed investors

**Website:**[https://maze.co](https://maze.co/)

## **31. Basecamp Research**

AI company building the world's largest biodiversity knowledge graph. Discovers biological molecules using AI, DNA synthesis, and robotics for drug discovery.

**Funding:**$30 million+ (Series A) – 2024

**Investors:**NVIDIA, undisclosed investors

**Website:**[https://basecamp-research.com](https://basecamp-research.com/)

## **32. Relation Therapeutics**

AI-powered drug discovery company using machine learning to understand cellular relationships. Develops new therapeutics by analysing single-cell data and genetic networks.

**Funding:**$30 million+ (Series A+) – 2024

**Investors:**Khosla Ventures, Lux Capital, a\]

**Website:**[https://relationrx.com](https://relationrx.com/)

## **33. Cervest**

Climate AI company providing asset-level climate risk intelligence for enterprise decision-making. Helps businesses understand and adapt to climate change impacts.

**Funding:**$30 million (Series A) – 2021

**Investors:**Draper Esprit, Future Positive Capital, Astanor Ventures

**Website:**[https://cervest.earth](https://cervest.earth/)

## **34. Cellular Origins**

AI biotech developing robotic Constellation platform for scaled cell therapy manufacturing. Expands commercial capacity and manufacturing capabilities for pharma partners.

**Funding:**£29.8 million (Series A) – December 2025

**Investors:**Undisclosed investors

**Website:**[https://cellularorigins.com](https://cellularorigins.com/)

## **35. Relay**

AI-powered logistics network taking on delivery giants DPD, Evri, and Yodel. Used by Vinted, TikTok, Temu, and THG Fulfil for efficient last-mile delivery.

**Funding:**£28 million (Series A) – February 2025

**Investors:**Undisclosed investors

**Website:**[https://relay.delivery](https://relay.delivery/)

## **36. Ben**

HR technology startup using AI to interpret eligibility rules, statutory requirements, and policy nuances for multinational employee benefits. Centralises global benefits management.

**Funding:**£27.5 million (Series B) – December 2025

**Investors:**Mercia Ventures, Atomico, Cherry Ventures, DN Capital, Seedcamp, QuantumLight Capital

**Website:**[https://thanksben.com](https://thanksben.com/)

## **37. Oxa**

Oxford-based autonomous vehicle software company developing self-driving technology for commercial and industrial applications. Deploys tech in shuttle services across UK and US.

**Funding:**$25 million+ (Series B+) – 2024

**Investors:**Google Ventures, bp ventures, Tencent, NVIDIA

**Website:**[https://oxa.tech](https://oxa.tech/)

## **38. Ravelin**

AI fraud detection platform protecting online businesses from payment fraud and account takeover. Helps e-commerce companies reduce fraud losses while maintaining conversion.

**Funding:**$25 million (Series C) – 2022

**Investors:**Draper Esprit, Amadeus Capital, Balderton Capital

**Website:**[https://ravelin.com](https://ravelin.com/)

## **39. LabGenius**

Synthetic biology company using AI, machine learning, and robotics to engineer next-generation antibody therapeutics. Accelerates discovery of novel protein-based medicines.

**Funding:**$24 million+ (Series B) – 2023

**Investors:**Atomico, Kindred Capital, Lux Capital

**Website:**[https://labgeni.us](https://labgeni.us/)

## **40. Secondmind**

AI company using Gaussian processes for automotive and manufacturing optimisation. Spun from Cambridge research to help industries improve efficiency and reduce development time.

**Funding:**$24 million (Series A) – 2021

**Investors:**Atlantic Bridge, AIV Capital, Cambridge Innovation Capital

**Website:**[https://secondmind.ai](https://secondmind.ai/)

## **41. Diffblue**

Oxford spinout providing AI-powered code testing and analysis for enterprise Java applications. Automates unit test creation and code analysis to improve software quality.

**Funding:**$22 million (Series B) – 2021

**Investors:**Goldman Sachs, IP Group, Oxford Sciences Innovation

**Website:**[https://diffblue.com](https://diffblue.com/)

## **42. Unlikely AI**

AI company pioneering neurosymbolic systems delivering reliable, accurate, and transparent AI for enterprise applications. Combines neural networks with symbolic reasoning.

**Funding:**$20 million (Seed) – September 2022

**Investors:**Undisclosed investors

**Website:**[https://unlikely.ai](https://unlikely.ai/)

## **43. Mind Foundry**

Oxford spinout providing AI decision-making tools for defence, finance, and critical infrastructure. Delivers explainable AI for high-stakes decisions.

**Funding:**$20 million (Series B) – 2021

**Investors:**Oxford Sciences Innovation, IP Group

**Website:**[https://mindfoundry.ai](https://mindfoundry.ai/)

## **44. Seldon**

MLOps platform helping enterprises deploy, scale, and monitor machine learning models in production. Provides open-source and enterprise solutions for ML infrastructure.

**Funding:**$20 million (Series B) – 2021

**Investors:**Albion VC, Cambridge Innovation Capital

**Website:**[https://seldon.io](https://seldon.io/)

## **45. nPlan**

AI company for project risk management and forecasting in large-scale construction. Uses comprehensive historical schedule datasets to predict project outcomes.

**Funding:**$18.5 million (Series A) – 2020

**Investors:**GV (Google Ventures), Pentech, LocalGlobe

**Website:**[https://nplan.io](https://nplan.io/)

## **46. Recycleye**

AI-driven waste sorting company using robotic systems for recycling facilities. Provides material recognition and real-time analytics to improve recycling efficiency.

**Funding:**$17 million (Series A) – 2023

**Investors:**MMC Ventures, Promus Ventures, Playfair Capital

**Website:**[https://recycleye.com](https://recycleye.com/)

## **47. Previsico**

AI company providing demand forecasting and automated replenishment for retail. Helps retailers reduce waste and improve profitability with actionable insights.

**Funding:**$17 million (Series A) – October 2024

**Investors:**Undisclosed investors

**Website:**[https://previsico.com](https://previsico.com/)

## **48. Sequence**

AI agents automating billing and revenue operations for mid-market and enterprise customers. Reports rapid ARR growth and strong adoption across industries.

**Funding:**£15 million (Series A) – December 2025

**Investors:**Undisclosed investors

**Website:**[https://sequencehq.com](https://sequencehq.com/)

## **49. Ankar**

AI platform for patent generation and prosecution. Shortens patent workflows and delivers claim-level analysis to help enterprises protect intellectual property faster.

**Funding:**£15 million (Series A) – December 2025

**Investors:**Atomico, Index Ventures, Norrsken VC, Daphni

**Website:**[https://ankar.ai](https://ankar.ai/)

## **50. Jack & Jill**

AI recruitment agents addressing inefficiency and bias in hiring systems. Launched just 6 months before raising major funding to transform recruitment processes.

**Funding:**£15 million (Seed) – 2025

**Investors:**Undisclosed investors

**Website:**[https://jackandjill.ai](https://jackandjill.ai/)

## **51. Unitary**

AI company specialising in multimodal content moderation. Analyses video, audio, and text to detect harmful content at scale for compliance with regulations.

**Funding:**$15 million+ (Series A) – 2022

**Investors:**Insight Partners, FirstMark Capital

**Website:**[https://unitary.ai](https://unitary.ai/)

## **52. Monolith AI**

AI company for engineering and manufacturing using machine learning to optimise product development. Helps teams make better design decisions faster.

**Funding:**$15 million (Series A) – 2022

**Investors:**Plural, Pentech, LocalGlobe

**Website:**[https://monolith.ai](https://monolith.ai/)

## **53. Focal Point Positioning**

AI-powered GPS technology delivering centimetre-level positioning accuracy for autonomous vehicles and IoT devices. Improves location services dramatically.

**Funding:**$15 million (Series A) – 2024

**Investors:**Undisclosed investors

**Website:**[https://focalpointpositioning.com](https://focalpointpositioning.com/)

## **54. Limbic AI**

AI mental health company providing digital tools for anxiety and depression treatment. Used by NHS and healthcare providers to improve patient outcomes.

**Funding:**$14 million (Series A) – 2023

**Investors:**Khosla Ventures, Firstminute Capital, Kindred Capital

**Website:**[https://limbic.ai](https://limbic.ai/)

## **55. Gradient Labs**

AI startup developing autonomous agents for customer operations in regulated industries, particularly financial services. Uses Claude and Gemini for compliance automation.

**Funding:**$13 million (Series A) – July 2025

**Investors:**Undisclosed investors

**Website:**[https://gradient-labs.ai](https://gradient-labs.ai/)

## **56. Humanloop**

AI platform helping teams build, evaluate, and deploy large language model applications. Provides tools for prompt engineering and LLM operations.

**Funding:**$12 million (Series A) – 2024

**Investors:**Balderton Capital, Y Combinator, Index Ventures

**Website:**[https://humanloop.com](https://humanloop.com/)

## **57. Aveni**

AI company building financial large language models for wealth management and banking compliance. Helps financial advisors with documentation and regulatory requirements.

**Funding:**$12 million (Series A) – 2024

**Investors:**Puma Private Equity, Scottish Enterprise

**Website:**[https://aveni.ai](https://aveni.ai/)

## **58. Wonder Studios**

AI-native film studio using generative AI to create new filmmaking ecosystem and produce original IP. Aims to democratise the film-making process.

**Funding:**£12 million (Seed) – 2025

**Investors:**Atomico, OpenAI, Google DeepMind, ElevenLabs, LocalGlobe, Blackbird

**Website:**[https://wonder.ai](https://wonder.ai/)

## **59. Latent Labs**

AI drug discovery company using machine learning for therapeutic development. Partners with pharmaceutical companies to accelerate drug development pipelines.

**Funding:**$12 million+ (Series A) – 2024

**Investors:**NVIDIA, undisclosed investors

**Website:**[https://latentlabs.ai](https://latentlabs.ai/)

## **60. Baseimmune**

AI-powered vaccine design company developing next-generation vaccines using machine learning. Applies AI to improve vaccine efficacy and development speed.

**Funding:**$12 million (Series A) – 2024

**Investors:**Undisclosed investors

**Website:**[https://baseimmune.com](https://baseimmune.com/)

## **61. Yonda Tax**

AI-powered cross-border VAT and sales tax automation platform for international businesses. Scales jurisdiction coverage for global compliance.

**Funding:**£11.2 million (Series A) – 2025

**Investors:**Undisclosed investors

**Website:**[https://yondatax.com](https://yondatax.com/)

## **62. Recraft**

Female-led generative AI platform for image creation. One of few female-led AI platforms with 300,000+ users for design and creative work.

**Funding:**€11 million (£9.2 million) (Series A) – 2024

**Investors:**Khosla Ventures, HubSpot founders

**Website:**[https://recraft.ai](https://recraft.ai/)

## **63. Xapien**

AI-powered compliance and due diligence platform using NLP for corporate intelligence. Helps financial institutions with AML, KYC, and regulatory compliance.

**Funding:**$10 million+ (Series A) – 2024

**Investors:**Undisclosed investors

**Website:**[https://xapien.com](https://xapien.com/)

## **64. IMU Biosciences**

AI drug discovery company focused on immunology and inflammation therapeutics. Uses machine learning to identify novel therapeutic targets.

**Funding:**$10 million+ (Series A) – 2024

**Investors:**Undisclosed investors

**Website:**[https://imubiosciences.com](https://imubiosciences.com/)

## **65. Scarlet**

AI healthcare startup developing diagnostic and treatment tools for women's health conditions. Focuses on improving outcomes in underserved health areas.

**Funding:**$10 million+ (Seed) – 2024

**Investors:**Undisclosed investors

**Website:**[https://scarlet.health](https://scarlet.health/)

## **66. Peptone**

AI company using deep learning for protein engineering and therapeutic development. Partners with NVIDIA to accelerate computational biology.

**Funding:**$10 million+ (Series A) – 2024

**Investors:**NVIDIA, undisclosed investors

**Website:**[https://peptone.io](https://peptone.io/)

## **67. Post Quantum**

Cybersecurity company developing quantum-resistant encryption using AI for next-generation security. Protects organisations against future quantum computing threats.

**Funding:**$10 million+ (Series A) – 2024

**Investors:**Undisclosed investors

**Website:**[https://post-quantum.com](https://post-quantum.com/)

## **68. Applied Computing**

AI company building foundational models for gas and petrochemical industry. Flagship product Orbital enables engineers to optimise plants using physics-grounded AI.

**Funding:**£9 million (Seed) – May 2025

**Investors:**[Stride.VC](http://stride.vc/), [Repeat.vc](http://repeat.vc/)

**Website:**[https://appliedcomputing.io](https://appliedcomputing.io/)

## **69. IOTA**

AI company for computational biology and drug discovery using novel ML architectures. Develops new approaches to biological understanding.

**Funding:**$8 million (Seed) – 2024

**Investors:**Undisclosed investors

**Website:**[https://iota.bio](https://iota.bio/)

## **70. HowNow**

EdTech company providing skills-first learning platform with AI-powered professional development. Helps organisations upskill employees effectively.

**Funding:**£7.5 million (Series A Extension) – 2025

**Investors:**Mercia Ventures, Pearson

**Website:**[https://gethownow.com](https://gethownow.com/)

## **71. GlycanAge**

AI biotech developing hospital-grade glycan tests tracking biological ageing and inflammation. Validates indications and builds lab-developed tests.

**Funding:**£6.5 million (Series A) – December 2025

**Investors:**Undisclosed investors

**Website:**[https://glycanage.com](https://glycanage.com/)

## **72. Ignota Labs**

AI-driven drug turnaround company addressing pharmaceutical pipeline challenges. Recently acquired the assets of struggling former giant Kronos.

**Funding:**£5.5 million (Seed) – 2025

**Investors:**Undisclosed investors

**Website:**[https://ignotalabs.ai](https://ignotalabs.ai/)

## **73. Artificial Societies**

AI startup simulating digital societies of AI-driven personas to test campaigns, products, and messages. Has run over 100,000 simulations for 15,000+ users.

**Funding:**€4.5 million (Seed) – 2025

**Investors:**Point72 Ventures

**Website:**[https://artificialsocieties.com](https://artificialsocieties.com/)

## **74. Semeris**

Fintech using AI for legal and financial workflow automation in regulatory environments. Helps legal teams with document processing and compliance.

**Funding:**€4 million (Seed) – 2025

**Investors:**Puma Growth Partners

**Website:**[https://semeris.io](https://semeris.io/)

## **75. Oh AI**

AI company allowing users to chat with 'digital twins' of celebrities with consent-based image replication. Enables interactive experiences with A-list personalities.

**Funding:**£3.7 million (Seed) – January 2025

**Investors:**Undisclosed investors

**Website:**[https://oh.ai](https://oh.ai/)

## **76. Jove Insurance**

AI-powered insurance platform turning quotes into hassle-free 30-second journeys for near-instant cover. Developed since 2020 to simplify insurance.

**Funding:**£3.6 million (Seed) – January 2025

**Investors:**Undisclosed investors

**Website:**[https://jove.uk](https://jove.uk/)

## **77. IVFmicro**

AI medtech advancing microfluidic devices for improved embryo culture and selection in IVF procedures. Aims to raise success rates and reduce variability.

**Funding:**£3.5 million (Pre-Seed) – December 2025

**Investors:**Undisclosed investors

**Website:**[https://ivfmicro.com](https://ivfmicro.com/)

## **78. Pockla**

MarTech startup for influencer and creator economy tools. Backed by major YouTube personalities for marketing automation.

**Funding:**£1.6 million (Seed) – March 2025

**Investors:**KSI, The Sidemen, angel investors

**Website:**[https://pockla.com](https://pockla.com/)

## **79. Nodu**

Stablecoin infrastructure startup building tools for stablecoin issuance and enterprise adoption of digital assets. Positioned for regulatory clarity.

**Funding:**$1.45 million (Pre-Seed) – December 2025

**Investors:**Early-stage VCs and angels

**Website:**[https://nodu.io](https://nodu.io/)

## **80. Movetru**

SportsTech startup using AI for movement analysis and injury prevention. Brings validated, athlete-first technology to clubs, coaches, and clinics.

**Funding:**£1.2 million (Pre-Seed) – 2025

**Investors:**Two Magnolias, international syndicate

**Website:**[https://movetru.com](https://movetru.com/)

## **81. ScrubMarine**

Maritime robotics startup developing underwater AI robots for hull cleaning and biofouling maintenance. Reduces costs for shipping companies.

**Funding:**€849,000 (Pre-Seed) – December 2025

**Investors:**Early-stage VCs

**Website:**[https://scrubmarine.com](https://scrubmarine.com/)

## **82. Sofant Technologies**

Hardware tech company developing advanced antenna systems for AI and IoT connectivity. Supports broader digital infrastructure build-outs.

**Funding:**£5-10 million (Series A) – 2025

**Investors:**Undisclosed investors

**Website:**[https://sofant.com](https://sofant.com/)

## **83. Electric Sheep**

AI tech startup for agricultural automation. Secured prestigious Innovate UK Smart Grant for developing innovative farming solutions.

**Funding:**£500,000 (Grant) – 2025

**Investors:**Innovate UK

**Website:**[https://electricsheep.ai](https://electricsheep.ai/)

## **84. Huma**

Digital health company using AI for remote patient monitoring and clinical trials management. Partners with major pharmaceutical and healthcare companies.

**Funding:**$100 million+ (Series D) – 2022

**Investors:**AstraZeneca, Hitachi, Samsung, Sony Innovation Fund

**Website:**[https://huma.com](https://huma.com/)

## **85. Flo Health**

AI-powered women's health app for period and ovulation tracking with personalised health insights. Serves millions of users globally.

**Funding:**$200 million (Series C) – 2024

**Investors:**General Atlantic, Sequoia Capital

**Website:**[https://flo.health](https://flo.health/)

## **86. Onfido**

AI-powered identity verification platform using machine learning for document and biometric checks. Helps businesses verify customer identities securely.

**Funding:**$100 million (Series E) – 2021

**Investors:**TPG Growth, Microsoft M12, Salesforce Ventures

**Website:**[https://onfido.com](https://onfido.com/)

## **87. Zappi**

AI market research platform providing consumer insights through automated testing and analytics. Helps brands understand consumer preferences.

**Funding:**$100 million (Series C) – 2024

**Investors:**Edison Partners, SIG, Penta Capital

**Website:**[https://zappi.io](https://zappi.io/)

## **88. Writer**

AI writing assistant for enterprises ensuring brand consistency and compliance across content. Used by marketing and communications teams globally.

**Funding:**$100 million (Series B) – 2023

**Investors:**Insight Partners, Accel, Valar Ventures

**Website:**[https://writer.com](https://writer.com/)

## **89. Cleo**

AI-powered financial assistant helping users manage money through conversational chat interface. Provides budgeting, saving, and financial insights.

**Funding:**$80 million (Series C) – 2022

**Investors:**EQT Ventures, Balderton Capital, LocalGlobe

**Website:**[https://meetcleo.com](https://meetcleo.com/)

## **90. Featurespace**

AI fraud detection company using adaptive behavioural analytics for banks and payment providers. Protects financial institutions from fraud in real-time.

**Funding:**$37.4 million (Series D) – 2021

**Investors:**Insight Partners, Merian Chrysalis, IP Group

**Website:**[https://featurespace.com](https://featurespace.com/)

## **91. BenevolentAI**

AI drug discovery company using machine learning to accelerate pharmaceutical R&D and clinical trials. Public company focused on therapeutic development.

**Funding:**$400 million+ (Public (SPAC)) – 2022

**Investors:**Temasek, Woodford, Lansdowne Partners

**Website:**[https://benevolent.com](https://benevolent.com/)

## **92. Graphcore**

AI chip company developing Intelligence Processing Units (IPUs) optimised for machine learning workloads. Creates specialised hardware for AI training.

**Funding:**$200 million+ (Series E) – 2020

**Investors:**Sequoia Capital, BMW, Microsoft, Samsung

**Website:**[https://graphcore.ai](https://graphcore.ai/)

## **93. Oxford Nanopore**

AI-powered DNA/RNA sequencing technology company enabling real-time nanopore sequencing worldwide. Revolutionises genomics and diagnostics.

**Funding:**$600 million+ raised (Public (IPO 2021)) – 2021

**Investors:**IP Group, Woodford, GV

**Website:**[https://nanoporetech.com](https://nanoporetech.com/)

## **94. Kaluza**

AI-powered energy platform optimising electric vehicle charging and home energy management for utilities. Part of OVO Energy group.

**Funding:**$50 million+ (Series B) – 2024

**Investors:**Undisclosed investors

**Website:**[https://kaluza.com](https://kaluza.com/)

## **95. Hologen AI**

UCL and King's College collaboration applying AI to life sciences and medical research. Advances research with academic-industry partnerships.

**Funding:**Undisclosed (Research Partnership) – 2024

**Investors:**NVIDIA, academic partners

**Website:**[https://hologen.ai](https://hologen.ai/)

## **96. Wordsmith**

Scottish AI startup for natural language processing applications. Backed by former Skyscanner CEO with TrustPilot as early customer.

**Funding:**Undisclosed (Seed) – 2024

**Investors:**Former Skyscanner CEO, angels

**Website:**[https://wordsmith.ai](https://wordsmith.ai/)

## **97. Jigsaw**

AI company generating materials for complex business deals including corporate structure charts, organisational charts, and data flows.

**Funding:**Undisclosed (Seed) – 2025

**Investors:**Mistral AI backers

**Website:**[https://jigsaw.xyz](https://jigsaw.xyz/)

## **98. Malted AI**

AI startup distilling large language models into smaller domain-specific models for enterprises. Provides efficient, cost-effective AI solutions.

**Funding:**Undisclosed (Seed) – 2025

**Investors:**Undisclosed investors

**Website:**[https://malted.ai](https://malted.ai/)

## **99. Orli**

Health-tech developing AI-powered support system for children's mental health and family wellbeing. Supported through Tech for Good programme.

**Funding:**£60,000 (Pre-Seed) – 2025

**Investors:**Bethnal Green Ventures

**Website:**[https://orli.ai](https://orli.ai/)

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