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Bristol's startup scene shows a strong presence in deep tech and financial services. Companies like AI chipmaker Graphcore have raised over $682M.
The city is also home to major fintech players, including ClearBank which has secured $627.4M in funding. This list highlights the key companies shaping the local ecosystem.
Below is our list of 54 Bristol startups worth keeping an eye on.
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Get the Sheet for $50ClearBank built the UK's first new clearing bank in over 250 years, offering a cloud-native platform for real-time payment processing. They provide financial institutions with direct access to major UK payment schemes, enabling them to create innovative banking services for their own customers.
EnsiliTech created a platform that protects sensitive biologics, such as vaccines and antibodies, by encasing them in silica. Their process makes these materials stable enough to be stored and transported at room temperature, removing the need for a costly cold chain.
StorMagic builds simple and reliable software for storage and security in edge computing environments. Their solutions, including the SvSAN virtual SAN and SvKMS key manager, help organizations manage data infrastructure across distributed locations.
OVO Energy provides gas and electricity services to residential and business customers with a focus on renewable energy. They help users manage their consumption and lower their carbon impact through various green plans and smart technology.
Heidi operates an online booking platform that simplifies planning ski holidays. Their service allows travelers to purchase complete packages including flights, transfers, accommodation, and lift passes in one transaction.
eXmoor Pharma partners with biotech companies to develop and manufacture complex cell and gene therapies. They guide these advanced treatments from early-stage process development through to GMP manufacturing, helping to accelerate their path to the clinic.
Graphcore builds a new class of microprocessor, the Intelligence Processing Unit (IPU), designed from the ground up for AI and machine learning. This specialized hardware, along with its accompanying software stack, allows researchers to tackle complex AI problems that are out of reach for conventional processors.
Moneyhub provides data and payment solutions for open banking, open finance, and open data. Their technology helps businesses securely connect financial accounts and manage payments.
Immersive Labs develops a platform for measuring and improving the cyber skills of an entire organization. Their system uses hands-on, realistic challenges to help companies prove their teams are prepared for the latest threats.
Huboo offers a complete fulfillment service for eCommerce brands, handling everything from storage to global shipping. Their unique hub model gives online sellers a dedicated team to pick, pack, and dispatch their orders.
Our top ten picks offer a great snapshot, but there's much more to Bristol's startup community. Founders across the city are tackling problems in key areas like manufacturing and media.
Together, these companies have brought in over a billion dollars to grow their ideas. Here’s a look at the other startups shaping the city's ecosystem.
| Startup | Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Last Funding Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Media | 2013 | $166.8M | Series D | |
| Security | 2016 | $135.8M | Series B | |
| Hardware | 2016 | £8.2M | Venture Round | |
| Manufacturing | 2018 | £19.3M | Series A | |
| Manufacturing | 1993 | £23M | Private Equity | |
| Healthcare | 2019 | $15.9M | Grant | |
| Design | 2019 | £8M | Venture Round | |
| Manufacturing | 2019 | $25.9M | Series A | |
| Media | 2016 | £24M | Series B | |
| AgTech | 2013 | £139.1M | Private Equity | |
| Healthcare | 2018 | £4.5M | Seed | |
| AI | 2005 | $94.8M | Venture Round | |
| Marketplace | 2016 | £18.8M | Series B | |
| Environment | 2021 | £5.8M | — | |
| Biotech | 2005 | $23.3M | Series A | |
| AI | 2021 | £7.6M | Seed | |
| Security | 2016 | £5.5M | Series A | |
| Analytics | 2015 | £15.2M | Series B | |
| Environment | 2018 | $11M | Series A | |
| Other | 2021 | £4.5M | Seed | |
| Hardware | 2017 | £15.1M | Series A | |
| AgTech | 2022 | £5.1M | Seed | |
| Analytics | 2016 | $6.8M | Venture Round | |
| Media | 2019 | £5.1M | Venture Round | |
| Energy | 1995 | £15.4M | Debt Financing | |
| Data | 1987 | £9M | Venture Round | |
| Media | 2024 | £35k | Pre-Seed | |
| Retail | 2017 | £1.3M | Venture Round | |
| Manufacturing | 1996 | £17.3M | Venture Round | |
| Retail | 2018 | £12.2M | Equity Crowdfunding | |
| Fashion | 2020 | $10.8M | Debt Financing | |
| Manufacturing | 2014 | $15.7M | Debt Financing | |
| Media | 2014 | £10.7M | Convertible Note | |
| SaaS | 2013 | £9M | Debt Financing | |
| Healthcare | 2018 | £4.6M | Pre-Seed | |
| Retail | 2020 | $6.6M | Seed | |
| Biotech | 2018 | €2.1M | Venture Round | |
| Media | 2018 | $3M | Pre-Seed | |
| Media | 2017 | $50M | Venture Round | |
| Manufacturing | 2020 | £2M | Grant | |
| Fintech | 2016 | £1.2M | Venture Round | |
| Enterprise | 2021 | £2.3M | Seed | |
| Manufacturing | 2020 | £2.1M | Seed | |
| SaaS | 2017 | £600k | Seed |
