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London is home to 52 unicorn startups, establishing it as a major European tech hub. The financial technology company Revolut leads the group with a valuation of $75 billion.
While the financial technology sector is prominent, with companies like Checkout.com valued at $40 billion, other industries are also represented. For example, the clean energy company Octopus Energy Group has reached a $9 billion valuation.
Below is the full list of 52 London unicorn startups at this time.
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Get the Sheet for $50Revolut built a financial technology platform that offers banking services, money transfers, and foreign exchange. Their app provides users with tools for spending analytics and managing all their finances in one place.
Checkout.com offers a flexible, end-to-end platform for businesses to manage and process digital payments globally. Their unified system is designed to simplify cross-border transactions and improve payment performance for large-scale enterprises.
FNZ provides a wealth management platform that enables financial institutions to deliver personalized investment services. Their technology integrates complex back-office workflows with investment services into a single, end-to-end solution for managing client assets.
Octopus Energy Group supplies renewable electricity and gas to millions of customers globally. They also license their proprietary energy technology platform, Kraken, to other utilities to help accelerate the clean energy transition.
Rapyd builds a global payments platform that lets businesses embed fintech services into any application. Their system simplifies cross-border commerce by unifying hundreds of local payment methods through a single API.
SumUp creates financial technology that enables businesses to easily accept card payments at the point-of-sale or on the go. They are best known for their simple card readers that pair with a mobile app, making it easy for merchants to process transactions anywhere.
Blockchain.com provides a platform for buying, holding, and using cryptocurrency, featuring a widely used wallet, exchange, and data explorer. They are one of the industry's foundational companies, offering both new and experienced users a reliable gateway to digital assets.
Monzo offers a digital-only bank account that gives users full financial control through a single mobile app. They are widely recognized for their distinctive hot coral card and a transparent approach to banking that simplifies budgeting and saving.
Vinted operates an online marketplace and community centered around second-hand fashion. The platform allows millions of users to buy, sell, and swap pre-owned clothing, making it easier to participate in the circular economy.
Zepz operates a digital payments platform that powers two leading money transfer brands, WorldRemit and Sendwave. Together, these services enable millions of people to securely send money to family and friends in other countries.
The ten most valued unicorns are an impressive group, but they represent just a fraction of the city's high growth companies. Across London, founders are building businesses that are becoming essential in their fields.
Many of these businesses are in finance and AI, and they have attracted over $20 billion in investment so far. Here’s a look at the other unicorn startups that make London’s tech scene so vibrant.
| Unicorn Startup | Main Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fintech | 2014 | $1.6B | $5B | |
| AI | 2017 | $536.6M | $4B | |
| Gaming | 2012 | $853.9M | $3.36B | |
| AI | 2024 | $1.7B | $3B | |
| Analytics | 2016 | $545M | $3B | |
| Fintech | 2014 | $1.1B | $3B | |
| Fintech | 2014 | $624.6M | $3B | |
| Fintech | 2012 | $483M | $2.35B | |
| Fintech | 2011 | $529.3M | $2.1B | |
| Fintech | 2015 | $442.2M | $2B | |
| Crypto | 2018 | $281M | $2B | |
| AI | 2016 | $419M | $2B | |
| Retail | 2012 | $675.7M | $2B | |
| Fintech | 2018 | $646M | $2B | |
| Fintech | 2017 | $224.8M | $2B | |
| Crypto | 2021 | $121M | $2B | |
| Fintech | 2012 | $318.3M | $1.4B | |
| Mobility | 2017 | $276.1M | $1.33B | |
| Retail | 2020 | $446.1M | $1.3B | |
| Marketing | 2016 | £198.2M | $1.2B | |
| InsurTech | 2016 | $281.7M | $1.1B | |
| Fintech | 2015 | $323.1M | $1B | |
| AI | 2019 | $256M | $1B | |
| AI | 2017 | $1.3B | $1B | |
| Analytics | 2012 | $470M | $1B | |
| Healthcare | 2024 | $50M | $1B | |
| Enterprise | 2014 | $223M | $1B | |
| Energy | 2022 | $100.7M | $1B | |
| Enterprise | 2006 | $1.3B | $1B | |
| Fintech | 2019 | $1.1B | $1B | |
| Media | 2007 | $102.4M | $1B | |
| Media | 2015 | $275.8M | $1B | |
| Marketing | 2011 | $260M | $1B | |
| AI | 2016 | $556.7M | $1B | |
| Media | 2022 | $150M | $1B | |
| Fintech | 2018 | $239.1M | $1B | |
| Media | 2017 | $252M | $1B | |
| Fintech | 2006 | $463.1M | $1B | |
| Fintech | 2010 | $300M | $1B | |
| Fintech | 2005 | $1.2B | $1B | |
| AI | 2011 | $322.6M | $1B | |
| AI | 2014 | $184.9M | $1B |
