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Liverpool's startup ecosystem features a mix of industries, from retail to finance. Companies like The Very Group have secured significant funding, reaching £798M.

The scene also includes newer companies such as Sandfield Capital, which has raised £630.5M since its founding in 2020.

Below is our list of 52 Liverpool startups worth keeping an eye on.

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The Very Group operates a multi-brand digital retail business, including popular UK and Irish brands like Very and Littlewoods. The company integrates its retail platform with flexible financial services, which allows customers to spread the cost of their purchases.

Year Founded2005
FoundersDavid Rowat Barclay, Frederick Hugh Barclay
Funding Amount£798M
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusDebt Financing
Top InvestorsThe Carlyle Group, International Media Investments, Arini, Frederick Barclay, David Barclay

Peel Ports operates a strategic network of ports and terminals across the United Kingdom. Their facilities are central to the UK's supply chain, offering comprehensive logistics and marine transportation services for diverse cargo.

Year Founded2005
Founders
Funding Amount£50M
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusDebt Financing
Top InvestorsGlobal Infrastructure Partners, APG Asset Management, Pension Insurance, AustralianSuper

Central Group offers comprehensive engineering services and supplies for industrial rotating machinery. As one of the UK's largest independent providers, they specialize in the repair and maintenance of critical equipment like motors, pumps, and gearboxes.

Year Founded1972
Founders
Funding Amount£700k
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusDebt Financing
Top InvestorsNPIF - FW Capital Debt Finance

Marosa builds tax technology to help businesses manage global VAT compliance, e-invoicing, and tax reporting. Their platform simplifies the complexities of international regulations, allowing companies to stay compliant across multiple jurisdictions.

Year Founded2016
FoundersPedro Pestana
Funding Amount€12M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusPrivate Equity
Top InvestorsAquiline Capital Partners

Sandfield Capital provides specialized funding for the legal sector, offering capital for complex disputes and litigation. They finance a range of needs from individual lawsuits to entire case portfolios for law firms and corporate claimants.

Year Founded2020
Founders
Funding Amount£630.5M
Startup Size
Last Funding StatusDebt Financing
Top InvestorsPerspective Investments, Ampla Finance

Matalan offers a wide range of fashion and homeware for British shoppers. The brand emphasizes value, providing families with affordable clothing and items for the home.

Year Founded1981
FoundersJohn Hargreaves
Funding Amount£25M
Startup SizeEnterprise Organization (5,001+)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top InvestorsInvesco, Tresidor Investment Management, Man Group, Napier Park Global Capital

Ulemco develops hydrogen fuel technology that allows commercial vehicles to run with ultra-low emissions. They specialize in engineering dual-fuel systems, which let existing vehicle fleets operate on a blend of hydrogen and diesel.

Year Founded2014
FoundersAmanda Lyne
Funding Amount£9.1M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsScottish Enterprise, Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund, Mercia Ventures, Equity Gap, Advanced Propulsion Centre UK

Betmate runs a social betting platform that lets users place wagers against one another rather than the house. The app centers on fantasy sports and eSports, creating a more interactive way for friends to compete.

Year Founded2020
FoundersDaniel Leaper, Declan Dowling, Ryan Lawrence
Funding Amount£1.6M
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusSeries A
Top InvestorsHaatch, Accelerate Ventures

Heatio builds a home energy management platform that guides homeowners in adopting low-carbon technologies like solar panels and heat pumps. Their system creates personalized decarbonization plans to help households reduce energy bills and move towards net zero.

Year Founded2022
FoundersSimon Roberts, Thomas Farquhar
Funding Amount£3.8M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top InvestorsAscension, SyndicateRoom, NorthInvest, Baltic Ventures, LYVA Labs

Insight Surgery digitizes the surgical planning process with its proprietary platform. They then supply patient-specific medical devices to put that plan directly into effect during surgery.

Year Founded2015
FoundersHenry Pinchbeck, Paul Fotheringham
Funding Amount$4.8M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeries A
Top InvestorsNodenza Venture Partners, Fenwall Investments

42 Additional Liverpool Startups Worth Following

The top 10 are just a glimpse of the energy across Liverpool right now. Founders are building companies in everything from biotech to education, and have raised well over £100 million combined.

Some of these companies are just starting out, while others are well established businesses. Here’s a closer look at the other startups shaping Liverpool's local economy.

StartupIndustryYear FoundedAmount RaisedLast Funding Round
Liverpool ChiroChem logo Liverpool ChiroChemBiotech2014£5.8MVenture Round
Morrisons logo MorrisonsManufacturing1987
iiCON logo iiCONOther2020£10MGrant
SupplyWell logo SupplyWellEducation2017£2MVenture Round
OBT Live logo OBT LiveAI2023£2.3MSeries A
GGM360 logo GGM360Marketplace2024£20kSeed
Fourth Wall logo Fourth WallMedia2019£1.6MDebt Financing
Operam Education Group logo Operam Education GroupEducation2017£8.7MVenture Round
Marine Specialised Technology logo Marine Specialised TechnologyManufacturing2002£6MCorporate Round
InnovateHer logo InnovateHerEducation2017£530kCorporate Round
Ripstone logo RipstoneLogistics2011£1.3MDebt Financing
Asteroid Mining Corporation Ltd logo Asteroid Mining Corporation LtdMobility2016$1.2MPre-Seed
Atomik AM logo Atomik AMManufacturing2023£725kSeed
TTS Pharma logo TTS PharmaBiotech2012£10.9MSeries B
Joloda International logo Joloda InternationalLogistics1962£7.5MVenture Round
Clustr logo ClustrCrypto2022$150kPre-Seed
OCUWELL logo OCUWELLHealthcare2022£975kPre-Seed
vTime logo vTimeEnterprise2013$7.6MSeries A
Big Fang Collective logo Big Fang CollectiveTravel2016£5.5MVenture Round
DAKAEi Technologies LTD logo DAKAEi Technologies LTDAI2024$100kPre-Seed
Happy Drinks Co logo Happy Drinks CoRetail2021£6MEquity Crowdfunding
Nova logo NovaData2015£1.8MEquity Crowdfunding
Manufacturing Technology Centre logo Manufacturing Technology CentreManufacturing2010£402kGrant
The Rayware Group logo The Rayware GroupRetail1975£2.6MDebt Financing
ReNewVax logo ReNewVaxBiotech2022£250kPre-Seed
FLOW logo FLOWHealthcare2021£1.3MPre-Seed
Velstar logo VelstarMarketing2016£300kDebt Financing
ABJAK logo ABJAKRetail2022£350kSeed
MGISS logo MGISSEnterprise2014£600kVenture Round
Lola Cares by Leaf AI logo Lola Cares by Leaf AIAI2023£250kPre-Seed
PIN IoT logo PIN IoTInfrastructure2018£350kSeed
X Tag logo X TagMedia2014£20MPrivate Equity
Damibu Ltd logo Damibu LtdSaaS2010£678.9kGrant
Sentric Music logo Sentric MusicMedia2006£3.3MVenture Round
Cubode logo CubodeSaaS2022£50kSeed
Property Moose logo Property MooseFintech2013£1.9MVenture Round
92 Degrees logo 92 DegreesFood2014£1.4MPrivate Equity
Circada logo CircadaHardware2018£680kSeed
Bitbaby logo BitbabyHardware2020£60kPre-Seed
Myma Medical logo Myma MedicalHealthcare2020£496kGrant
Swished logo SwishedMedia2020£143.6kSeed
Love Lane Brewing logo Love Lane BrewingFood2010£1.1MEquity Crowdfunding

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