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London's startup scene is a global leader, particularly in the fields of artificial intelligence and financial technology. The city is home to a mix of established players and new companies attracting significant investment.
Companies like Checkout.com and Monzo have each secured $1.8 billion in funding. Meanwhile, newcomer Nscale, founded in 2024, has already raised $1.7 billion for its AI cloud platform.
Below is our list of 100 London startups worth keeping an eye on.
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Get the Sheet for $50Nscale has developed a full-stack AI cloud platform specifically for running enterprise-scale workloads. Their system provides the specialized GPU and telecommunications infrastructure required to power demanding AI applications.
Nothing designs consumer electronics, including smartphones and audio products, with a focus on stripping away complexity. Their products are recognized for a unique transparent design and an emphasis on making technology feel more human and intuitive.
Tide provides a business financial platform that helps small and medium-sized enterprises handle banking, invoicing, and accounting. Their all-in-one solution is designed to streamline administrative tasks for business owners.
Checkout.com offers a global payment processing platform that helps businesses manage online transactions and navigate the digital economy. Their technology provides flexible solutions for enterprises to accept more payment methods, manage fraud, and optimize revenue.
Monzo created a digital bank centered around a user-friendly mobile app that helps people better manage their spending and savings. They provide a transparent approach to banking with innovative features like instant spending notifications and easy-to-use savings pots.
Signal AI offers an external intelligence platform that uses AI to synthesize data from media, social, and regulatory sources. Their service provides decision-makers with crucial insights for managing risk, tracking competitors, and understanding public perception.
CRED has developed an intelligent hub that connects a business's internal systems with predictive AI. The platform processes real-world signals to help sales and marketing teams discover and pursue new growth opportunities.
Attio has created a powerful and flexible CRM built on a data-first architecture. Their platform uses AI to help go-to-market teams manage their pipelines and build any workflow they need.
Moniepoint built an all-in-one financial platform for businesses, combining payments, banking, and credit tools. They focus on digitizing Africa's economy by equipping merchants with the software they need to manage their finances and grow.
Quantexa builds a decision intelligence platform that helps organizations connect data to uncover hidden risks and find new opportunities. Their platform uses AI to provide a single, contextual view of data, which is primarily used for managing risk and fighting financial crime.
Our top ten picks are just a glimpse of the activity across London. Founders are busy building new companies in many fields, but especially in AI and fintech.
You'll see a mix of young ventures and more established businesses that are growing fast. Here are the other companies that make London's startup scene one to watch.
| Startup | Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Last Funding Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI | 2024 | $32.4M | Seed | |
| AI | 2017 | $1.3B | Grant | |
| Enterprise | 2022 | $120.8M | Debt Financing | |
| Fintech | 2019 | £10.9M | Seed | |
| AI | 2019 | $256M | Corporate Round | |
| Media | 2015 | $5.1B | Private Equity | |
| Hardware | 2018 | $56.5M | Series B | |
| AI | 2022 | $75M | Series B | |
| AI | 2019 | $73M | Private Equity | |
| AI | 2014 | $40M | Series B | |
| Healthcare | 2020 | £6.6M | Grant | |
| Nonprofit | 1882 | £490M | Debt Financing | |
| Fintech | 2011 | $529.3M | Venture Round | |
| AI | 2021 | $162.7M | Series B | |
| Fintech | 2004 | $5.8B | Corporate Round | |
| Marketing | 2016 | £198.2M | Private Equity | |
| Analytics | 2004 | $600M | Debt Financing | |
| Media | 2015 | $275.8M | Series C | |
| AI | 2021 | $601.7M | Venture Round | |
| Fintech | 2014 | $259.1M | Debt Financing | |
| AI | 2023 | $67.3M | Series B | |
| AI | 2016 | $419M | Venture Round | |
| Analytics | 2012 | $470M | Series C | |
| Hardware | 1982 | £38M | Grant | |
| Healthcare | 2023 | $33M | Series A | |
| Retail | 2008 | $984.7M | Secondary Market | |
| Data | 2021 | $26M | Series A | |
| Hardware | 2017 | £50M | Series B | |
| Marketing | 2011 | $260M | Venture Round | |
| AI | 2013 | $16M | Seed | |
| Crypto | 2013 | $100M | Corporate Round | |
| Crypto | 2018 | $281M | Undisclosed | |
| InsurTech | 2014 | $41.4M | Series B | |
| Crypto | 2018 | $45.1M | Corporate Round | |
| Analytics | 2018 | $24.6M | Series A | |
| Marketing | 2014 | $200M | Venture Round | |
| SaaS | 2021 | $140M | Venture Round | |
| Fintech | 2016 | $321.5M | Series E | |
| Enterprise | 2021 | $90.1M | Series B | |
| Fintech | 2018 | $52.6M | Private Equity | |
| Fintech | 2011 | $4B | Debt Financing | |
| SaaS | 2019 | $4.5M | Seed | |
| AI | 2024 | $4.5M | Seed | |
| Energy | 2022 | $100.7M | Venture Round | |
| Gaming | 2012 | $853.9M | Venture Round | |
| Cloud | 2020 | $22.8M | Series A | |
| Fintech | 2017 | $12.4M | Grant | |
| Infrastructure | 2011 | $105.6M | — | |
| Retail | 2020 | $9.3M | Venture Round | |
| Mobility | 2012 | $4.7B | Corporate Round | |
| Fintech | 2014 | $242.3M | Debt Financing | |
| Security | 2014 | £46M | Debt Financing | |
| Media | 2007 | $102.4M | Venture Round | |
| Marketing | 2015 | $21.3M | Series A | |
| Crypto | 2019 | $323.1M | Series C | |
| AI | 2017 | $336.6M | Venture Round | |
| AI | 2010 | — | Series A | |
| Fintech | 2015 | $211.3M | Secondary Market | |
| Enterprise | — | $1.2B | Debt Financing | |
| Mobility | 2021 | $5.1M | Seed | |
| Biotech | 2021 | $79.5M | Grant | |
| Fintech | 2014 | $1.1B | Series D | |
| Media | 2016 | $25M | Series A | |
| Enterprise | 2009 | $123.5M | Venture Round | |
| AI | 2017 | $13.2M | Series A | |
| Fintech | 2016 | £56.4M | Equity Crowdfunding | |
| Gaming | 2016 | $110M | Series D | |
| Biotech | 2019 | $117.6M | Series A | |
| Food | 2018 | $78.4M | Series C | |
| Fintech | 1829 | $395M | Debt Financing | |
| Media | 2014 | $27.8M | Series B | |
| Environment | 2021 | $7M | Grant | |
| AI | 2021 | $1M | Pre-Seed | |
| Fintech | 2020 | $75.6M | Series A | |
| AI | 2023 | $6.2M | Seed | |
| Fintech | 2017 | $15M | Series A | |
| Media | 2020 | $14M | Series A | |
| Enterprise | 2019 | £948M | Debt Financing | |
| Fintech | 2015 | $1.9B | Series E | |
| Fintech | 1590 | $500M | Private Equity | |
| Infrastructure | 2013 | £1.2B | Debt Financing | |
| Enterprise | 2012 | £31.1M | Corporate Round | |
| Fintech | 2012 | $182.1M | Series D | |
| Data | 2020 | $13M | Series A | |
| AI | 2024 | $17M | Seed | |
| Fintech | 2019 | $50M | Series A | |
| Retail | 2007 | $55M | Venture Round | |
| Crypto | 2018 | $4M | Venture Round | |
| Fintech | 2023 | $10.1M | Debt Financing | |
| Retail | 2021 | $285M | Series B |
