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December 23, 2025

11 UK companies VCs will be watching in 2026

We asked investors from Balderton, Atomico and more which UK startups they’ll be keeping an eye on in 2026.


Freya Pratty

5 min read

Madelene Larsson, investor at Giant Ventures.

It’s been a lively year for UK tech — from breakthrough successes to the continued rise of companies such as London-based Revolut, which this year locked in its status as Europe’s most valuable startup with a $75bn valuation.

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Freya Pratty

Freya Pratty is Sifted's associate editor. She covers UK tech and leads Sifted's investigations. Follow her on X , LinkedIn and Bluesky

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