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Recently Funded Food and Beverage Startups in the United Kingdom

Updated Sep 2026

FundedIQ holds 129 funded Food and Beverage startups in the United Kingdom (UK) and keeps their funding rounds, amounts, investors, industries, locations and company details up to date. This page provides an overview of the Food and Beverage startup funding landscape in the United Kingdom, along with the 100 most recently funded Food and Beverage startups in the United Kingdom.

Food and Beverage startups in the United Kingdom closed 60 funding rounds over the last 24 months, 28 of them in the last 12 months, and raised $301M in disclosed capital. The median disclosed round is $1.3M, with the middle half of rounds falling between $410K and $4.9M. London and Leeds hold the deepest concentrations of these companies.

London dominates the geography of this segment. Early stage funding defines the risk profile, as seed capital leads the way. Small team sizes indicate lean operations. The presence of specialized venture firms indicates a preference for scalable technology over traditional hospitality. This concentration of institutional capital creates a high barrier for entry and favors founders with existing ties to major investment houses.

Food and Beverage funded startup statistics in the United Kingdom

Funded Food and Beverage startups in the United Kingdom
129
tracked in the database
Funding rounds, last 12 months
28
60 over 24 months
Disclosed capital raised, 24 months
$301M
53 of 60 rounds disclosed an amount
Median round size
$1.3M
middle half $410K to $4.9M

Most recent funding round on record: Jul 2026.

100 most recently funded Food and Beverage startups in the United Kingdom

100 of 129

Ordered by the date of the latest funding round. Each row gives the company, its location and industry, what it does, the stage and date of that round, and the disclosed amount.

R
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Reformed offers functional coffee and matcha products via a direct-to-consumer subscription model.
Series A ·
$23M
C
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Creatime develops functional food products that combine creatine and protein in snack bar formats for fitness…
Seed ·
$1.3M
F
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Friday4:30 operates an end-to-end SaaS incident management platform designed to streamline live crisis…
Pre-Seed ·
$450k
N
North Star Coffee Roasters
Leeds, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
North Star Coffee Roasters is a coffee shop that offers confectionery items such as dried fruit, chocolates,…
Series Unknown ·
Undisclosed
N
Wetherby, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
NuWave mood enhancing, alcohol-free beers are meticulously crafted with the good quality brewing ingredients,…
Series Unknown ·
$410k
P
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
As a runner, Pip was always on the lookout for delicious things to eat before heading out into the great…
Series Unknown ·
$80k
A
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Adamo Food is a UK-based food tech company developing plant-based whole-cut meats using proprietary…
Series Unknown ·
$12M
F
Chester, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Brazilian-inspired premium lager brand offering gluten-free, vegan beer with a social impact focus through…
Series Unknown ·
$20k
K
Manchester, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Kingsland Drinks is a premier independent UK supplier of wine and spirits specializing in providing a…
Series Unknown ·
$88M
A
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
All Things Butter offers natural butter that is organic.
Seed ·
$4.9M
J
Pathhead, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Jump Ship Brewing is a brewing company that specializes in the production of alcohol-free beers and…
Series Unknown ·
$200k
C
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Clean Food Group offers sustainable options in the form of fats and oils, including liquid oils such as…
Seed ·
$6.1M
F
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Froot Pops brings a household obsession to the freezer aisle with its signature chocolate-dipped fruit.…
Seed ·
$1.5M
L
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Living Things makes lightly carbonated beverages that are low in sugar and rich in fiber and prebiotics.
Seed ·
Undisclosed
D
Tynemouth, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Deep North operates as an independent coffee and doughnut shop.
Series Unknown ·
$50k
G
Dingwall, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
GlenWyvis may be a new name, but it's history dates back to the 17th century, where it's origins can be found…
Series Unknown ·
$680k
G
Kingston Upon Thames, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Good Guys Bakehouse creates nutritious cookies using genuine ingredients for authentic taste, and they are…
Series Unknown ·
$410k
P
Punchy
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Punchy is a beverages company that produces craft punch.
Series Unknown ·
Undisclosed
L
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Love Sum Dumplings the brand is focusing on diversity and adventure, are you looking to explore unique…
Series Unknown ·
$2.7M
H
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Heights provide the daily nutrients, knowledge, and network you need to elevate your cognitive potential and…
Series Unknown ·
$2.7M
B
Greenford, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Borough Broth is a manufacturer and supplier of food and beverages made using water, organic vegetables, and…
Series Unknown ·
$9.9M
D
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Doughlicious is a food company that specializes in gluten-free dessert snacks called Cookie Dough & Gelato…
Venture - Series Unknown ·
Undisclosed
L
Rendlesham, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
L.A. Brewery produces delicious non-alcoholic kombucha made from health-boosting teas, fruits, and botanicals.
Equity Crowdfunding ·
$980k
S
Nottingham, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Sauce Shop is a food and beverage company specializing in a range of artisan sauces made with high-quality…
Series Unknown ·
$1.0M
B
Cheltenham, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Bay's Kitchen is a provider of gluten free, dairy free foods, most of which are vegan too.
Pre-Seed ·
$340k
F
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Farmer J is a food service provider that Serving honest food, that rolls with the seasons, is mindfully…
Venture - Series Unknown ·
$24M
P
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Natural energy drinks are offered by PerfectTed.
Venture - Series Unknown ·
$8.0M
E
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Embargo is a technology platform designed for the hospitality sector that offers a digital loyalty card and…
Seed ·
$3.5M
W
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Win-Win is a company in the fermentation food technology industry that produces tasty and sustainable…
Series A ·
$4.1M
S
Waltham Cross, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
SushiDog is a company that specializes in creating sushi rolls, poke bowls, and asian salads.
Series Unknown ·
$1.8M
L
Sheffield, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Lembas is a startup in the food technology industry that has created a patent-pending peptide called "GLP-1…
Pre-Seed ·
$3.6M
G
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Cut out the crap and have a stack of our Delicious, Nutritious, Wholesome Pancakes! Pumped with protein and…
Seed ·
$680k
V
VITAL Drinks
Sittingbourne, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
VITAL Drinks offers beverages that promote digestive health, provide natural energy, and deliver essential…
Angel ·
Undisclosed
C
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Established by Spencer Matthews, CleanCo is the top independent Non-Alcoholic Spirit brand globally, growing…
Series Unknown ·
$5.0M
A
Farsley, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Amity Brew is a craft brewery and pub that provides craft beer and carefully selected variety packs so that…
Series Unknown ·
$200k
X
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
XOXO Soda is a company that makes plant-based beverages with prebiotic fiber. Their drinks are low in sugar…
Series Unknown ·
$5.2M
S
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Sayvr is a startup focused on using technology to help people reduce food waste and cook more efficiently.…
Pre-Seed ·
$70k
S
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Something & Nothing specializes in seltzer made from natural ingredients and low in calories.
Seed ·
$2.6M
B
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Innovative health tech company leading the way to the future of personalized health. Our proprietary…
Series Unknown ·
$1.1M
C
Cardiff, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Coffi Lab provides exceptional coffee, comfortable meeting places, and friendly hospitality.
Seed ·
$2.1M
T
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
The Cookaway offers an exciting range of world cuisine menus put together by our expert chefs and available…
Series Unknown ·
$660k
B
Neyland, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Barti Rum is a spiced rum brand proudly born in Pembrokeshire, West Wales back in 2017. Inspired by a local…
Series Unknown ·
$290k
W
Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
WowzaBox offers high-quality Chinese meal kits.
Series Unknown ·
$220k
N
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Neurita Premium Tequila, sourced from Jalisco, Mexico. Neurita's delicious range of Fruit Infused Tequilas…
Series Unknown ·
$170k
G
G Spot
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Founded by Gillian Anderson, G Spot is the sweet spot between taste and functionality. Our drinks are…
Series Unknown ·
Undisclosed
A
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Great health leads to empowered living, and ARTAH was created with a simple goal in mind: to help you achieve…
Seed ·
$3.8M
M
Leeds, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Transformational protein technology for fat replacement, texture enhancement and nutrient delivery in the…
Seed ·
$4.6M
Q
Birmingham, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
We are Quest, a UK-based B2B company developing high quality cell lines and ingredients that will make…
Series Unknown ·
$320k
C
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Compass Box is a manufacturing enterprise that blends and bottles scotch whisky.
Series Unknown ·
$46M
F
Norwich, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Why limit yourself to enjoying Michelin-listed, chef-prepared meals only in restaurants? With the Farmyard…
Series Unknown ·
$100k
P
Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Better-for-you beer, without compromise in taste. Award winning taste with 30% fewer calories, 63% fewer…
Series Unknown ·
$1.2M
Y
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Yolk was born out of frustration - in London, a wonderful culinary city, why should grab-&-go be so dull?…
Series Unknown ·
$860k
L
Aberdeen, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Leap Automation offers end-of-line automation and machine vision systems to assist food producers in…
Series Unknown ·
$11M
D
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
DISTIL is a company that specializes in the marketing and sale of alcoholic beverages, including popular…
Series Unknown ·
$870k
D
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
DELLI believes that good food is for everyone. The customer can both buy and sell. A buyer, can enjoy…
Seed ·
$6.0M
F
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
FieldGoods is a meal brand that aims to revolutionize the concept of ready meals by producing frozen meals…
Angel ·
$960k
E
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
E-Vittles provides hospitality by offering virtual restaurant brands led by experienced chefs.
Series Unknown ·
$270k
B
Hitchin, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Botivo is a large-sipping botanical aperitif made with five fresh botanicals: orange zest, rosemary, thyme,…
Series Unknown ·
$1.2M
B
Bristol, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
100% natural activated snacks to help the nation #GetGutHappy 🙌🏼
Series Unknown ·
$1.9M
T
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
THIS company offers plant-based meat products designed for those who enjoy meat. Their products are made from…
Series C ·
$25M
R
Poole, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Renais Spirits is a company in the beverage industry that produces high-end gin infused with grapes that have…
Seed ·
$2.4M
R
Exeter, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Rockfish is a seafood eatery that procures, cooks, and serves fresh seafood from the local area to customers…
Series Unknown ·
$1.6M
D
DIRTEA
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
DIRTEA produces mushroom extract powders, coffees, and cacao super blend teas aimed at promoting improved…
Series Unknown ·
Undisclosed
K
Kibris Holdings
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Kibris Holdings is a distributor and wholesaler of British food service products.
Seed ·
Undisclosed
A
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
At AEROPOWDER we are creating a new value chain from surplus feathers (10mt of material generated every…
Series Unknown ·
$190k
H
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
H&G created the first Avocado Oil Mayonnaise in the UK and Europe that is free from sugar, gluten,…
Series Unknown ·
$640k
T
Exeter, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Two Drifters Distillery is the first in the world to create rum distilleries that are carbon-negative. After…
Series Unknown ·
$130k
M
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
London tech start-up for companies to measure food product emissions and report their total Scope 3 emissions…
Seed ·
$1.6M
M
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
MOMO Kombucha is a company that provides a variety of flavors of kombucha as part of their food and beverage…
Series Unknown ·
$1.3M
N
Hammersmith, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Nice Rice is a brand that provides convenient pouches of ready-to-heat rice made from basmati rice sourced…
Pre-Seed ·
$700k
N
Guildford, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Nukoko is a company that produces chocolate directly from beans and does not use cocoa. By utilizing…
·
$1.4M
T
Finchley, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Tasty Mates is a sugar confectionery startup.
Angel ·
$80k
S
Groombridge, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Stocked is a food delivery app that offers ready-to-eat meals. Stocked was founded in 2020 and was…
Angel ·
$60k
S
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Serious Pig uses ingredients to make the tasty snacks. They are made from outdoor-reared pork raised by…
Series Unknown ·
$250k
A
Algapelago
Appledore, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Algapelago is an operator of a seaweed farming enterprise aimed at the food, animal feed, cosmetics,…
Series Unknown ·
Undisclosed
C
CROSSIP
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
CROSSIP is a newly introduced spirit that is free from alcohol and aims to add some excitement to the world…
Seed ·
Undisclosed
A
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
At Amino, we use an innovative approach to amino acid supplementation to create products that help people…
Series Unknown ·
$240k
M
Mighty Slice
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
We are dedicated at Mighty Slice to crafting protein snacks that you will truly enjoy. We have transformed…
Pre-Seed ·
Undisclosed
V
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
A zero sugar & zero calories clean energy drink, super powered by yerba mate. We exist to provide clean…
Series Unknown ·
$1.5M
L
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Hello Linkedin Member, I warmly and sincerely welcome you as you explore the Letoon Holding Ltd platform. Our…
Series Unknown ·
$25M
O
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Oatsu offers scrumptious and convenient morning meals that are both nutritious and beneficial for digestion,…
Series Unknown ·
$140k
T
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
The Turmeric Co creates an exclusive selection of tasty turmeric shots, with each shot containing a blend of…
Series A ·
$1.2M
F
Cardiff, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Flawsome! was founded by passionate duo Karina and Maciek who were inspired by their nan’s tasty recipes to…
Pre-Seed ·
$240k
E
Mytholmroyd, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
The Equinox Kombucha is an exceptional and invigorating beverage made from fermented tea, infused with herbs…
Series Unknown ·
$1.2M
L
Hackney, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Loah is a Beers without alcohol yet nonetheless full of flavor. Loah's intention is to offer something new to…
Series Unknown ·
$410k
O
Nottingham, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Origin Kitchen makes nutritious & delicious plant-based alternatives using the natural genius of our…
Series Unknown ·
$20k
T
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Let's be honest and present in the moment. Sweet doesn't compare to savoury. Savoury is bold, tantalizing,…
Series Unknown ·
$20k
W
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Wavey Ice is a business that specializes in both alcoholic ice pops and pre-made cocktails that are ready to…
Series Unknown ·
$680k
S
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Swingers creates an incredible communal atmosphere by offering an exciting blend of mini-golf, delicious…
Series C ·
$52M
J
Darlington, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
JLM Global Foods produces snack foods.
Series Unknown ·
$6.9M
T
Edinburgh, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Three Robins provdes Food & Beverages from breakfast through to bedtime.
Series Unknown ·
$100k
Y
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Yachtdrop gives yacht companies the best tools possible for building a successful eCommerce operation. Our…
Seed ·
$110k
M
Chesterfield, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Magnavale strives to facilitate a supply chain that is as short as possible, to provide a full range of…
Series Unknown ·
$470k
N
Nuisance Drinks
Edinburgh, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Nuisance Drinks is a food and beverage service company.
Series Unknown ·
Undisclosed
P
Pimentae
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Because we live in London, we are all too familiar with the contemptuous reactions to the mention of tequila.…
Pre-Seed ·
Undisclosed
F
FoodSquared
Cambridge, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Realistic and healthy plant-based shellfish.
Seed ·
Undisclosed
N
Leeds, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
North Brewing offers a diverse selection of beers ranging from hazy hoppy IPAs, refreshing pilsners, and…
Series Unknown ·
$380k
M
Mondo Brewing Company
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Mondo Brewing Company adopts a seasonal, collaborative, and customer-focused strategy in the production of a…
Series Unknown ·
Undisclosed
H
Tring, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
Nutritionally complete, convenient, affordable food, with minimal impact on animals and the environment. Huel…
Series B ·
$24M
J
London, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage
We produce unique things. Plant-based only SHOP COLLECTION 01 BURRELLA®, CREMATTATM, and SUPERSTRACCIA® ONLINE
Seed ·
$5.9M

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Where are funded Food and Beverage startups located in the United Kingdom?

Where funded Food and Beverage startups in the United Kingdom are based, by the city on the company record.

City
Funded startups
Leeds
4
Edinburgh
3
Bristol
2
Cardiff
2
Manchester
2
Newcastle Upon Tyne
2

Funding stages of funded Food and Beverage startups in the United Kingdom

How the last 24 months of funding rounds for funded Food and Beverage startups in the United Kingdom break down by stage.

Stage
Rounds, last 24 months

A further 40 rounds in this period were announced without a stage label and are not ranked above.

About the FundedIQ Food and Beverage startup funding data in the United Kingdom

FundedIQ tracks announced startup funding rounds and organises them by company, funding date, stage, amount, industry, location and investor. The dataset is refreshed weekly, and new rounds are normalised and de-duplicated before they are published, so the same round reported twice on different dates is recorded once.

Figures on this page cover the 129 funded Food and Beverage startups in the United Kingdom currently tracked. Round counts, capital totals and the median round are computed over a trailing 24 months. Rounds whose amount was not disclosed (7 of 60 in that period) are counted as rounds but excluded from capital totals and from the median. The most recent round on record for funded Food and Beverage startups in the United Kingdom is dated Jul 2026.

The table above shows the 100 most recently funded companies. Full funding histories, investor lists and founder contacts across the whole dataset open on a FundedIQ plan.

Frequently asked questions

How many funded Food and Beverage startups are there in the United Kingdom?

FundedIQ tracks 129 funded Food and Beverage startups in the United Kingdom. This page lists the 100 most recently funded of them, ordered by the date of their latest round, and the full set is available on a FundedIQ plan.

How much funding have Food and Beverage startups in the United Kingdom raised?

Food and Beverage startups in the United Kingdom tracked by FundedIQ have raised $301M in disclosed capital across 60 funding rounds over the last 24 months, including 28 rounds in the last 12 months. 53 of those 60 rounds disclosed an amount; undisclosed rounds are excluded from the capital total.

Which cities have the most funded Food and Beverage startups in the United Kingdom?

London leads with 71 companies, then Leeds (4), Edinburgh (3) and Bristol (2).

What is a typical funding round size for Food and Beverage startups in the United Kingdom?

The median disclosed round over the last 24 months is $1.3M, and the middle half of rounds fall between $410K and $4.9M. Round sizes vary widely by stage, so the seed and later-stage bands sit well either side of that figure.

What is the most common funding stage for Food and Beverage startups in the United Kingdom?

Seed is the most common labelled stage, with 12 rounds in the last 24 months, ahead of Pre-Seed (4) and Series A (2). A further 40 rounds were announced without a stage label and are not counted here.

How often is the Food and Beverage startup funding data in the United Kingdom updated?

The dataset is refreshed weekly. New rounds are normalised and de-duplicated before they are published, and the most recent round currently on record for funded Food and Beverage startups in the United Kingdom is dated Jul 2026. Counts and totals on this page are recomputed on every refresh.

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