316 AI venture capital firms in the UK (2026)
We've curated 316 venture capital firms backing AI startups across the UK. Sort by cheque size, stage, and sector focus to find the right investor fit.
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Updated daily by John-Pierre Clark| AI Venture Capital Firms | Investment Focus | Startup Investments | Round Size | Connect |
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 Ahren Innovation Capital( ) Ahren is a venture capital firm specialising in deep technology and deep science... London  | ||||
 Octopus Ventures( ) This venture capital firm focuses on investing in sectors such as B2B Software, ... London | ||||
 Calculus Capital( ) Calculus Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in innovative companies ... London | ||||
 Balderton Capital( ) Balderton Capital is a venture capital firm focusing primarily on technology and... London | ||||
 Araya Ventures( ) The firm invests in exceptional individuals who are transforming the way we live... London | ||||
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 Creator Ventures( ) Creator Ventures focuses on the consumer internet and social media sectors, inve... London | ||||
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 9900 Capital( ) London | ||||
 firedrop( ) London | AlphaJack & Jill | |||
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 GameTech Ventures( ) STORY is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in early-stage technol... London | ||||
 Bowmark Capital( ) Bowmark Capital, founded in 1997, manages £2bn across more than 50 investments, ... London | ||||
 Goldacre( ) Goldacre is a specialist investment firm focused on digital infrastructure and t... London | Faradai | |||
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Explore top venture capital firms investing in UK AI startups — from seed funds backing applied AI tools to growth-stage firms betting on foundational models and infrastructure. These VCs are actively deploying capital into sectors like computer vision, generative AI, robotics, and LLM tooling.
This list highlights firms with a proven track record in artificial intelligence, whether in B2B SaaS, health AI, or autonomous systems. We include fund size, investment stage, focus areas, and links to portfolio companies.
🏁 Use this directory to:
- Find VC firms investing in AI-first UK startups
- Explore specialisms like applied AI, LLM infra, robotics, and computer vision
- See example investments and portfolio strategies
- Compare fund size, cheque range, and lead/co-invest patterns
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