UK Startups Hub

🚀🤖 The future of warehouse automation is here! VersaTile Automation, a UK-based spin-off of Tharsus Group, is revolutionizing how warehouses operate with AI-driven robotic automation. Founded in 2023, the company is tackling inefficiencies by making storage dynamic, intelligent, and real-time actionable. 📦⚡ Their flagship products: 🔹 Matrix – a 3D system for totes 🔹 Grid – a 2D system for pallets & cages Both powered by the same AI platform and their unique “moving tile” technology, creating a seamless flow of goods while eliminating wasted time and space. With £8M seed funding secured in 2024, VersaTile Automation is set to transform the logistics landscape, making warehouses smarter, faster, and more adaptable than ever before. #versatileautomation #warehouseautomation #AI #robotics #SmartWarehousing #LogisticsInnovation #FutureOfWork #SupplyChainTech #tarsus #UKTech

🎙️✨ Meet Neuphonic – the London-based startup redefining real-time voice technology! Founded in 2024 by Jiameng Gao and Sohaib Ahmad, Neuphonic is building the world’s fastest AI-powered text-to-speech (TTS) engine with latency under 25 milliseconds. 🚀 🔑 Key highlights: ⚡ Ultra-low-latency TTS API for conversational AI, gaming & customer service 🧠 Patent-pending word-by-word speech algorithm – hyper-responsive & natural 🌍 Multilingual + customizable for speed, prosody & emotion 💰 £3M pre-seed funding (Oct 2024) led by Moonfire VC with Tiny VC, Salica Oryx Fund & Cur8 Capital Neuphonic’s mission? To enable seamless, human-like voice interactions that move us closer to a future where screens are optional. #VoiceTech #AIInnovation #SpeechAI #texttospeech #ConversationalAI #GamingTech #customerexperience #humancomputerinteraction #startupfunding #moonfirevc

🚀 Redefining the Future of Manufacturing 🚀 Orbital Composites is pioneering autonomous manufacturing systems that are transforming how high-performance aerospace and defense hardware is built. By combining precision robotics with AI-driven 3D printing, they eliminate the need for traditional tooling, manual labor, and post-processing delivering scalable, repeatable, and lightweight solutions. ✨ Key Innovations: 🔹 Applications: Tactical drones, reentry heat shields, and space-grade components. 🔹 Materials: Aerospace-grade polymers, ceramic composites, and carbon fiber—lighter and stronger than metal. 🔹 Systems: The Orbital S and Orbital e- robotic 3D printing platforms, built for scalability and mass production. 🔹 Partnerships: Collaborations with the U.S. DoD, DOE, Space Force ($1.7M contract), Axiom Space, and Northrop Grumman. With a bold vision for in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM), Orbital Composites is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible building the future of aerospace both on Earth and beyond. 🌌 #orbitalcomposites #AerospaceInnovation #3DPrinting #DefenseTech #SpaceTech #additivemanufacturing #AdvancedMaterials #FutureOfManufacturing #robotics #AIEngineering #spaceexploration

🌟 Finding the right care for your loved ones shouldn’t be overwhelming. That’s where Lottie comes in. 💜 Lottie is a UK-based digital marketplace that helps families easily compare care homes, home care, and retirement living options all in one place. From transparent pricing to personalized shortlists and free expert support, Lottie makes navigating elderly care simpler, clearer, and stress-free. Because when it comes to care, peace of mind matters most. 🏡✨ #newstartupbusiness #newstartupuk #startup #Lottie #elderlycare #caresupport #CareExperts #seniorliving #retirementliving #homecare #carehome #UKCareServices #CompassionInCare

🌐✨ Building a Safer Internet with AI Founded in 2019 by Sasha Haco and James Thewlis, Unitary is pioneering ethical and empathetic AI to keep online spaces safe. Their advanced technology analyzes visual, aural, and textual content to understand context—helping platforms identify harmful content at a scale no human moderator could match. With $15M Series A funding (Oct 2023), Unitary is expanding its impact by powering Virtual Agents that automate high-volume moderation for social media, gaming, and dating platforms. Their mission? To create a safer, kinder digital world while helping platforms stay ahead of challenges like the UK’s Online Safety Bill. 💡 www.unitary.ai #AI #contentmoderation #EthicalAI #TrustAndSafety #Saferinternet #TechForGood #unitaryai #DigitalSafety #ResponsibleAI #OnlineSafety

🌿 Introducing Myndtime a UK-based startup redefining mental well-being with a refreshingly non-tech approach. Founded in January 2025 by Patricia Porter, Myndtime is on a mission to support neurodivergent individuals and anyone facing stress, anxiety, or sensory overload. At the heart of their innovation is a silicone wristband with an interactive, textured surface a discreet, portable tool designed to help users self-regulate and stay grounded through tactile stimulation, often called “stimming.” Recognized as a standout story from the NatWest Accelerator programme, Myndtime is already making waves in the mental health and wellness space. With its official launch planned for September 2025, this wearable is set to bring comfort, calm, and confidence into everyday life. 💫 ✨ Sometimes, the simplest solutions are the most powerful. Pat Porter #myndtime #mentalhealth #NeurodivergentSupport #stressrelief #WellBeingInnovation #mindfulnesstools #StimmingSupport #anxietyrelief #startupstory #futureofwellbeing

🚚⚡ HIVED: The Future of Parcel Delivery Is 100% Electric 🌍📦 Meet Hived, the UK-based startup revolutionizing e-commerce delivery with zero emissions and a customer-first mindset. Their mission? To become the most loved delivery network by combining speed, simplicity, and sustainability. 💚 🔋 What Makes Hived Different? 100% Electric Fleet: Nationwide deliveries without the carbon footprint Live Tracking & AI-Powered Logistics: Real-time updates + smarter routes 📸 99% On-Time Delivery: Backed by proof-of-delivery photos & fast live chat 🤝 Trusted by Big Brands: ASOS, Uniqlo, Nespresso, Zara & more 🏆 Recognition & Growth 🥇 UK Startup of the Year 2024 🔝 #4 on the 2025 Startups 100 Index 🚀 9th fastest-growing startup in the UK & Ireland (Sifted100, 2025) With backing from top investors like Maersk Growth, Pale Blue Dot, and Planet A Ventures, Hived is setting a new standard in sustainable delivery. Fast. Friendly. Fossil-Free. That’s Hived. #SustainableDelivery #GreenLogistics #allelectricfleet #lastmiledelivery #ukstartups #StartupOfTheYear #EcoFriendlyDelivery #CleanTransport #AIinLogistics #customerexperience #Climatetech #zeroemissions #ecommercesolutions #FutureOfDelivery

💡 Transforming Eating Disorder Care with AI Meet Univa Health 💙🤝 Founded in 2024 by Rich Andrews and Jose Santos, Univa Health is a UK-based startup on a mission to revolutionize the way eating disorders are treated. Their AI-powered digital platform delivers personalized, evidence-based care for patients and their families, while equipping clinicians with powerful tools to monitor, manage, and treat these complex conditions more effectively. With funding secured, Univa Health is partnering with the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) for its first clinical study, and expanding its technology and clinical teams to bring life-changing innovation to mental health care. #univahealth #healthtech #MentalHealthInnovation #eatingdisorders #AIinHealthcare #digitalhealth #PatientCare #NHS #HealthcareInnovation #startupnews #MedicalTechnology #mentalhealthcare

⚖️ Wordsmith AI is transforming the future of in-house legal work! 🤖📄 Founded in 2024 by Ross McNairn, a lawyer-turned-engineer, this UK-based company is empowering legal teams with AI-driven workflow automation. From contract reviews to drafting and policy guidance, Wordsmith AI helps in-house lawyers work faster, smarter, and with greater precision. With a $25M Series A led by Index Ventures, the mission is clear: enable lawyers to become “legal engineers” who can build and deploy legal logic seamlessly across their organizations. 🚀 #wordsmithai #legaltech #AIInLaw #WorkflowAutomation #ContractReview #policyautomation #LegalInnovation #LawyerTools #inhousecounsel #IndexVentures #SeriesAFunding #ukstartups #FutureOfLaw

🚀 Tessl Reimagining Software Development for the AI Era 🤖💻 Founded in 2024 by Guy Podjarny (founder of Snyk), Tessl (tessl.io) is building an AI-native development platform designed to completely transform how software is created. Instead of simply adding AI to existing coding workflows, Tessl introduces a new paradigm where developers provide natural language specifications and the AI takes care of generating, maintaining, and testing the software. With $125 million in funding, Tessl is scaling its platform and team to lead the future of AI-driven software development. This is more than just coding with AI it’s redefining the entire development lifecycle. 🌟 #ainativedevelopment #AIcoding #FutureOfSoftware #softwaredevelopment #naturallanguagecoding #AITesting #aidrivendevelopment #TechInnovation #startupnews #AIFirst #softwareengineering #codingreimagined #AIDevTools #aiandcode