About Consumer sector in United Kingdom
The Consumer sector in United Kingdom comprises 188K companies, including 5.3K funded companies having collectively raised $68B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 3.71K are Series A+ funded, and 21 have achieved unicorn status.
Consumer sector in United Kingdom has seen 1.69K acquisitions and 1.38K IPOs.
This sector includes companies providing products and services to consumers through technology.
Consumer sector is also known as Consumer IT or Consumer Technology.
Companies that provide ecommerce platforms to consumers to buy products and companies that provide tech based services solutions to consumers. Also includes tech based sports solutions, mobile apps, productivity tools, etc that are used directly by consumers. Companies that provide solutions to businesses i.e., both products and services are excluded.
Top Consumer Companies in United Kingdom
There are 188,298 Consumer startups in United Kingdom which include Deliveroo, Farfetch, Funding Circle, Shazam, Gett. Out of these, 5,298 startups are funded, with 3,708 having secured Series A+ funding, and 21 achieving unicorn status.
2026 has seen the creation of 464 Consumer startups in United Kingdom. Over the past 10 years, an average of 2,573 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of University of Oxford, University of Cambridge and Imperial College London.
Here is the list of top Consumer startups in United Kingdom
1. Deliveroo
Operator of an online marketplace connecting consumers with local merchants. This platform facilitates the delivery of prepared meals, groceries, and retail products from various vendors to residential and commercial addresses. Logistics technology coordinates the movement of goods between suppliers and recipients. The service manages the fulfillment process to ensure items are transported from the point of sale to the final destination.
Key facts about Deliveroo
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $2.95B
- Investors: Amazon, Greenoaks and 130 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Jun 15, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 86/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 1,297 Competitors
2. Farfetch
Online retailer offering multi-category fashion products. The product catalog includes apparel, handbags, shoes, watches, jewelry, backpacks, belts, and more for men, women, and kids. In addition, the company also offers pre-owned fashion products. Its mobile application is available for Android and iOS platforms.
Key facts about Farfetch
- Founded Year: 2007
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $709M
- Investors: Headline, Advent Life Sciences and 30 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Apr 27, 2020, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 86/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 85 Competitors
Online lending platform providing financing solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. The platform enables users to access credit with instant decisions and AI-powered risk assessments. The platform connects SMEs needing capital, such as for cash flow, stock purchases, or growth, with institutional investors.
Key facts about Funding Circle
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $373M
- Investors: Accel, Index Ventures and 21 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Aug 28, 2019, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 83/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 3,408 Competitors
4. Shazam
App-based music identification platform. It allows users to identify songs and connect them with artists, TV shows, ads, cinema, radio, and retail environments. The app is available for Android and iOS users. It also provides top music charts on various platforms.
Key facts about Shazam
- Founded Year: 2000
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $149M
- Investors: Kleiner Perkins, IVP and 22 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Feb 05, 2015, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 80/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 53 Competitors
5. Gett
Gett offers an app-based ride-hailing platform. The platform enables users to book their ride by providing location, passenger details and more. It offers features like real-time tracking, variant payment options, electric fleet to optimize carbon emission rate and more. Also, it extends its services to corporates. Also, it offers a Saas- enabled platform to manage end-to-end business operations of taxi management. The mobile app is available for both Android and iOS devices
Key facts about Gett
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $1.02B
- Investors: Volkswagen Group, Kreos Capital and 13 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Jan 12, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 79/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 1,050 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the Consumer sector in United Kingdom
464 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Consumer sector in United Kingdom. 5,605 Consumer startups in United Kingdom were founded in 2020 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 464 |
2025 | 230 |
2024 | 650 |
2023 | 1,600 |
2022 | 2,153 |
2021 | 3,600 |
2020 | 5,605 |
2019 | 4,658 |
2018 | 3,736 |
2017 | 3,043 |
Stage-wise distribution of Consumer sector companies in United Kingdom
Out of the total 188,298 Consumer companies in United Kingdom, 5,298 have secured funding. Among them, 3,708 have reached Series A or higher, and 3,296 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 188,298
Funded - 5,298
Series A+ - 3,708
Series B+ - 3,296
Series C+ - 3,178
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 188,298 |
Funded | 5,298 |
Series A+ | 3,708 |
Series B+ | 3,296 |
Series C+ | 3,178 |
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Funding Trends in the Consumer sector in United Kingdom
Total funding year-on-year in the Consumer sector in United Kingdom
The Consumer sector in United Kingdom saw a total funding of more than $57.3B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $9.52B. There has been a total funding of $930M in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $930M |
2025 | $4.55B |
2024 | $2.88B |
2023 | $6B |
2022 | $8.4B |
2021 | $9.52B |
2020 | $5.37B |
2019 | $6.53B |
2018 | $9B |
2017 | $4.08B |
Recent Funding Rounds in Consumer in United Kingdom
In the year 2026, till July 2026, Consumer companies in United Kingdom have raised $703M in equity funding across 70 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till July 2025), Consumer companies in United Kingdom had raised $1.86B across 122 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 62.28% drop in funding in Consumer companies in United Kingdom as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Consumer companies in United Kingdom:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 7699 | Jul 30, 2026 | and 3 more | |
Seed | 2192 | Jul 29, 2026 | and 2 more | |
Seed | 5443 | Jul 16, 2026 | and 2 more | |
Series B | 1279 | Jul 15, 2026 | ||
Seed | 9522 | Jul 14, 2026 | and 1 more |
Top Investors in Consumer in United Kingdom
Accel is the top investor in Consumer companies in United Kingdom based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Consumer companies in United Kingdom:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Palo Alto (United States) | ||
Sunnyvale (United States) | ||
Menlo Park (United States) | ||
Menlo Park (United States) | ||
London (United Kingdom) |
M&A activity in Consumer sector in United Kingdom
In the year 2026, till July 2026, 54 acquisitions happened in Consumer sector in United Kingdom. Last year, in 2025, a total of 128 acquisitions happened in Consumer sector in United Kingdom.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Consumer sector in United Kingdom:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jul 27, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 22, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 21, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 07, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 30, 2026 |
Acquisition trends in Consumer sector in United Kingdom
Here are the acquisition trends in Consumer sector in United Kingdom:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 54 |
2025 | 128 |
2024 | 156 |
2023 | 137 |
2022 | 191 |
2021 | 171 |
2020 | 150 |
2019 | 135 |
2018 | 149 |
2017 | 111 |
IPOs in Consumer in United Kingdom
In the year 2026, till July 2026, 1 IPO happened in Consumer sector in United Kingdom.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Consumer sector in United Kingdom:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Jul 31, 2026 | Euronext Exchange (Euronext) | |
Jun 03, 2025 | London Stock Exchange (LSE) | |
Mar 21, 2025 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Feb 13, 2024 | Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) | |
Feb 08, 2024 | American Stock Exchange (NYSEAMERICAN) |
Colleges which produce the most Consumer companies in United Kingdom
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Consumer in United Kingdom
Most number of Consumer startups in United Kingdom have been founded by alumni from University of Oxford, University of Cambridge and Imperial College London.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
University of Oxford | 208 |
University of Cambridge | 201 |
Imperial College London | 106 |
University College London | 102 |
London School of Economics and Political Science | 77 |
London Business School (LBS) | 66 |
University of Bristol | 61 |
INSEAD | 56 |
University of Manchester | 55 |
King’s College London | 44 |
Total funding in Consumer companies founded by alumni from top colleges in United Kingdom
In the last 10 years, University of Oxford graduates' Consumer companies in United Kingdom have raised the most funding among top colleges. University of Pennsylvania alumni are second, and Wharton School alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
University of Oxford | $5.53B |
University of Pennsylvania | $3.06B |
Wharton School | $3.05B |
University of Chicago | $3.01B |
University of Cambridge | $2.62B |
University College London | $1.98B |
Stanford University | $1.29B |
University of Manchester | $1.17B |
INSEAD | $1.06B |
Stanford Business School | $1.03B |
Top News in Consumer in United Kingdom
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Evri Extends Partnership with Haul&Store, Anticipating Significant Parcel Volume IncreaseLogistics Manager•Jul 29, 2026•Evri, MHS
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Arnold Clark Charge Partners with Radius EV Network for Expanded UK Charging AccessRenewable Energy Magazine•Jul 27, 2026•Radius, Arnold Clark
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JAGGAER and Conferma Launch Embedded Virtual Card Payments to Simplify Supplier and Employee SpendBusiness Wire•Jul 21, 2026•JAGGAER, Conferma
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Grenade launches Soft Core protein bars to drive protein category growthAsian Trader•Jul 17, 2026•Grenade
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