About Logistics Tech sector in United Kingdom
The Logistics Tech sector in United Kingdom comprises 2.45K companies, including 344 funded companies having collectively raised $7.02B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 241 are Series A+ funded.
Logistics Tech sector in United Kingdom has seen 157 acquisitions and 23 IPOs. This represents almost 7.3% of all such companies - which is higher than the 4.0% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes tech companies providing or facilitating movement or storage of goods or offering software solutions for managing logistics operations.
Tech-first companies in logistics providing or enabling, matching of load and movement or storage of goods (local delivery services, marketplaces). It also includes companies offering technology solutions to businesses for optimizing and managing overall logistics activities. (Delivery Management software, TMS, WMS, Analytics, etc). Traditional players like UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc which were predominantly offline but now have incorporated technology in their business and other offline players are excluded.
Top Logistics Tech Companies in United Kingdom
There are 2,450 Logistics Tech startups in United Kingdom which include Stasher, Radius, Veeqo, MetaPack, Huboo. Out of these, 344 startups are funded, with 241 having secured Series A+ funding.
2026 has seen the creation of 30 Logistics Tech startups in United Kingdom. Over the past 10 years, an average of 98 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of University of Oxford, University College London and University of Cambridge.
Here is the list of top Logistics Tech startups in United Kingdom
1. Stasher
Citystasher provides an online P2P marketplace for booking local storage of luggage such as shopping bags. Customers can use the platform to find & create a booking request for storing luggage at a local shop. After the payment is done, the customer can leave their bags at a store & pick them up when required.
Key facts about Stasher
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $5.06M
- Investors: Venture Friends, Wayra and 6 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Sep 23, 2026, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 78/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 17 Competitors
2. Radius
Radius is a predictive marketing and sales platform. Its smart prospecting list application takes the most comprehensive data set on each small and medium-sized business in America and turns it into actionable insights for anyone whose target market is small business. Radius provides prospect data like contact info and business information in addition to social media activity from Facebook, Twitter, Google, Foursquare and more. Radius can sync prospect data to Salesforce or append current leads with better data. Radius is available on the Salesforce App Exchange.
Key facts about Radius
- Founded Year: 1990
- Location: Crewe (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $333M
- Investors: BBVA Ventures, Founders Fund and 18 Others
- Latest Funding Round: PE, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 71/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 5 of 2,813 Competitors
3. Veeqo
Provider of multichannel ecommerce shipping software with order and inventory management. The platform offers label purchasing, rate comparison, and shipping integrations. It provides tools for order management, inventory level automation, and reporting. The software also includes features for digital picking and real-time inventory synchronization across sales channels.
Key facts about Veeqo
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Swansea (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $11.5M
- Investors: Octopus Investments, Messebauer and 7 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Apr 18, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 68/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 15 of 2,141 Competitors
4. MetaPack
Provider of e-commerce shipping software. Its features includes delivery tracking and management, returns management, carrier integration, cross-border delivery management, retail analytics, reporting, and cross-border shipping management.
Key facts about MetaPack
- Founded Year: 1999
- Location: London (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $58.6M
- Investors: Index Ventures, GP Bullhound and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Unattributed, Apr 11, 2017, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 67/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 19 of 2,141 Competitors
5. Huboo
Provider of SaaS-based e-commerce order fulfillment solutions. The platform allows online businesses to track the inbound goods and monitor stock levels and sales.
Key facts about Huboo
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Bristol (United Kingdom)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $213M
- Investors: Mubadala, Episode 1 Ventures and 59 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Nov 04, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 66/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 17 of 1,511 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the Logistics Tech sector in United Kingdom
30 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Logistics Tech sector in United Kingdom. 190 Logistics Tech 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 | 30 |
2025 | 38 |
2024 | 28 |
2023 | 57 |
2022 | 99 |
2021 | 155 |
2020 | 190 |
2019 | 147 |
2018 | 132 |
2017 | 108 |
Stage-wise distribution of Logistics Tech sector companies in United Kingdom
Out of the total 2,450 Logistics Tech companies in United Kingdom, 344 have secured funding. Among them, 241 have reached Series A or higher, and 211 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 2,450
Funded - 344
Series A+ - 241
Series B+ - 211
Series C+ - 193
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 2,450 |
Funded | 344 |
Series A+ | 241 |
Series B+ | 211 |
Series C+ | 193 |
Let us walk you through our Sectors and other offerings
Designed with precision for VCs, PE, IBs, Incubators, M&A, Innovation more
Designed with precision for VCs, PE, IBs, Incubators, M&A, Innovation more
Funding Trends in the Logistics Tech sector in United Kingdom
Total funding year-on-year in the Logistics Tech sector in United Kingdom
The Logistics Tech sector in United Kingdom saw a total funding of more than $6.42B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2022 at more than $2.19B. There has been a total funding of $78.8M in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $78.8M |
2025 | $323M |
2024 | $456M |
2023 | $172M |
2022 | $2.19B |
2021 | $523M |
2020 | $123M |
2019 | $163M |
2018 | $2.12B |
2017 | $271M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Logistics Tech in United Kingdom
In the year 2026, till September 2026, Logistics Tech companies in United Kingdom have raised $76.1M in equity funding across 7 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till September 2025), Logistics Tech companies in United Kingdom had raised $103M across 16 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 26.45% drop in funding in Logistics Tech companies in United Kingdom as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Logistics Tech companies in United Kingdom:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series A | 8705 | Sep 23, 2026 | ||
Series C | 3294 | Jun 10, 2026 | and 2 more | |
Series D | 9401 | Jun 03, 2026 | ||
Seed | 1845 | May 19, 2026 | ||
Series C | 3882 | Mar 26, 2026 |
Top Investors in Logistics Tech in United Kingdom
Plug and Play Tech Center is the top investor in Logistics Tech companies in United Kingdom based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Logistics Tech companies in United Kingdom:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Sunnyvale (United States) | ||
London (United Kingdom) | - | |
Menlo Park (United States) | - | |
London (United Kingdom) | ||
Palo Alto (United States) |
M&A activity in Logistics Tech sector in United Kingdom
In the year 2026, till June 2026, 6 acquisitions happened in Logistics Tech sector in United Kingdom. Last year, in 2025, a total of 23 acquisitions happened in Logistics Tech sector in United Kingdom.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Logistics Tech sector in United Kingdom:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jun 04, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 19, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Apr 29, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Apr 28, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jan 20, 2026 |
Acquisition trends in Logistics Tech sector in United Kingdom
Here are the acquisition trends in Logistics Tech sector in United Kingdom:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 6 |
2025 | 23 |
2024 | 16 |
2023 | 12 |
2022 | 19 |
2021 | 14 |
2020 | 12 |
2019 | 14 |
2018 | 10 |
2017 | 15 |
IPOs in Logistics Tech in United Kingdom
In the year 2021, till July 2021, 1 IPO happened in Logistics Tech sector in United Kingdom.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Logistics Tech sector in United Kingdom:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Jul 22, 2021 | London Stock Exchange (LSE) | |
Jun 04, 2014 | London Stock Exchange (LSE) | |
Feb 27, 2013 | London Stock Exchange (LSE) | |
Aug 05, 2008 | London Stock Exchange (LSE) | |
Apr 21, 2008 | London Stock Exchange (LSE) |
Colleges which produce the most Logistics Tech companies in United Kingdom
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Logistics Tech in United Kingdom
Most number of Logistics Tech startups in United Kingdom have been founded by alumni from University of Oxford, University College London and University of Cambridge.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
University of Oxford | 16 |
University College London | 13 |
University of Cambridge | 11 |
INSEAD | 8 |
Imperial College London | 8 |
London School of Economics and Political Science | 7 |
King’s College London | 4 |
University of Manchester | 4 |
Cambridge Judge Business School | 3 |
Harvard University | 3 |
Total funding in Logistics Tech companies founded by alumni from top colleges in United Kingdom
In the last 10 years, University of California (Los Angeles) graduates' Logistics Tech companies in United Kingdom have raised the most funding among top colleges. King’s College London alumni are second, and University of California (Berkeley) alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
University of California (Los Angeles) | $530M |
King’s College London | $355M |
University of California (Berkeley) | $333M |
University of Cambridge | $245M |
University College London | $229M |
INSEAD | $164M |
Cambridge Judge Business School | $143M |
University of Oxford | $118M |
University of Toronto | $94.7M |
Princeton University | $86.6M |
Top News in Logistics Tech in United Kingdom
•
•
•
Chevin Value Loop Emphasizes Continuous Operational Control in Fleet ManagementPerishableNews.com•Sep 04, 2026•ChevinFleetSolutions
•
•
•
•
Evri Extends Partnership with Haul&Store, Anticipating Significant Parcel Volume IncreaseLogistics Manager•Jul 29, 2026•Evri, MHS
•
Arnold Clark Charge Partners with Radius EV Network for Expanded UK Charging AccessRenewable Energy Magazine•Jul 27, 2026•Radius, Arnold Clark
•
•
Fleet Assist to Expand Mobile Service Network to Over 1,200 Units by End of 2026Fleetworld•Jul 13, 2026•Fleet Assist
