UK VCs investing in AI/ML

Today, we selected 20 active UK VCs from our database, investing in AI/ML startups.  

Our team reviewed, checked, and enriched the list with the necessary data.

(The first 10 are free for all subscribers, the last 10 are open to our premium subscribers.)

Here goes:

• Addition Capital — London-based Addition Capital is a family office and VC firm investing in Series A AI, ML, and SaaS companies across the UK, Western Europe, and North America. It emphasizes long-term ownership, preserving legacy, and company culture while providing strategic growth support. Selective in approach, it invests its own capital and co-invests with partners, targeting resilient businesses capable of scaling in uncertain environments without a fixed exit timeline.

• Bigwing Venturetech — East Ham-based Bigwing Venturetech is a pre-seed VC focusing on AI, ML, healthcare, aerospace, and transportation. The firm supports startups with fundraising strategies and helps investors access strategic opportunities in future technologies, from defense and XR to robotics and logistics. By cultivating partnerships across the US, UK, and Europe, it enables capital efficiency and value arbitrage. Its dual approach accelerates founders’ growth while sourcing high-potential ventures for investors.

• Blockmate Ventures — London-based Blockmate Ventures is a seed-stage Web3 incubator and VC investing in AI, blockchain, crypto, SaaS, and climate solutions. The firm helps founders apply decentralization to everyday services, enhancing accessibility and sustainability. Startups in incubation benefit from Blockmate’s ecosystem of advisory, integrations, and digital assets, designed to accelerate monetization. Its focus is on backing projects with strong potential for utility, scalability, and impact in Web3-driven markets.

• Blue Lake — London-based Blue Lake is an accelerator and VC firm investing from pre-seed through Series A in B2B software. Its mission is to back immigrant founders, helping them unlock their potential in the UK and globally. As immigrants themselves, the partners provide culturally aligned support, mentorship, and funding. Blue Lake combines capital with an accelerator model, focusing on founders who are redefining enterprise software and scaling resilient businesses.

• Britbots — London-based Britbots is a pre-seed and seed venture capital firm specializing in robotics, AI, and automation technologies. The fund invests in early-stage innovators developing intelligent systems that transform industries. With a focus on automation’s role in shaping the future, Britbots supports technical founders with both capital and strategic guidance. Its approach emphasizes enabling groundbreaking robotics and AI applications that create efficiency and new capabilities in global markets.

• Catalyst Fund — Nairobi-based Catalyst Fund is a VC and accelerator investing in early-stage African startups building for climate resilience. Its thesis targets emerging markets, energy, renewables, fintech, and female-led ventures. The fund supports mission-driven local founders tackling agritech, waste management, insurtech, and water systems. With a strong focus on diversity and inclusion, Catalyst Fund combines investment with programmatic support, driving impact in climate adaptation and sustainable development across Africa.

• Concrete Venture Capital — London-based Concrete Venture Capital is a pre-seed to Series A investor focusing on AI, ML, and sustainability in the built environment. The firm backs founders developing technologies that reshape real estate, construction, and infrastructure. By combining early-stage capital with a specialized thesis, Concrete supports entrepreneurs creating scalable solutions that merge artificial intelligence with climate-focused innovation. Its portfolio emphasizes transforming the physical world into smarter, more resilient ecosystems.

• Deeptech Labs — Cambridge-based Deeptech Labs is a VC and accelerator combining capital with intensive programs for seed-stage deep tech companies. It invests in AI, ML, agtech, climate, security, fintech, and hardware ventures with established technology and strong teams. The firm helps entrepreneurs move from prototypes to scalable products, preparing them for Series A. By blending funding with commercial expertise, Deeptech Labs accelerates the global ambition of pioneering research-based startups.

• Digital Horizon VC — London-based Digital Horizon is a VC firm investing in AI, ML, fintech, and B2B software. Focused on companies that have achieved product-market fit and are ready to scale, it provides growth-stage funding and expertise. The firm pays particular attention to immigrant founders, valuing their resilience and global perspective. By combining capital with strategic support, Digital Horizon enables startups to expand internationally while scaling their intelligent, data-driven platforms.

• Distill Ventures — London-based Distill Ventures is a VC and accelerator investing from seed to Series A in next-generation drinks brands. With a focus on consumer products, SaaS, and diversity, the firm has invested over $300M into 35 founder-led companies. It partners with entrepreneurs to scale globally recognized spirits and beverage businesses. Distill also launched a Pre-Accelerator program to support underrepresented founders, ensuring greater inclusion and diversity in the drinks industry.

That’s all for today. Have a great day!

Tzakhi

Founder of InvestorsLists.VC and Meet.Capital 

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