54 indexable Aerospace Engineering and Design Services companies headquartered in United Kingdom, ranked by total equity funding and recent funding momentum. Combined disclosed equity funding of $50.8M across 4 funded companies.
| # | Company | Funding | Valuation | Stage | Latest round | Employees | Founded | Momentum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Cranfield Aerospace
Developer of hydrogen-electric propulsion systems for aviation and aircraft modification |
$18.7M | — | Early Stage | Unattributed Aug 2022 | 83 | 1989 | — |
| 2 |
Gilo Industries
Gilo Industries is an advanced engineering company that develops innovative technologies for the Enterprise, Aerospace, Defense, and Recreational markets worldwide |
$30M | — | Series A | Series A Jan 2017 | 65 | 2012 | — |
| 3 |
AIE
Advanced engineering development, design, and manufacturing company specializing in rotary engines for various applications |
$1.9M | — | Funding Raised | Grant (prize money) Jul 2018 | — | 2012 | — |
| 4 |
Aerogility
Developer of AI-powered digital twin software for aviation and defense |
$250K | — | Seed | Seed Aug 2014 | — | 2009 | — |
| 5 |
DEA
Provider of aviation services and solutions for general aviation, based in the United Kingdom. |
— | — | Funding Raised | Convertible Debt Jan 2025 | 193 | 2006 | ↑ Active |
| 6 |
JJ Churchill
Developer of wind energy projects |
— | — | Late Stage | PE Jul 2021 | 89 | 1937 | — |
| 7 |
Blue Bear Systems Research
Provider of agile systems integration for robotic and autonomous systems |
— | — | Acquired | Grant (prize money) Jan 2021 | 63 | 2000 | — |
| 8 |
Melrose
Manufacturer of aerospace engines & airframe products for civil and defence markets |
— | — | Public | Post IPO May 2020 | 48,658 | 2003 | — |
| 9 |
GKN Aerospace
Manufacturer of aerostructures and engine systems |
— | — | Funding Raised | Grant (prize money) Mar 2020 | 350 | 1759 | — |
| 10 |
Cohort
Provider of defense technology products and services |
— | — | Public | Angel May 2017 | — | 2006 | — |
| 11 |
Active-Electronics
Distributor of electronic, electro-mechanical components and assemblies for specialist sectors |
— | — | Acquired | — | 36 | 1974 | — |
| 12 |
Aecat
Provider of EASA Part 147 approved aviation training and consultancy |
— | — | Public | — | — | 2010 | — |
| 13 |
aircraftrestorationcompany
Provider of vintage aircraft restoration, maintenance, operation, and transportation services |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 1999 | — |
| 14 |
Airrescueuk
Provider of helicopter hoist operations support, training, and simulation services |
— | — | Unfunded | — | 25 | 2014 | — |
| 15 |
Avincis
Provider of engineering services to support national defence, save lives and protect communities |
— | — | Acquired | — | 3,000 | 1961 | — |
| 16 |
BCT Aero
Provider of aircraft component repair, overhaul, and exchange services |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 1996 | — |
| 17 |
Centrax Turbine Components
Provider of aerospace component design services |
— | — | Acquired | — | 430 | 2006 | — |
| 18 |
Chester Hall Precision Engineering
Manufacturer of precision machined components for critical applications |
— | — | Acquired | — | — | 1974 | — |
| 19 |
Coriniumaero
Provider of aircraft component maintenance, repair, and overhaul services |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 2013 | — |
| 20 |
Cwfletcher
Manufacturer of precision-engineered components for aerospace, nuclear, and space sectors |
— | — | Unfunded | — | 161 | — | — |
| 21 |
Dansoftas
Provider of aircraft maintenance management, technical services, and aviation compliance |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 2010 | — |
| 22 |
Dapta
Data visualization platform |
— | — | Unfunded | — | 2 | 2019 | — |
| 23 |
Deva Technologies
Provider of aerospace electronics, motor control, actuation, and testing services |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 1993 | — |
| 24 |
Didsbury Engineering
Provider of auxiliary components for defense and civil aviation sectors |
— | — | Acquired | — | 30 | 1941 | — |
| 25 |
Elson Space Engineering
Provider of hypobaric testing facilities to aerospace & related industries |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 2014 | — |
| 26 |
Engineeringentropy
Provider of rugged electronics design, simulation, testing, and training services |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 2019 | — |
| 27 |
Fairchild Fasteners
Provider of aerospace components services |
— | — | Acquired | — | 4,600 | 1996 | — |
| 28 |
FGP
Provider of engineering company offering engineered and manufactured solutions for aerospace, defense, and other sectors |
— | — | Acquired | — | 23 | 1970 | — |
| 29 |
Follandaerotech
Provider of aerospace design, analysis, damage tolerance evaluation, and recruitment |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 2011 | — |
| 30 |
GLINAR Global Spare Parts Network
Provider of aerospace engineering services |
— | — | Unfunded | — | 15 | 2006 | — |
| 31 |
H4 Aerospace
Provider of aerospace engineering and design services |
— | — | Acquired | — | 25 | 2001 | — |
| 32 |
Infortecorp Solutions
Manufacturer of aerospace-grade fasteners and composite material |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 2013 | — |
| 33 |
Intelek
Manufacturer & supplier of circuit boards, antennas, and power amplifier products |
— | — | Acquired | — | — | 1949 | — |
| 34 |
Jaivel Aerospace
Provider of aerospace design and engineering services |
— | — | Unfunded | — | 25 | 1998 | — |
| 35 |
Jetglow
Provider of aircraft interior & exterior refurbishment and manufacturing services |
— | — | Acquired | — | — | 2008 | — |
| 36 |
JW Kane
Provider of engineering services focused on aerospace sector |
— | — | Acquired | — | — | 1992 | — |
| 37 |
King & Fowler
Provider of surface treatment and non destructive testing services for the Aerospace industry |
— | — | Acquired | — | 90 | 1887 | — |
| 38 |
Lmg
Provider of numerical control part programs and engineering services |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 1995 | — |
| 39 |
Martin-Baker
Provider of the design and manufacture of ejection and crashworthy seats |
— | — | Unfunded | — | 152 | 1929 | — |
| 40 |
Maydown Precision Engineering
Provider of aerospace machined components and assemblies manufacturing services |
— | — | Acquired | — | 133 | 1985 | — |
| 41 |
Modini
Company specialised in the design, development, test, evaluation and operational delivery of complex uncrewed systems (UxS) |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 2006 | — |
| 42 |
North West Precision
Manufacturer of engineering components for the aerospace industry |
— | — | Acquired | — | 78 | 1977 | — |
| 43 |
Northernaerospace
Provider of precision-engineered components and assemblies for the aerospace industry |
— | — | Acquired | — | 600 | 1990 | — |
| 44 |
Oxleygroup
Manufacturer of LED indicators, EMI filters, and precision-machined connectors |
— | — | Unfunded | — | 163 | 1942 | — |
| 45 |
Race Comp
Provider of aircraft interiors maintenance and engineering services |
— | — | Acquired | — | — | 2005 | — |
| 46 |
Redcliffe Precision
Provider of aerospace precision engineering services |
— | — | Acquired | — | 75 | 1968 | — |
| 47 |
Remote Visual Inspections
Developer of tools for borescope inspections of jet and turbine engines |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 2004 | — |
| 48 |
Retrac Composites
Provider of engineering consulting and project management services |
— | — | Funding Raised | — | 58 | 1998 | — |
| 49 |
Straightaero
Provider of quality systems, engineering, training, and interim senior management |
— | — | Unfunded | — | — | 2014 | — |
| 50 |
The MEL Group
The MEL Group | Aerospace, Defence, Industrial |
— | — | Unfunded | — | 34 | — | — |
Developer of hydrogen-electric propulsion systems for aviation and aircraft modification. It designs and certifies modifications to aircraft and delivers engineering solutions. The company focuses on developing scalable hydrogen-electric propulsion for clean aviation, targeting zero-emission commercial aircraft. It offers design, production, and maintenance regulatory approvals. The company collaborates with partners
Gilo Industries is an advanced engineering company that develops innovative technologies for the Enterprise, Aerospace, Defense, and Recreational markets worldwide. They are focused on pushing the edge and developing breakthrough aviation products.
Advanced Innovative Engineering (UK) Ltd is a development, design, and manufacturing company with a heritage dating back to the 1960s. They specialize in rotary engines, offering unrivaled performance in terms of power, weight, efficiency, and capability. Their engines are used in various applications, including hybrid watercraft and unmanned ground vehicles.
Developer of AI-powered digital twin software for aviation and defense. The software facilitates scenario planning, forecasting, and optimization of asset availability. It enables users to simulate events, assess risks, and optimize maintenance schedules. The software supports lifecycle planning, upgrade strategies, and cost management.
DEA Aviation Ltd is a small general aviation company based in the United Kingdom. They offer aviation services and operate out of Retford Gamston Airport.
Developer of wind energy projects. It is specializing in manufacturing high-quality components primarily for the aerospace, power generation, medicinal technologies, diesel engine, and defense sectors. The company focuses on producing gas-turbine blades, compressor blades, turbine blades, and complex burner assemblies, employing advanced machining technologies and maintaining.
Provider of agile systems integration for robotic and autonomous systems. The company delivers collaborative, AI-enabled autonomous swarm systems for complex applications. It uses teams and equipment to create robotic and autonomous systems. The company creates systems to customer requirements using software and hardware enablers. It transforms platforms to deliver intelligent capability to users.
Manufacturer of aerospace engines & airframe products for civil and defence markets. It have a commitment to sustainability and are transitioning their business to net zero, aiming to lead the aerospace industry towards a zero emissions future. It products and solutions serve major Original Equipment Manufacturers across various markets.
Manufacturer of aerostructures and engine systems. It offers lightweight aerostructures, wiring systems, landing gear, transparencies, and civil & defense airframes. It is a leading tier one supplier of airframe and engine structures, landing gear, electrical interconnection systems, and transparencies.
Provider of defense technology products and services. It offers solutions for combat systems, C4ISTAR, digital services, training and simulation, research and support, and intelligent transport systems. The company develops and manufactures advanced communications systems, sonar systems, satellite communication terminals, and electronic warfare technologies. It supports defense and security markets, serving both gove
Distributor of electronic, electro-mechanical components and assemblies for specialist sectors. The company provides global sourcing, supply chain solutions, and procurement services. It offers on-site support, quality compliance, kitting, box builds, and sub-assemblies. The company also provides assembly services and manages risks of fraudulent electronic parts. Furthermore, it offers field engineering support for i
Provider of EASA Part 147 approved aviation training and consultancy. It delivers airframe, engine, and avionics courses, including general familiarisation, refresher, and type training. Professionally qualified instructors deploy modern training aids and teaching styles. The organisation supplies high-quality training and consultancy support to the aviation industry.
Europa
ATI
Blauvelt Capital Partners
Bray Capital
EIC Fund
Herald Investment Management
HydrogenOne Capital
Rankings are computed by Radar (Fliar BI) from the Radar company master and are updated periodically. Funding and momentum scores use disclosed equity-funding data only. Figures may lag private rounds. Last updated 2026-06-22.
