Best Auto Companies in England, United Kingdom
The 1158 best Auto companies in England, United Kingdom in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: McLaren.
Our analysis of 56 Auto companies
$8.4b in tracked funding; 84% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2024.
Ranked: Best Auto companies in England
| # | Company | Revenue | Disclosed funding | Employees | Founder | Tech stack | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McLaren Operator of racing teams participating in Formula 1, IndyCar, and Endurance 89Tech top 9%Fin. health top 23%Funding top 25%Market top 27% All 11 signals ▾Techtop 9% Fin. healthtop 23% Fundingtop 25% Markettop 27% Newstop 29% Customerstop 32% Producttop 42% Growthtop 45% Talenttop 49% Partnersbottom 49% Globalbottom 45% Tech: 99 technologies across 7/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Alb, Amazon Cloudfront Fin. health: Revenue ~$777M rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 89/100 | $777M FY2022 | $1.7B | 2,480 2,480 → 1,793 (-28%) · sector median +0% | Michael Robert Flewitt CEO | Adobe Experience ManagerJavaGoogle Maps+28 | — | 1 expansion · 1 award |
| 2 | Lotus Cars 🦄 Brand of luxury sports car 69Fin. health top 14%Tech top 21%Funding top 29%Market top 42% All 12 signals ▾Fin. healthtop 14% Techtop 21% Fundingtop 29% Markettop 42% Patentstop 43% Producttop 44% Moattop 45% Globaltop 48% Innovationtop 50% Talentbottom 49% Growthbottom 32% Newsbottom 23% Fin. health: Revenue ~$679M · Revenue 5.1x total funding Tech: 69 technologies across 6/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Cloudfront, Amazon S3 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 69/100 | $679M FY2023 | $134M | 22 | Jean-Marc Gales Ex-CEO | SalesforceVideoJSGSAP+27 | 4 patents Patents concentrated in computing, sensing & instrumentation | — |
| 3 | Marshmallow 🦄 Provider of motor vehicle insurance policies for car and van 93Fin. health top 10%Tech top 13%Customers top 19%Funding top 23% All 11 signals ▾Fin. healthtop 10% Techtop 13% Customerstop 19% Fundingtop 23% Growthtop 23% Moattop 26% Talenttop 28% Markettop 35% Producttop 40% Globaltop 48% Newsbottom 21% Fin. health: Revenue ~$370M · Revenue +57% YoY Tech: 57 technologies across 7/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Cloudfront, Amazon S3 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 93/100 | $370M FY2024 | $116M | 50 | David Goate Co-Founder | Turbopackstyled-componentsSentry+33 | — | 1 partnership · 1 award |
| 4 | RAC Provider of breakdown coverage, car insurance, repair, and route planning 78Tech top 20%Market top 22%News top 24%Customers top 31% All 10 signals ▾Techtop 20% Markettop 22% Newstop 24% Customerstop 31% Globaltop 34% Fundingtop 38% Fin. healthtop 42% Producttop 42% Talenttop 46% Growthtop 47% Tech: 85 technologies across 6/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Cloudfront, Amazon S3 Market: 410 employees (top 26% of Auto) · Revenue ~$240M rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 78/100 | $240M FY2024 | $20M | 410 | Dave Hobday CEO | ContentstackSentryApple iCloud Mail+29 | — | 1 award |
| 5 | YASA Manufacturer of electric motors and controllers 78Innovation top 16%Patents top 19%Fin. health top 27%Moat top 29% All 11 signals ▾Innovationtop 16% Patentstop 19% Fin. healthtop 27% Moattop 29% Fundingtop 36% Talenttop 38% Markettop 39% Techtop 41% Growthtop 45% Globalbottom 40% Newsbottom 24% Innovation: 156 patents (top 9% of patent-holders) · 94 filings since 2022 vs 62 in 2017-21 Patents: 156 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 94 filings since 2022 vs 62 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 78/100 | $47M FY2022 | $98M | 287 287 → 380 (+32%) · sector median +0% | Marcus Leong Co-Founder | WordPressMySQLPHP+25 | 156 patents Patents concentrated in electrical & electronics | — |
| 6 | Cuvva Online usage-based car insurance solutions 72Fin. health top 28%Growth top 32%Innovation top 33%Customers top 34% All 12 signals ▾Fin. healthtop 28% Growthtop 32% Innovationtop 33% Customerstop 34% Fundingtop 36% Techtop 36% Moattop 39% Producttop 40% Markettop 49% Talentbottom 49% Globalbottom 39% Newsbottom 21% Fin. health: Revenue ~$35.0M · Revenue +47% YoY Growth: Headcount 90 → 150 (+67%) across vintages · Revenue +47% YoY rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 72/100 | $35M FY2024 | $22M | 150 150 → 98 (-35%) · sector median +0% | Freddy Macnamara Co-Founder & CEO | TurbopackSentryAtlassian Statuspage+14 | — | 2 job openings |
| 7 | Oodle Car Finance Provider of online platform for car finance application and approval 60Tech top 17%Moat top 31%Funding top 36%Talent top 38% All 10 signals ▾Techtop 17% Moattop 31% Fundingtop 36% Talenttop 38% Fin. healthtop 43% Producttop 46% Markettop 48% Growthbottom 46% Globalbottom 37% Newsbottom 22% Tech: 37 technologies across 7/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Cloudfront, Amazon Ses Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 8/10 · Soonicorn rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 60/100 | $34M FY2020 | $75M | 324 324 → 324 (+0%) · sector median +0% | Jonathan Clayton Founder & CEO | TypeScriptGraphQLNode.js+22 | — | 1 partnership |
| 8 | Radical Motorsport British manufacturer and constructor of racing cars, offering a range of track and race cars for racing… 57Tech top 37%Fin. health top 42%Growth top 45%Funding top 48% All 7 signals ▾Techtop 37% Fin. healthtop 42% Growthtop 45% Fundingtop 48% Marketbottom 49% Talentbottom 45% Globalbottom 41% Tech: 28 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Devops: Nginx Fin. health: Revenue ~$29.3M rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 57/100 | $29M FY2022 | $47M | 195 | Hitesh Katechia | SentryNode.jsZoho+13 | — | — |
| 9 | Carwow Online marketplace to buy new cars 74Tech top 22%Funding top 27%Product top 29%Moat top 31% All 11 signals ▾Techtop 22% Fundingtop 27% Producttop 29% Moattop 31% Markettop 32% Innovationtop 33% Fin. healthtop 39% Talenttop 45% Globaltop 48% Growthbottom 43% Newsbottom 24% Tech: 53 technologies across 6/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare, Netlify Funding: Raised $178M across 10 rounds · 10 rounds over 12 yrs (0.8/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 74/100 | $26M FY2018 | $178M | 207 | Alexandra Margolis Co-Founder | PrismicApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+27 | — | 1 award |
| 10 | Cazoo 🦄 Online dealer of second-hand cars 87Growth top 2%Moat top 26%Market top 27%Funding top 27% All 11 signals ▾Growthtop 2% Moattop 26% Markettop 27% Fundingtop 27% Producttop 28% Customerstop 30% Techtop 39% Fin. healthtop 40% Newstop 47% Talentbottom 49% Globalbottom 48% Growth: App-install growth +200% YoY Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 9/10 · Unicorn rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 87/100 | $25M FY2023 | $1.2B | 3,226 | Alexander Chesterman Founder | SanitySentryApple iCloud Mail+21 | — | — |
| 11 | Autins Group Manufacturer of automotive acoustic and thermal insulation solutions. 32Tech top 32%Funding top 38%Talent bottom 49%Fin. health bottom 47% All 11 signals ▾Techtop 32% Fundingtop 38% Talentbottom 49% Fin. healthbottom 47% Growthbottom 46% Moatbottom 42% Marketbottom 37% Globalbottom 36% Patentsbottom 34% Newsbottom 32% Innovationbottom 19% Tech: 41 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare Funding: Raised $11.6M across 5 rounds · 5 rounds over 6 yrs (0.8/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 32/100 | $24M FY2022 | $12M | 164 | Gareth Cook CEO | WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+30 | 2 patents Acoustic insulation enclosures for noise reduction in equipment housings | 2 job openings |
| 12 | Onto App-based platform providing electric car subscription 53Moat top 22%Funding top 29%Product top 40%Talent top 45% All 8 signals ▾Moattop 22% Fundingtop 29% Producttop 40% Talenttop 45% Marketbottom 47% Fin. healthbottom 47% Globalbottom 38% Newsbottom 27% Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 8/10 · Soonicorn Funding: Raised $241M · 8 rounds over 9 yrs (0.9/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 53/100 | $17M FY2021 | $241M | 38 | Rob Jolly Co-Founder & CEO | — | — | — |
| 13 | Zego 🦄 Provider of flexible insurance policies for drivers and delivery workers 62Funding top 25%Moat top 26%Talent top 28%Tech top 30% All 10 signals ▾Fundingtop 25% Moattop 26% Talenttop 28% Techtop 30% Markettop 35% Producttop 35% Customerstop 36% Growthbottom 43% Globalbottom 39% Fin. healthbottom 36% Funding: Raised $282M across 6 rounds · 6 rounds over 10 yrs (0.6/yr) Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 9/10 · Unicorn rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 62/100 | $16M FY2022 | $282M | 417 | Sten Saar Co-Founder & CEO | SanityApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+25 | — | 1 partnership · 2 awards |
| 14 | Sertec Manufacturer and supplier of precision stamped components to OEMs 29Market top 48%Tech top 48%Funding bottom 49%Talent bottom 49% All 8 signals ▾Markettop 48% Techtop 48% Fundingbottom 49% Talentbottom 49% Newsbottom 45% Globalbottom 37% Fin. healthbottom 36% Growthbottom 35% Market: 2,208 employees (top 11% of Auto) · Revenue ~$7.7M Tech: 36 technologies across 3/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 29/100 | $8M FY2023 | $98M | 2,208 | Grant Adams CEO | WordPressApple iCloud MailMySQL+22 | — | 2 awards |
| 15 | Bee Lighting Provider of vehicle lighting solutions 13Partners top 40%Patents bottom 47%Funding bottom 46%News bottom 45% All 10 signals ▾Partnerstop 40% Patentsbottom 47% Fundingbottom 46% Newsbottom 45% Globalbottom 41% Techbottom 39% Marketbottom 34% Growthbottom 32% Innovationbottom 31% Fin. healthbottom 23% Partners: 2 contract events in 12 mo · Named contractor/client in 2 deals Patents: 9 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 4 filings since 2022 vs 5 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 13/100 | $7M FY2023 | $200K | 46 | — | Windows ServerPaths.jsMicrosoft ASP.NET+16 | 9 patents Adjustable vehicle lighting systems for lean lamps and angular light unit positioning | — |
| 16 | Equipmake Developer of electric drivetrain solutions for automotive, aerospace, and bus industries 55Product top 14%News top 19%Partners top 21%Patents top 27% All 13 signals ▾Producttop 14% Newstop 19% Partnerstop 21% Patentstop 27% Innovationtop 32% Growthtop 32% Fundingtop 36% Fin. healthtop 44% Moattop 45% Techbottom 43% Marketbottom 42% Globalbottom 42% Talentbottom 40% Product: 9 distinct product lines · Company stage: Public News: 9 BI events in 12 mo (of 22 tracked, 5 types) · +125% YoY rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 55/100 | $6M FY2023 | $12M | 82 82 → 72 (-12%) · sector median +0% | Ian Foley Chief Executive Officer | WordPressMySQLPHP+21 | 44 patents Electric vehicle powertrain rotors and integrated HVAC thermal management systems. | 1 launch · 2 partnerships |
| 17 | Ticker Provider of connected motor insurance for various driver profiles 45Growth top 30%Tech top 35%Product top 40%Funding top 43% All 9 signals ▾Growthtop 30% Techtop 35% Producttop 40% Fundingtop 43% Moattop 48% Talentbottom 49% Globalbottom 43% Fin. healthbottom 41% Marketbottom 34% Growth: Headcount 33 → 48 (+45%) across vintages · Revenue +78% YoY Tech: 32 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Cloudfront, Amazon Ses rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 45/100 | $4M FY2025 | $23M | 48 | Richard King Founder & CEO | SentryApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+19 | — | — |
| 18 | Ilika Platform offering batteries for electric cars 53Product top 26%Funding top 35%Patents top 35%Innovation top 37% All 12 signals ▾Producttop 26% Fundingtop 35% Patentstop 35% Innovationtop 37% Talenttop 38% Globaltop 39% Growthtop 40% Moattop 43% Newstop 44% Techbottom 45% Marketbottom 40% Fin. healthbottom 38% Product: 2 product launch events in 12 mo · Company stage: Public Funding: Raised $34.1M across 5 rounds · 5 rounds over 10 yrs (0.5/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 53/100 | $844K FY2023 | $34M | 72 72 → 75 (+4%) · sector median +0% | Brian Hayden Founder | Craft CMSPHPYii+17 | 86 patents Solid-state lithium battery thin‑film materials, deposition processes, and hydrogen storage catalysts | — |
| 19 | WeVee Online platform offering electric car-leasing services 27Growth top 18%Talent top 38%Funding bottom 48%Tech bottom 42% All 7 signals ▾Growthtop 18% Talenttop 38% Fundingbottom 48% Techbottom 42% Globalbottom 32% Marketbottom 26% Fin. healthbottom 10% Growth: Headcount 22 → 41 (+86%) across vintages Talent: 2 named leaders on record · 2 C-suite/founder profiles curated rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 27/100 | $90K FY2020 | $14M | 41 | Paul Fagan Co-Founder & CEO | SitecoreApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+15 | — | — |
| 20 | Motorway 🦄 Online platform providing vehicle valuation and sales services to individuals 74Growth top 16%Tech top 19%Funding top 26%Moat top 26% All 11 signals ▾Growthtop 16% Techtop 19% Fundingtop 26% Moattop 26% Producttop 29% Innovationtop 33% Talenttop 38% Marketbottom 48% Fin. healthbottom 38% Globalbottom 37% Newsbottom 34% Growth: Headcount 43 → 164 (+281%) across vintages · Revenue +107% YoY Tech: 53 technologies across 6/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Cloudfront, Amazon Web Services rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 74/100 | $51K FY2022 | $276M | 164 | Tom Leathes Co-Founder & CEO | SentryStripeAmazon Web Services+18 | — | 1 launch |
| 21 | Bumper Online car repair financing platform 53Funding top 26%Growth top 29%Moat top 29%Tech top 30% All 8 signals ▾Fundingtop 26% Growthtop 29% Moattop 29% Techtop 30% Talenttop 38% Fin. healthbottom 41% Globalbottom 39% Marketbottom 31% Funding: Raised $96.1M across 12 rounds · 12 rounds over 9 yrs (1.3/yr) Growth: Headcount 23 → 38 (+65%) across vintages · 1 acquisition/expansion move in 24 mo rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 53/100 | — | $96M | 38 | James Jackson Co-Founder & CEO | StoryblokApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+26 | — | 1 partnership |
| 22 | Carmoola App-based marketplace for used car loans 55Funding top 18%Talent top 28%Tech top 29%Customers top 29% All 11 signals ▾Fundingtop 18% Talenttop 28% Techtop 29% Customerstop 29% Moattop 39% Producttop 46% Growthtop 48% Globalbottom 37% Partnersbottom 35% Marketbottom 30% Newsbottom 21% Funding: Raised $186M across 6 rounds · 6 rounds over 4 yrs (1.5/yr) Talent: 4 named leaders on record · 4 C-suite/founder profiles curated rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 55/100 | — | $186M | 8 | Roman Sumnikov Co-Founder | HubSpot CMS HubApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+26 | — | 1 job opening |
| 23 | ECARX 🦄 Manufacture of automotive electronic components 72Funding top 20%Moat top 31%Market top 33%Growth top 35% All 8 signals ▾Fundingtop 20% Moattop 31% Markettop 33% Growthtop 35% Newstop 39% Globaltop 42% Techtop 47% Talentbottom 47% Funding: Raised $50.0M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 5 yrs (0.4/yr) Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 6/10 · Unicorn rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 72/100 | — | $50M | 1,501 | Ziyu Shen Co-Founder & CEO | DrupalApple iCloud MailPHP+21 | — | 4 partnerships · 1 award |
| 24 | HF Provider of legal services to business and finance 69Product top 22%Tech top 34%Growth top 35%Innovation top 36% All 9 signals ▾Producttop 22% Techtop 34% Growthtop 35% Innovationtop 36% Fundingtop 39% Markettop 46% Talentbottom 49% Newsbottom 43% Globalbottom 29% Product: 8 distinct product lines · Company stage: PE Tech: 37 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Azure, Cloudflare rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 69/100 | — | $13M | 774 | Ronan McCann CEO | WordPressPleskMySQL+28 | — | 1 expansion · 2 awards |
| 25 | Bikmo Provider of cycle insurance for damage, theft, or loss 42Growth top 32%Tech top 36%Funding top 47%Global bottom 43% All 6 signals ▾Growthtop 32% Techtop 36% Fundingtop 47% Globalbottom 43% Marketbottom 28% Newsbottom 21% Growth: Headcount 21 → 28 (+33%) across vintages · Fresh capital in last 24 mo Tech: 37 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Alb, Amazon Web Services rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 42/100 | — | $6M | 28 28 → 50 (+79%) · sector median +0% | — | WordPressApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+29 | — | 1 job opening · 1 partnership |
| 26 | cinch 🦄 Online B2C marketplace for used cars 67Moat top 15%Tech top 22%Market top 30%News top 32% All 9 signals ▾Moattop 15% Techtop 22% Markettop 30% Newstop 32% Fundingtop 34% Producttop 42% Growthtop 45% Talentbottom 40% Globalbottom 32% Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 9/10 · Unicorn Tech: 52 technologies across 6/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Cloudfront, Amazon S3 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 67/100 | — | $1.3B | 198 | James Mullins Chief Executive Officer | WordPressMySQLMariaDB+27 | — | 1 job opening · 1 partnership |
| 27 | RBW Electric Classic Cars Manufacturer and electrification of classic electric sports cars 29Growth top 45%Funding top 49%Talent bottom 49%Tech bottom 40% All 6 signals ▾Growthtop 45% Fundingtop 49% Talentbottom 49% Techbottom 40% Globalbottom 36% Marketbottom 34% Growth: Web rank 5,000,000 → 10,000,000 YoY · Fresh capital in last 24 mo Funding: Raised $12.7M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 2 yrs (0.5/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 29/100 | — | $13M | — | Peter Swain Founder & CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+25 | — | — |
| 28 | Zeti Developer of an online lending platform connecting electric vehicle fleet operators with institutional lenders 8Funding top 45%Global bottom 37%Market bottom 21%News bottom 18% All 4 signals ▾Fundingtop 45% Globalbottom 37% Marketbottom 21% Newsbottom 18% Funding: Raised $8.8M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 4 yrs (0.5/yr) Global: Investors from 1 country beyond United Kingdom rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 8/100 | — | $9M | 6 | — | — | — | 1 partnership |
| 29 | Vertu Motors Provider of new and used cars, vans, and motorcycles 74Product top 14%Market top 24%Innovation top 36%Tech top 38% All 9 signals ▾Producttop 14% Markettop 24% Innovationtop 36% Techtop 38% Fundingtop 43% Newstop 46% Growthtop 49% Talentbottom 48% Globalbottom 30% Product: 6 distinct product lines · Company stage: Public Market: 6,719 employees (top 5% of Auto) · Top-50,000 web property rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 74/100 | — | $54M | 6,719 | Robert Forrester CEO | Apple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365Algolia+22 | — | 2 awards |
| 30 | Ruffian Snowbikes Snowbike manufacturer offering snowbikes, apparel, and parts for mountain adventure 53Growth top 35%Tech top 47%Funding bottom 46%Talent bottom 45% All 5 signals ▾Growthtop 35% Techtop 47% Fundingbottom 46% Talentbottom 45% Globalbottom 25% Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo Tech: 18 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Google Cloud, Google Cloud Cdn rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 53/100 | — | $1M | — | Derek Corey Founder | Wix eCommerceCart FunctionalityWix+15 | — | — |
| 31 | Autocraft Solutions Group Manufacturer of gasoline and diesel engines 55AI top 15%Patents top 29%Innovation top 31%Funding top 45% All 10 signals ▾AItop 15% Patentstop 29% Innovationtop 31% Fundingtop 45% Moattop 45% Growthbottom 49% Talentbottom 45% Marketbottom 43% Techbottom 38% Globalbottom 36% AI: Holds AI/ML patents (G06N-family CPC) Patents: 26 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 26 filings since 2022 vs 0 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 55/100 | — | $30M | 203 | Mike Morgan Co-Owner | WordPressMySQLPHP+20 | 26 patents EV battery health diagnostics, micro‑short detection, and AI‑driven servicing systems | — |
| 32 | New Motion Labs Manufacturer of automotive transmission systems 24Innovation top 28%Patents top 30%Funding top 39%Moat top 45% All 8 signals ▾Innovationtop 28% Patentstop 30% Fundingtop 39% Moattop 45% Globalbottom 40% Techbottom 28% Newsbottom 18% Marketbottom 11% Innovation: 39 patents (top 41% of patent-holders) · 27 filings since 2022 vs 12 in 2017-21 Patents: 39 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 27 filings since 2022 vs 12 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 24/100 | — | $3M | 5 | — | Cart FunctionalitySquarespace CommerceSquarespace+11 | 39 patents Mechanical power transmission components: gear, sprocket, and drive system technologies. | — |
| 33 | The Electric Car Scheme Provider of electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemes 57Tech top 32%Growth top 35%Talent top 38%Funding top 39% All 7 signals ▾Techtop 32% Growthtop 35% Talenttop 38% Fundingtop 39% Moatbottom 48% Marketbottom 42% Globalbottom 37% Tech: 41 technologies across 5/8 capability areas · Cloud: Cloudflare Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 57/100 | — | $3M | 48 | Thom Groot Co-Founder & CEO | Cart FunctionalitySquarespace CommerceSquarespace+33 | — | — |
| 34 | Surface Transforms Develops and manufacture carbon-ceramic material & brakes 50Product top 24%Funding top 30%Tech top 44%Innovation top 47% All 9 signals ▾Producttop 24% Fundingtop 30% Techtop 44% Innovationtop 47% Newstop 48% Patentsbottom 49% Globalbottom 48% Growthbottom 42% Marketbottom 41% Product: 2 distinct product lines · Company stage: Public Funding: Raised $57.8M across 7 rounds · 7 rounds over 13 yrs (0.5/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 50/100 | — | $58M | 118 | — | WordPress Block EditorWordPressMySQL+19 | 24 patents Carbon‑fiber reinforced ceramic brake and clutch disc manufacturing and preform processing | — |
| 35 | Car Credible Online platform that provides appraisal of current car finance deal 7Talent bottom 45%Funding bottom 41%Global bottom 36%Market bottom 12% All 4 signals ▾Talentbottom 45% Fundingbottom 41% Globalbottom 36% Marketbottom 12% Talent: 1 named leader on record Funding: Raised $1.8M across 3 rounds · 3 rounds over 6 yrs (0.5/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 7/100 | — | $2M | 5 | Arnav Kumar Founder | — | — | — |
| 36 | DesperateSellerCars Used car listing portal 21Moat top 22%Funding top 40%Tech bottom 48%Market bottom 26% All 5 signals ▾Moattop 22% Fundingtop 40% Techbottom 48% Marketbottom 26% Globalbottom 25% Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 8/10 · Soonicorn Funding: Raised $149M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 5 yrs (0.2/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 21/100 | — | $149M | 16 | — | Windows ServerGoogle MapsMicrosoft ASP.NET+28 | — | — |
| 37 | KleanDrive Provider of automotive consulting services 27Talent top 28%Funding bottom 40%Product bottom 39%Market bottom 37% All 6 signals ▾Talenttop 28% Fundingbottom 40% Productbottom 39% Marketbottom 37% Globalbottom 36% Newsbottom 21% Talent: 3 named leaders on record · 3 C-suite/founder profiles curated Funding: Raised $1.3M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 2 yrs (0.5/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 27/100 | — | $1M | — | Jamie Doyle Co-Founder | — | — | — |
| 38 | EVTEC Group Manufacturer of ightweight aluminum die-cast components and assemblies for OEMs across the globe 40Growth top 42%Funding top 50%Tech bottom 48%Market bottom 36% All 6 signals ▾Growthtop 42% Fundingtop 50% Techbottom 48% Marketbottom 36% Globalbottom 32% Newsbottom 22% Growth: 1 acquisition/expansion move in 24 mo Funding: Raised $9.4M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 2 yrs (0.5/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 40/100 | — | $9M | 153 | — | Wix eCommerceWixSentry+14 | — | — |
| 39 | Alliance Automotive Group Distributor of passenger and commercial vehicle parts 67Innovation top 20%Product top 37%Market top 40%Growth top 42% All 10 signals ▾Innovationtop 20% Producttop 37% Markettop 40% Growthtop 42% Fundingtop 45% Partnerstop 45% Techbottom 42% Talentbottom 39% Globalbottom 30% Newsbottom 17% Innovation: 5 product lines Product: 0 product launch events in 12 mo · 5 distinct product lines rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 67/100 | — | $250M | 4,500 | Alistair Brown Co-Founder & CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+19 | — | 1 award |
| 40 | Dymag Manufacturer of carbon fibre wheels 40Product top 26%Moat top 32%Innovation top 44%Funding top 44% All 10 signals ▾Producttop 26% Moattop 32% Innovationtop 44% Fundingtop 44% Growthtop 45% Patentstop 46% Talentbottom 49% Techbottom 47% Globalbottom 42% Marketbottom 34% Product: 6 distinct product lines · Company stage: Acquired Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 4/10 · IP moat: 23 patents rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 40/100 | — | $14M | 31 31 → 20 (-35%) · sector median +0% | Max Boxstrom Co-Founder | WordPress Block EditorwpBakeryElementor+26 | 23 patents Automotive wheel rim design and manufacturing for vehicles | — |
| 41 | Linecross Manufacturer and supplier of major auto components 53Product top 26%Innovation top 36%Fin. health top 37%Funding top 46% All 9 signals ▾Producttop 26% Innovationtop 36% Fin. healthtop 37% Fundingtop 46% Markettop 50% Talentbottom 49% Techbottom 48% Newsbottom 42% Globalbottom 32% Product: 12 distinct product lines · Company stage: Acquired Innovation: 12 product lines rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 53/100 | — | $16M | 295 | Stuart Fry CEO & MD | Craft CMSPHPYii+10 | — | — |
| 42 | MODA Industries Manufacturer of trucks 19Patents top 41%Innovation top 44%Moat bottom 49%Talent bottom 49% All 7 signals ▾Patentstop 41% Innovationtop 44% Moatbottom 49% Talentbottom 49% Fundingbottom 46% Globalbottom 35% Marketbottom 12% Patents: 6 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 6 filings since 2022 vs 0 in 2017-21 Innovation: 6 patents (top 79% of patent-holders) · 6 filings since 2022 vs 0 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 19/100 | — | $2M | 5 | Rich Brown Chief Executive Officer | — | 6 patents Portable alcohol-fuel burners and illuminated safety gloves for hazardous environments | — |
| 43 | CT Automotive Provider of automotive engineering and manufacturing services 67Innovation top 7%Patents top 9%Funding top 41%Moat top 41% All 10 signals ▾Innovationtop 7% Patentstop 9% Fundingtop 41% Moattop 41% Markettop 43% Talentbottom 49% Growthbottom 46% Globalbottom 46% Techbottom 28% Newsbottom 18% Innovation: 366 patents (top 9% of patent-holders) · 243 filings since 2022 vs 121 in 2017-21 Patents: 366 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 243 filings since 2022 vs 121 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 67/100 | — | $10M | 2,834 | Scott McKenzie CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+13 | 368 patents Electric power‑steering and motor drive systems for vehicle steering columns | — |
| 44 | FluxMagic Manufacturer of auto components 7Funding bottom 48%Talent bottom 45%Global bottom 36%Market bottom 10% All 4 signals ▾Fundingbottom 48% Talentbottom 45% Globalbottom 36% Marketbottom 10% Funding: Raised $425k across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 6 yrs (0.3/yr) Talent: 1 named leader on record rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 7/100 | — | $425K | 4 | Jonathan Bird CEO | — | — | — |
| 45 | Pace Van Hire Provider of convenient self-drive van hire services 32Growth top 45%Tech top 49%Talent bottom 49%Funding bottom 48% All 6 signals ▾Growthtop 45% Techtop 49% Talentbottom 49% Fundingbottom 48% Marketbottom 34% Globalbottom 32% Tech: 25 technologies across 4/8 capability areas · Devops: Nginx rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 32/100 | — | $4M | — | Louis Verrico CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+21 | — | 1 award |
| 46 | Adgero Kinetic energy recovery system for heavy duty vehicles 9Moat top 45%Talent bottom 49%Patents bottom 47%Funding bottom 45% All 8 signals ▾Moattop 45% Talentbottom 49% Patentsbottom 47% Fundingbottom 45% Innovationbottom 40% Globalbottom 39% Techbottom 25% Marketbottom 17% Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 4/10 · IP moat: 3 patents Talent: 1 named leader on record · 1 C-suite/founder profile curated rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 9/100 | — | $1M | 3 | Mack Murray Managing Director | — | 3 patents Vehicle hybrid powertrain integration systems | — |
| 47 | Belron Vehicle glass repair and replacement service provider 55AI top 15%Tech top 36%Market top 37%Funding top 41% All 11 signals ▾AItop 15% Techtop 36% Markettop 37% Fundingtop 41% Producttop 42% Globalbottom 48% Growthbottom 42% Moatbottom 42% Newsbottom 34% Innovationbottom 26% Patentsbottom 23% AI: Holds AI/ML patents (G06N-family CPC) Tech: 22 technologies across 6/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Cloudfront, Amazon Ses rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 55/100 | — | $25M | 30,000 | — | SentryApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+19 | 2 patents Patents concentrated in transport & manufacturing processes | 1 award |
| 48 | Autoquake.com Online used car listing platform 64Growth top 30%Market top 36%Funding top 43%Talent bottom 49% All 5 signals ▾Growthtop 30% Markettop 36% Fundingtop 43% Talentbottom 49% Globalbottom 37% Growth: Headcount 551 → 674 (+22%) across vintages Market: 674 employees (top 21% of Auto) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 64/100 | — | $34M | 674 | Jeanette Moskovits Co-Founder & CEO | — | — | — |
| 49 | Aeristech Advanced control architecture and electric forced induction technology 22Product top 36%Funding top 45%Patents top 45%Moat top 45% All 8 signals ▾Producttop 36% Fundingtop 45% Patentstop 45% Moattop 45% Innovationbottom 48% Globalbottom 45% Techbottom 42% Marketbottom 27% Product: 4 distinct product lines · Company stage: Series A Funding: Raised $7.8M across 5 rounds · 5 rounds over 16 yrs (0.3/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 22/100 | — | $8M | 35 | — | HubSpot CMS HubHubSpotcore-js+8 | 28 patents Patents concentrated in mechanical & energy engineering | — |
| 50 | Zuto Online platform offering tools for car financing and vehicle purchasing support 62Tech top 24%News top 26%Moat top 39%Funding top 40% All 8 signals ▾Techtop 24% Newstop 26% Moattop 39% Fundingtop 40% Growthtop 42% Markettop 45% Talenttop 46% Globalbottom 43% Tech: 44 technologies across 6/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Web Services, Cloudflare News: 7 BI events in 12 mo (of 24 tracked, 6 types) · +250% YoY rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 62/100 | — | $22M | 292 292 → 560 (+92%) · sector median +0% | James Wilkinson Chief Executive Officer | Apple iCloud MailNode.jsMUI+24 | — | 1 job opening · 1 award |
Top 12 Auto companies in England
#1
Zego 🦄Series C · London, England · founded 2016 · 417 employees$281.7Mraised▾
Provider of flexible insurance policies for drivers and delivery workers. Coverage options include telematics-based car insurance, private hire taxi insurance, and policies for van operators. The offerings extend to delivery insurance for individuals using cars, scooters, or motorbikes for food and parcel transport. Policies are available for learner drivers and business owners requiring protection for their vehicles and goods. The insurance structure allows for usage-based adjustments to accommodate different work and personal driving requirements.
- Apr 2026Series C$28M
- Mar 2021Series C$150M
- Jun 2019Series B$42M
- Jan 2019Venture Debt—
#2
Motorway 🦄Series C · London, England · founded 2017 · 164 employees$276.2Mraised▾
Online platform providing vehicle valuation and sales services to individuals. It offers a way for individuals to value and sell their vehicles. The platform facilitates connections between sellers and a network of dealers. It arranges for vehicle collection and payment processing upon sale completion.
- Dec 2025Conventional Debt$33.6M
- Nov 2021Series C$190M
- Jun 2021Series B$67.7M
- Jun 2019Series A$13.8M
#3
Series B · London, England · founded 2013 · 38 employees$96.1Mraised▾
Online car repair financing platform. It is a payment platform that allows users to split the cost of car repairs and servicing into monthly installments. It provides users with information and data on vehicles for buying, selling, or maintaining purposes.
- Dec 2025Conventional Debt$80.2M
- Aug 2025Series B$11M
- Dec 2024Series B$2.6M
- Apr 2024Series B$2.5M
#4
Series B · London, England · founded 2021 · 8 employees$185.9Mraised▾
App-based marketplace for used car loans. It provides users with a platform that directs users to a car dealership or digital car marketplaces to buy a new car with finance and provides a suitable finance payment plan. The application is available for iOS devices.
- Jun 2025Conventional Debt$407.9M
- Sep 2024Conventional Debt$133.7M
- Jan 2024Series B$19.7M
- Feb 2023Conventional Debt$114.7M
#5
ECARX 🦄Public · London, England · founded 2017 · 1501 employees$50Mraised▾
Manufacture of automotive electronic components. Its products include infotainment head units, digital cockpits, vehicle chip-set solutions, active safety electronics, unmanned driving sensors, controllers, and other products.
- Nov 2025Post IPO$100M
- Jul 2022Series B—
- Sep 2021Series B$50M
#6
Series C · London, England · founded 2017 · 50 employees$116.3Mraised▾
Provider of motor vehicle insurance policies for car and van. These insurance products offer financial protection against damage to vehicles and liability for injury or property damage caused to others. The policies include coverage for fire, theft, and vandalism. Customers manage their insurance documentation and policy details through a digital interface. The business provides support for claims and accident reporting.
- Apr 2025Series C$45M
- Apr 2025Conventional Debt$45M
- May 2023Conventional Debt$18.5M
- Sep 2021Series B$85M
#7
Public · Chilworth, England · founded 2004 · 72 employees$34.1Mraised▾
Platform offering batteries for electric cars. The company has developed solid state batteries, super alloys, fuel cells catalysts , replacement for piezoelectric materials, and more.
- Jul 2025Grant (prize money)$1.7M
- May 2025Post IPO$4.7M
- Mar 2020Post IPO$19.4M
- Jan 2019Grant (prize money)$362.9K
#8
Series E · London, England · founded 2010 · 207 employees$178.4Mraised▾
Online marketplace that allows buyers to compare new car offers & buy directly from trusted dealers that are registered with the platform. Buyers can explore cars by specifying make/model, features & more, and then receive offers directly from the dealers. They can then quickly compare offers by price & location of the dealer, reviews of the dealer & what’s actually in stock.
- Jul 2024Series E$53.2M
- Nov 2023Series C$3.3M
- Apr 2022Series C—
- Mar 2022Series C$22.6M
#9
Acquired · Guildford, England · founded 1963 · 2480 employees$1.7Braised▾
Operator of racing teams participating in Formula 1, IndyCar, and Endurance. The organization maintains teams that compete in various racing series. It also offers related merchandise through its online store. The company provides news, articles, schedules, and standings for racing events.
#10
Public · Snetterton, England · founded 2002 · 82 employees$11.6Mraised▾
Developer of electric drivetrain solutions for automotive, aerospace, and bus industries. The company provides electric motors, inverters, power electronics and complete electric vehicle drivetrains. It offers zero emission drivetrains integrated into new electric vehicles and retrofit options. The company designs and develops electric propulsion systems for next-generation technology.
- Apr 2025Post IPO$6.5M
- Feb 2024Post IPO$5.1M
- Jun 2016Grant (prize money)$55.4K
- Apr 2016Grant (prize money)$57K
#11
Late Stage · Blyth, England · founded 1969 · 774 employees$13Mraised▾
Provider of legal services to business and finance
#12
Cazoo 🦄Public · London, England · founded 2018 · 3226 employees$1.2Braised▾
Online dealer of second-hand cars. Their platform enables buyers to search for cars and view their specifications, photos, service history, price, and more. Buyers can purchase the car via the platform, as well as, have the cars delivered to their location. Their platform also provides car financing and servicing.
- Feb 2022Post IPO$630M
- Oct 2020Series D$311M
- Jun 2020Series D$31M
- Mar 2020Series D$116.4M
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What England researches in autonomous vehicles
University of the West of England and Highways England dominate England's autonomous-vehicle research, focusing primarily on safety and human-automation interaction, with a contested tone reflecting ten concern-oriented papers against six optimistic ones.
- University of the West of England11
- Highways England5
- New England Conservatory of Music1
- Western New England University1