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Best Auto Components Companies in England, United Kingdom

Updated 2026-06-18 · Ranked by funding & momentum

301 indexable Auto Components companies headquartered in England, United Kingdom, ranked by total equity funding and recent funding momentum. Combined disclosed equity funding of $543.4M across 47 funded companies, including 1 unicorn.

301
Companies
$543.4M
Total Funding
47
Funded
1
Unicorns
0
Rounds (90d)

Ranked: Best Auto Components companies in England

#CompanyFundingValuationStage Latest roundEmployeesFoundedMomentum
1 ECARX Unicorn
Manufacture of automotive electronic components
$50M $3.3B
as of 2021
Public Post IPO Nov 2025 1,501 2017 ↑ Active
2 Ilika
Platform offering batteries for electric cars
$34.1M Public Grant (prize money) Jul 2025 72 2004 ↑ Active
3 Equipmake
Developer of electric drivetrain solutions for automotive, aerospace, and bus industries
$11.6M Public Post IPO Apr 2025 82 2002 ↑ Active
4 YASA
Manufacturer of electric motors and controllers
$97.5M $274.3M
as of 2021
Acquired Grant (prize money) Sep 2023 287 2009
5 Autocraft Solutions Group
Manufacturer of gasoline and diesel engines
$30.1M Funding Raised Conventional Debt Apr 2024 203 2018
6 New Motion Labs
Manufacturer of automotive transmission systems
$3.3M Series A Series A Aug 2024 5 2019 ↑ Active
7 Autins Group
Manufacturer of automotive acoustic and thermal insulation solutions. This company develops and produces materials and components to reduce noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) in vehicles, and to manage thermal conditions around batteries, engines, and interiors. They offer a variety of products, including foams, fleeces, and multi-layer materials, along with services such as materials manufacturing, conversion and assembly, prototyping, and testing. The company works with automotive manufacturers and other industries to create bespoke solutions addressing specific acoustic and thermal challenges, focusing on product performance, weight reduction, and cost savings. Their expertise encompasses material science, manufacturing processes, and technical support.
$11.6M Public Post IPO Mar 2024 164 2014
8 Surface Transforms
Develops and manufacture carbon-ceramic material & brakes
$57.8M Public Post IPO Sep 2022 118 1992
9 Bee Lighting
Provider of vehicle lighting solutions
$199.6K Acquired Conventional Debt Apr 2025 46 2006 ↑ Active
10 EVTEC Group
Manufacturer of ightweight aluminum die-cast components and assemblies for OEMs across the globe
$9.4M Funding Raised Conventional Debt Jan 2024 153 2021
11 Dymag
Manufacturer of carbon fibre wheels
$13.7M $26.2M
as of 2021
Acquired Series B Apr 2023 31 2012
12 Linecross
Manufacturer and supplier of major auto components
$15.9M Acquired Conventional Debt Jul 2023 295 1990
13 Sertec
Manufacturer and supplier of precision stamped components to OEMs
$98.2M Late Stage Unattributed Jan 2021 2,208 1962
14 FluxMagic
Manufacturer of auto components
$425K Funding Raised Grant (prize money) Jul 2024 4 2019 ↑ Active
15 CT Automotive
Provider of automotive engineering and manufacturing services
$9.6M Public Post IPO May 2023 2,834 2000
16 Adgero
Kinetic energy recovery system for heavy duty vehicles
$1.2M Seed Seed Apr 2024 3 2014
17 Aeristech
Advanced control architecture and electric forced induction technology
$7.8M Series A Grant (prize money) Dec 2021 35 2007
18 Hypermotive
Manufacturer of automotive electrical & electronic components
$1.9M $5.5M
as of 2022
Seed Grant (prize money) May 2023 20 2016
19 Transense Technologies
Manufacturer of automotive sensors
$4.1M Public Grant (prize money) May 2022 14 1991
20 PROTEC
Manufacturer of automotive components
$509.2K Funding Raised Conventional Debt Mar 2024 4 2019
21 Faradion
Developer of sodium-ion battery technology for transportation and energy storage
$10.1M $14.2M
as of 2018
Acquired Series B Jun 2018 20 2010
22 Hills Numberplates
Manufacturer and supplier of number plates to OEMs & aftermarket
$19.7M Series B Series B Jul 2016 300 1927
23 Rimstock
Manufacturer and supplier of alloy wheels to OEMs and aftermarket
$16M Acquired Series A Jun 2017 76 1985
24 PVI
Provider of automotive controls and sensor systems, specializing in throttle and brake pedal systems
$4.1M Funding Raised Grant (prize money) Jan 2021 1998
25 Libertine
Developer of linear generator technology for distributed power and transport applications
$1.6M Public Grant (prize money) Jun 2022 19 2009
26 MAHLE Powertrain
Manufacturer and supplier of automotive powertrain system
$3.3M Funding Raised Grant (prize money) Dec 2021 2005
27 Silent Sensors
Providers of sensors to measure tire pressure and temperature
$3.5M Funding Raised Grant (prize money) Oct 2019 1 2012
28 VTL Group
Designer & manufacturer of engineered components for vehicles
$8.7M Series A Venture Debt Jan 2015 370 1919
29 Binani Technologies
Manufacturer and designer of automotive electric powertrain
$534K Seed Seed Jun 2023 8 2017
30 Dunlop Systems
Developer of OEM components and systems for automotive suspension
$3.6M Series A Conventional Debt Aug 2020 52 2007
31 The Tinsley Bridge
Manufacturer and supplier of suspension components to OEMs
$907.7K $1.3M
as of 2022
Funding Raised Conventional Debt Mar 2022 200 1986
32 DesignLED
LED lighting solutions provider
$2.8M Acquired Grant (prize money) Jan 2018 20 2004
33 RSD Pressings
Manufacturer and supplier of pressing components to Tier 1
$599.7K Funding Raised Conventional Debt Jul 2022 1985
34 Dolphin N2
Manufacturer of heavy duty truck engines
$548.7K Acquired Grant (prize money) Jun 2022 9 2017
35 Johnson Matthey Battery Systems
Manufacturer and supplier of battery systems to OEMs
$2.4M Funding Raised Grant (prize money) Oct 2017 30 2001
36 First Components
Manufacturers of precision automotive metal parts
$1.4M Deadpooled Conventional Debt Jul 2020 2003
37 Magal Engineering
Manufacturer and supplier of major auto components to OEMs and tier 1
$1.6M Acquired Conventional Debt Oct 2014 463 2002
38 Interflex
Supplier of automotive products
$352.3K Acquired Grant (prize money) Apr 2021 35 2003
39 PAB Group
Manufacturer and supplier of sheet metal prototypes to OEMs
$635.4K Funding Raised Grant (prize money) Sep 2016 60 1986
40 Controlled Power Technologies
Provider of construction equipment for rental
$638.2K Acquired Series A Jun 2011 51 2007
41 Joost Engines
Manufacturer & supplier of outboard motor engines
$443.1K $7.1M
as of 2019
Funding Raised Grant (prize money) Dec 2018 5 2014
42 Paneltex
Manufacturer of automotive body parts
$194.4K Acquired Grant (prize money) Mar 2021 595 1991
43 Cgon
Hydrogen fuel cells
$258.8K Seed Seed Sep 2014 4 2013
44 General Traffic
Manufacturer and supplier of major auto components
$93.8K Funding Raised Grant (prize money) May 2020 1983
45 Fibretech
Manufacturers of amorphous, semi-amorphous and fine crystalline fibres, filaments and pistons
$54.5K Funding Raised Grant (prize money) Feb 2016 8 1981
46 TTV Racing
Manufacturer and supplier of powertrain components
$31.5K Funding Raised Grant (prize money) May 2019 1985
47 BCA Group
Manufacturer of electrical systems & electronics for the caravan and motorhome industry
$10.2K Funding Raised Grant (prize money) Aug 2020 139 2000
48 Motormax
Manufacturer and supplier of automotive components
Late Stage PE Sep 2025 2003 ↑ Active
49 Horse Powertrain
Provider of powertrain solutions
Seed Seed Dec 2024 2024 ↑ Active
50 Grayson Thermal Systems
Manufactures & supplies automotive thermal cooling systems to OEMs and aftermarket
Funding Raised Conventional Debt Jan 2024 139 1978

Top 12 Auto Components companies in England

#1
ECARX Unicorn Public
$50M Raised
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location_onLondon, England
Founded
2017
Employees
1,501
Funding raised
$50M
Valuation
$3.3B · 2021
Stage
Public

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.

Funding rounds (2 disclosed of 3)
Round Date Amount
Post IPO Nov 2025 $100M
Series B Jul 2022 Undisclosed
Series B Sep 2021 $50M
Tech stack
acquia cloud platformacquia cloud site factoryadobe analyticsadobe experience platform identity serviceadobe experience platform launchakamai+14
#2
Ilika Public
$34.1M Raised
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location_onChilworth, England
Founded
2004
Employees
72
Funding raised
$34.1M
Stage
Public

Platform offering batteries for electric cars. The company has developed solid state batteries, super alloys, fuel cells catalysts , replacement for piezoelectric materials, and more.

Funding rounds (5 disclosed of 5)
Round Date Amount
Grant (prize money) Jul 2025 $1.7M
Post IPO May 2025 $4.7M
Post IPO Mar 2020 $19.4M
Grant (prize money) Jan 2019 $362.9K
Post IPO Oct 2016 $8M
Tech stack
amazon web servicescraft cmsgoogle analyticsgoogle font apigoogle hosted librariesgoogle tag manager+14
#3
Equipmake Public
$11.6M Raised
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location_onSnetterton, England
Founded
2002
Employees
82
Funding raised
$11.6M
Stage
Public

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.

Funding rounds (4 disclosed of 4)
Round Date Amount
Post IPO Apr 2025 $6.5M
Post IPO Feb 2024 $5.1M
Grant (prize money) Jun 2016 $55.4K
Grant (prize money) Apr 2016 $57K
#4
YASA Acquired
$97.5M Raised
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location_onKidlington, England
Founded
2009
Employees
287
Funding raised
$97.5M
Valuation
$274.3M · 2021
Stage
Acquired

YASA is a manufacturer of electric motors and controllers. Its motors have an axial flux and can be integrated into electric and hybrid vehicle powertrains. It caters to hybrid and electric vehicles. It also provides solutions like hybrid powertrain solutions, electric drive units, range-extending generators, and more.

Funding rounds (10 disclosed of 10)
Round Date Amount
Grant (prize money) Sep 2023 $26.1M
Series B Aug 2021 $7M
Series B Aug 2019 $22.1M
Series B Jan 2018 $21.1M
Grant (prize money) Oct 2017 $382.5K
Series B Jul 2017 $12M
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Tech stack
aosapache http serverapple icloud mailcdnjscivicthemecloudflare+14
#5
Autocraft Solutions Group Funding Raised
$30.1M Raised
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location_onGrantham, England
Founded
2018
Employees
203
Funding raised
$30.1M
Stage
Funding Raised

Manufacturer of gasoline and diesel engines. It manufactures and remanufactures outsourced IC engines, EV batteries, and more.

Funding rounds (1 disclosed of 1)
Round Date Amount
Conventional Debt Apr 2024 $30.1M
Founders & key people
Investors
Tech stack
aosapache http servercdnjscloudflareewww image optimizerfancybox+14
#6
New Motion Labs Series A
$3.3M Raised
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location_onLondon, England
Founded
2019
Employees
5
Funding raised
$3.3M
Stage
Series A

Manufacturer of automotive transmission systems

Funding rounds (3 disclosed of 4)
Round Date Amount
Series A Aug 2024 $2.3M
Seed Jun 2023 Undisclosed
Conventional Debt Jun 2023 $890.5K
Seed Mar 2022 $1M
#7
Autins Group Public
$11.6M Raised
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location_onRugby, England
Founded
2014
Employees
164
Funding raised
$11.6M
Stage
Public

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Funding rounds (5 disclosed of 5)
Round Date Amount
Post IPO Mar 2024 $4M
Post IPO Oct 2022 $180.8K
Grant (prize money) Jan 2022 $27.2K
Post IPO Nov 2021 $4M
Conventional Debt Jun 2020 $3.4M
Founders & key people
Tech stack
animate.cssanime.jsapple icloud mailcloudflarecloudflare bot managementcontact form 7+14
#8
$57.8M Raised
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location_onEllesmere Port, England
Founded
1992
Employees
118
Funding raised
$57.8M
Stage
Public

They have developed an advanced Carbon Fibre Reinforced Ceramic (CFRC) using a proprietary processes in which they transform Carbon-Carbon bonds into Carbon-Silicon Carbide (CSiC) ceramic which is used for making brakes for automobile, Motorsport & aerospace industry. Surface Transforms interweaves continuous carbon fibre to form a 3D multi-directional matrix which produces a stronger and more durable product wit

Funding rounds (7 disclosed of 7)
Round Date Amount
Post IPO Sep 2022 $18M
Post IPO Feb 2021 $27.5M
Post IPO Mar 2019 $2.5M
Post IPO Jun 2018 $2M
Post IPO Mar 2016 $7.1M
Post IPO Apr 2015 $390.9K
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Tech stack
amazon web servicesaws certificate managerazurefancyboxgoogle analyticsjquery+14
#9
Bee Lighting Acquired
$199.6K Raised
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location_onRedditch, England
Founded
2006
Employees
46
Funding raised
$199.6K
Stage
Acquired

Provider of vehicle lighting solutions

Funding rounds (1 disclosed of 1)
Round Date Amount
Conventional Debt Apr 2025 $199.6K
Investors
#10
EVTEC Group Funding Raised
$9.4M Raised
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location_onCoventry, England
Founded
2021
Employees
153
Funding raised
$9.4M
Stage
Funding Raised

EVTEC Group is a British manufacturing organization that produces lightweight aluminum die-cast components and assemblies for OEMs worldwide. They also supply lightweight aluminum castings to major equipment manufacturers around the world. EVTEC Group comprises Evtec Automotive Limited and Evtec Aluminium Limited.

Funding rounds (1 disclosed of 1)
Round Date Amount
Conventional Debt Jan 2024 $9.4M
Tech stack
bootstrapgodaddygoogle cloudgoogle cloud cdngsaphsts+11
#11
Dymag Acquired
$13.7M Raised
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location_onChippenham, England
Founded
2012
Employees
31
Funding raised
$13.7M
Valuation
$26.2M · 2021
Stage
Acquired

Dymag is a manufacturer of carbon fibre wheels.

Funding rounds (5 disclosed of 6)
Round Date Amount
Series B Apr 2023 Undisclosed
Series A Dec 2020 $5.4M
Series A Jan 2020 $1.7M
Series A Dec 2018 $4.6M
Seed Sep 2017 $670K
Seed May 2015 $1.4M
Founders & key people
Tech stack
wordpressmysqlphpwpbakerywpmu dev smushmailchimp for woocommerce+14
#12
Linecross Acquired
$15.9M Raised
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location_onLeicester, England
Founded
1990
Employees
295
Funding raised
$15.9M
Stage
Acquired

Linecross Group is a manufacturer and supplier of major auto components. Manufactures interior driver, interior passenger, interior modules, exterior environments, under bonnet, HVAC & power, seating and engine covers for automotive, commercial, leisure, off-highway and mass transport.

Funding rounds (1 disclosed of 1)
Round Date Amount
Conventional Debt Jul 2023 $15.9M
Founders & key people
Tech stack
alpine.jscloudflarecloudflare bot managementcodeignitercraft cmsexpressionengine+9

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Funding & investor landscape

Total raised
$543.4M
across these companies
Companies funded
47
with disclosed funding
Highest-funded
$98.2M raised

Most active investors

Europa Europa 16 investments in Auto Components Gov Gov 11 investments in Auto Components HSBC HSBC 8 investments in Auto Components EIC Fund EIC Fund 6 investments in Auto Components Advanced Propulsion Centre UK Advanced Propulsion Centre UK 5 investments in Auto Components Lloyds Bank Lloyds Bank 5 investments in Auto Components Mercia Mercia 5 investments in Auto Components Finance Birmingham Finance Birmingham 4 investments in Auto Components BGF BGF 3 investments in Auto Components Bibby Financial Services Bibby Financial Services 2 investments in Auto Components Birmingham City Council Birmingham City Council 2 investments in Auto Components Braveheart Investment Group Braveheart Investment Group 2 investments in Auto Components

Notable founders in England Auto Components

ZS Ziyu Shen Co-Founder & CEO ECARX · $50M raised
EL Eric Li Co-Founder ECARX · $50M raised
Brian Hayden Brian Hayden Founder Ilika · $34.1M raised
GP Graeme Purdy CEO Ilika · $34.1M raised
ML Marcus Leong Co-Founder YASA · $97.5M raised
Tim Woolmer Tim Woolmer Co-Founder & CTO YASA · $97.5M raised
Gareth Cook Gareth Cook CEO Autins Group · $11.6M raised
MB Max Boxstrom Co-Founder Dymag · $13.7M raised
SF Stuart Fry CEO & MD Linecross · $15.9M raised
GA Grant Adams CEO Sertec · $98.2M raised
Jonathan Bird Jonathan Bird CEO FluxMagic · $425K raised
SM Scott McKenzie CEO CT Automotive · $9.6M raised

Frequently asked questions

How many Auto Components companies are there in England, United Kingdom?
Radar tracks 301 indexable Auto Components companies headquartered in England, United Kingdom that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Auto Components companies in England, United Kingdom?
The Auto Components companies in England, United Kingdom on this list have raised a combined $543.4M in disclosed equity funding across 47 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Auto Components company in England, United Kingdom?
Sertec is the highest-funded Auto Components company in England, United Kingdom, with $98.2M in disclosed equity funding.
How many Auto Components companies in England, United Kingdom are funded?
47 of the 301 Auto Components companies in England, United Kingdom on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Auto Components unicorns are there in England, United Kingdom?
1 Auto Components company in England, United Kingdom on this list is valued at $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in England, United Kingdom Auto Components companies?
The most active investors in England, United Kingdom Auto Components companies on this list include Europa, Gov, HSBC, EIC Fund, Advanced Propulsion Centre UK.

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 2026-06-18.

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