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Radar · Security & Surveillance Technology in United Kingdom

Best Security & Surveillance Technology Companies in United Kingdom

The 656 best Security & Surveillance Technology companies in United Kingdom in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Neuralguard.

656companies tracked
$48.5Bdisclosed funding
0unicorns
190have raised

The 656 Security & Surveillance Technology companies tracked in the United Kingdom represent one of the more capital-dense corners of British tech, with $48.5B in total disclosed funding spread across a sector that Future Market Insights pegs at roughly $284.7B globally and growing at a 4.8% CAGR. That's real money. The directory you're looking at ranks these firms by disclosed equity funding and recent funding momentum, so the ordering reflects actual capital conviction, not press releases. Neuralguard sits at the top of the funding table with a figure that dwarfs the field. Elliptic follows at $104M, which is more in line with what a scaled UK security firm typically raises.

What does the funding spread tell you? Mostly that this is a sector with a few outsized bets and a long tail of early-stage companies still proving unit economics. Median app install growth of roughly 15% year-over-year across security and technology apps suggests consumer and enterprise demand is moving in the right direction, and a recent industry recap points to smarter, more integrated surveillance as the direction the field is heading. Privacy concerns remain a structural friction point, especially given the UK's regulatory environment, and I'd expect that tension to shape which business models here actually scale. Investors like Mercia and Herald Investment Management are the names showing up repeatedly, which tells you something about where institutional conviction is landing.

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Our analysis of 50 Security & Surveillance Technology companies

$4.8b in tracked funding; 91% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.

50companies analysed
91%cloud-native stacks
2025funding peak (by rounds)
7unicorns
2015median founding year
579kcombined LinkedIn audience
34%of audience held by top 3
7companies hiring publicly (12 mo)

Ranked: Best Security & Surveillance Technology companies in United Kingdom

#CompanyDisclosed fundingLast roundEmployeesFoundedFounderMarket signals (1y)Patents & IP focusRecent signals
1Neuralguard
Provider of an AI-enabled video surveillance solution for various industries
24AI top 20%Funding top 39%Tech bottom 47%Global bottom 37%
All 5 signals ▾
AItop 20%
Fundingtop 39%
Techbottom 47%
Globalbottom 37%
Marketbottom 16%
AI: Classified as an AI company
Funding: Raised $46.8B across 4 rounds · 4 rounds over 7 yrs (0.6/yr)
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 24/100
$46.8B30 mo ago42017
2What3words
Developer of a system assigning unique identifiers to small areas
$223M35 mo ago152
152 → 177 (+16%) · sector median +22%
2013Mohan Ganesalingam
Co-Founder
35 patents
Three-word geocoding system and algorithms for location encoding and retrieval
5 launchs · 1 award
3Elliptic
Provider of blockchain analytics software for digital asset risk management
83Product top 21%Innovation top 23%Growth top 23%Funding top 25%
All 11 signals ▾
Producttop 21%
Innovationtop 23%
Growthtop 23%
Fundingtop 25%
Fin. healthtop 28%
Talenttop 28%
Moattop 31%
Globaltop 42%
Techtop 44%
Markettop 48%
Newsbottom 42%
Product: 8 distinct product lines · Company stage: Series D
Innovation: 8 product lines · Deep-tech classification: Blockchain
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 83/100
$104M1 mo ago802013James Smith
Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer
1 launch
4iProov
Platform offering digital identity verification services
82AI top 18%Patents top 26%Moat top 28%Innovation top 30%
All 13 signals ▾
AItop 18%
Patentstop 26%
Moattop 28%
Innovationtop 30%
Techtop 31%
Growthtop 33%
Fin. healthtop 33%
Fundingtop 36%
Newstop 42%
Producttop 44%
Markettop 45%
Globaltop 49%
Talentbottom 49%
AI: Classified as an AI company · Holds AI/ML patents (G06N-family CPC)
Patents: 76 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 37 filings since 2022 vs 27 in 2017-21
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 82/100
$78M30 mo ago532011Andrew Bud
Founder & CEO
76 patents
Secure facial biometric authentication with liveness detection and real-time user guidance
5Focal Point Positioning
Provider of AI-based software to increase the accuracy of GNSS in devices
$69M30 mo ago38
38 → 49 (+29%) · sector median +22%
2015Ramsey Faragher
Founder & CEO
176 patents
Advanced radio signal processing and calibration for precise positioning systems.
1 job opening · 1 launch · 1 award
6VoxSmart
Compliance management solutions for banks
74Talent top 15%AI top 18%Moat top 26%Patents top 31%
All 12 signals ▾
Talenttop 15%
AItop 18%
Moattop 26%
Patentstop 31%
Innovationtop 32%
Fundingtop 32%
Producttop 35%
Growthtop 45%
Globaltop 49%
Techbottom 47%
Marketbottom 46%
Newsbottom 27%
Talent: Analyst team rating 5/5
AI: Classified as an AI company · Holds AI/ML patents (G06N-family CPC)
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 74/100
$62M38 mo ago70
70 → 64 (-9%) · sector median +22%
200611 patents
Patents concentrated in electrical & electronics
7Microblink
Platform offering card scanning apps-based consumer payments
$60M66 mo ago23020133 signals
Leadership
8Freevolt
Digital identity and fraud management platform
$51M107 mo ago62013Lord Drayson
Founder
9Healthcare Fraud Shield
Fraud detection automated solutions to the healthcare industry.
$50M65 mo ago4920111 launch
10ByBox
Provider of field service technology and logistics for inventory management
$50M108 mo ago892000Richard Agostinelli
Founder & CEO
46 patents
Secure automated parcel lockers for last‑mile delivery and in‑store item collection
1 launch · 1 award
11GSS
Provider of sanctions screening services using industry-defined standards and shared platform
$47M40 mo ago52021Tom Scampion
Chief Executive Officer
12Circulor
Provider of supply chain services for material traceability and compliance
53Talent top 15%Moat top 31%Funding top 33%Market bottom 49%
All 7 signals ▾
Talenttop 15%
Moattop 31%
Fundingtop 33%
Marketbottom 49%
Globalbottom 45%
Techbottom 35%
Newsbottom 27%
Talent: Analyst team rating 5/5
Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 8/10 · Soonicorn
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 53/100
$45M47 mo ago6320172 partnerships · 1 award
13SteelEye
Provider of data-driven solutions for financial regulatory compliance and reporting
$43M45 mo ago372017Matthew Storey
Co-Founder
2 awards
14Cytora
Risk management solutions for insurers and underwriters
$42M86 mo ago342012Andre Alzamora
Co-Founder & CEO
5 signals ▲67%
M&A · Leadership · New product
15Mypinpad
Payment security solutions via PIN authentication
$32M35 mo ago53
53 → 51 (-4%) · sector median +22%
2012Barry Levett
CEO
136 patents
Secure authentication and virtual keypad input technologies for touch-screen devices
1 launch
16Realeyes
Platform offering AI-powered attention measurement and identity verification solutions
$32M68 mo ago112007Mihkel Jaatma
Co-Founder & CEO
17FinGo
Fingerprint-based user authentication solutions
$26M64 mo ago13
13 → 19 (+46%) · sector median +22%
2011Marlon Myers
Co-Founder
18Keyless
Developer of biometric authentication platform providing passwordless multi-factor authentication solutions
48Funding top 32%Innovation top 33%Product top 33%Global top 42%
All 10 signals ▾
Fundingtop 32%
Innovationtop 33%
Producttop 33%
Globaltop 42%
Talenttop 43%
Growthtop 48%
Moattop 48%
Newsbottom 47%
Techbottom 46%
Marketbottom 29%
Funding: Raised $26.0M across 8 rounds · 8 rounds over 8 yrs (1.0/yr)
Innovation: 10 product lines
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 48/100
$26M16 mo ago152018Lucio Costanzo
Founder
4 signals ▼33%
Funding · Leadership · M&A
19HALOS
Provider of cloud-based body camera solution for video surveillance
$20M27 mo ago2019Matthew Nesbitt
Founder
1 partnership
20Shufti
Provider of identity verification and fraud prevention software for businesses
$20M50 mo ago52016Shahid Hanif
CEO & ex-Co-Founder
2 launchs
21Arachnys
Provider of managed services, advisory solutions, and technology for compliance
$18M66 mo ago252010
22Move.ai
Developer of artificial intelligence software for markerless motion capture systems
$17M32 mo ago23
23 → 54 (+135%) · sector median +22%
2019Tino Millar
Founder & CEO
19 patents
Real-time 4D scene reconstruction and video object insertion for AR/VR applications
2 launchs
23Operational Solutions
Counter-drone solutions for the military
$15M30 mo ago6920103 patents
Solvent recovery and evaporation technologies for volatile component processing
24Augur
Provider of perception engine software leveraging existing camera infrastructure for insights
27Talent top 28%Funding top 40%Global bottom 48%Tech bottom 41%
All 5 signals ▾
Talenttop 28%
Fundingtop 40%
Globalbottom 48%
Techbottom 41%
Marketbottom 25%
Talent: 3 named leaders on record · 3 C-suite/founder profiles curated
Funding: Raised $15.0M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 1 yrs (1.0/yr)
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 27/100
$15M3 mo ago2025Harry Mead
Co-Founder & CEO
25Atto
Transaction data platform for businesses
$15M39 mo ago37
37 → 36 (-3%) · sector median +22%
2010Robert Knight
CEO
26DeGould
Provider of AI-powered automated vehicle inspection systems for various industries
$14M55 mo ago40
40 → 57 (+42%) · sector median +22%
2011Dan Gould
Founder
77 patents
Automated vehicle imaging and dimensional inspection systems for manufacturing quality control
1 launch · 1 partnership
27Trak Global Security Solutions
Provider of software solutions for vehicle tracking
27Product top 37%Talent top 38%Funding bottom 49%Market bottom 37%
All 6 signals ▾
Producttop 37%
Talenttop 38%
Fundingbottom 49%
Marketbottom 37%
Globalbottom 36%
Newsbottom 21%
Product: 1 published app (20 installs) · Company stage: PE
Talent: 2 named leaders on record · 2 C-suite/founder profiles curated
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 27/100
$12M28 mo ago2009Andy Christopher
CEO
1 partnership
28SeeChange
Provider of AI-based slip prevention and hazard detection solutions for operators and content owners
$10M30 mo ago12018Jason Souloglou
Founder & CEO
2 awards
29Pimloc
Provider of machine learning-based image search solution
37AI top 25%Innovation top 35%Patents top 35%News top 37%
All 10 signals ▾
AItop 25%
Innovationtop 35%
Patentstop 35%
Newstop 37%
Fundingtop 42%
Moattop 42%
Globalbottom 42%
Talentbottom 42%
Techbottom 29%
Marketbottom 24%
AI: Classified as an AI company · Holds AI/ML patents (G06N-family CPC)
Innovation: 8 patents (top 59% of patent-holders) · 8 filings since 2022 vs 0 in 2017-21
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 37/100
$9M11 mo ago72016James Leigh
Co-Founder & CTO
3 signals
Funding · Leadership
8 patents
Real-time video analytics and selective editing for object tracking and modification
1 launch
30CameraMatics
Provider of AI and cloud-driven video-based fleet tracking software
$9M49 mo ago862016Mervyn O'callaghan
CEO and Co Founder - Cameramatics Powered by Provision
1 job opening · 1 partnership
31Smiths Detection
Developer of CBRNE threat detection and monitoring systems
$9M33 mo ago1,7501997Roland Carter
CEO
6 signals
M&A · Regulatory
773 patents
Advanced chemical/biological detection devices, sampling kits, and communication adapters
1 launch
32Tended
Provider of geofencing technology for safety and efficiency in high-risk industries
32Moat top 38%Funding top 42%Tech top 44%Growth top 47%
All 10 signals ▾
Moattop 38%
Fundingtop 42%
Techtop 44%
Growthtop 47%
Talentbottom 49%
Patentsbottom 44%
Innovationbottom 39%
Globalbottom 36%
Marketbottom 31%
Newsbottom 22%
Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 7/10 · IP moat: 5 patents
Funding: Raised $9.1M across 9 rounds · 9 rounds over 8 yrs (1.1/yr)
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 32/100
$9M13 mo ago25
25 → 33 (+32%) · sector median +22%
2017Leo Smith
Founder & CEO
5 patents
Personal safety monitoring using wearable sensors and alert/display systems
2 partnerships
33Waymap
Navigation app for indoors and outdoors
$9M26 mo ago122017Tom Pey
Founder & CEO
13 patents
Inertial-based personal navigation and gait measurement for health and fitness tracking
1 launch
34Five ID
Developer of hand-based authentication technology designed to replace traditional identity methods
60Patents top 13%AI top 15%Innovation top 21%Funding top 34%
All 9 signals ▾
Patentstop 13%
AItop 15%
Innovationtop 21%
Fundingtop 34%
Growthtop 35%
Talentbottom 49%
Techbottom 41%
Globalbottom 41%
Marketbottom 25%
Patents: 437 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 369 filings since 2022 vs 68 in 2017-21
AI: Holds AI/ML patents (G06N-family CPC)
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 60/100
$8M1 mo ago2024Thibaut Genevrier
Co-Founder
437 patents
Robotic motion planning, testing, and sensor data augmentation for autonomous mobile robots
35Digital Identity Net
Customer identification & onboarding solutions for banks & businesses
$8M24 mo ago422019Robert Kotlarz
Co-Founder
36OpenOrigins
Provider of content authentication and provenance solutions for digital media
35AI top 15%Patents top 36%Moat top 38%Funding top 39%
All 10 signals ▾
AItop 15%
Patentstop 36%
Moattop 38%
Fundingtop 39%
Innovationtop 45%
Talentbottom 49%
Productbottom 48%
Globalbottom 40%
Newsbottom 18%
Marketbottom 15%
AI: Holds AI/ML patents (G06N-family CPC)
Patents: 9 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 9 filings since 2022 vs 0 in 2017-21
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 35/100
$7M3 mo ago72018Mansoor Rengers
Founder & CEO
9 patents
Data verification, live broadcast delivery, and AI-driven scene validation technologies
37Checkstep
AI-powered content moderation platform that detects and actions harmful user-generated content online
50Tech top 33%Growth top 35%Funding top 39%AI top 45%
All 9 signals ▾
Techtop 33%
Growthtop 35%
Fundingtop 39%
AItop 45%
Talentbottom 49%
Globalbottom 39%
Moatbottom 38%
Marketbottom 24%
Newsbottom 22%
Tech: 43 technologies across 4/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Cloudfront, Amazon S3
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 50/100
$7M1 mo ago92020Guillaume Bouchard
Co-Founder & CEO
38Opsydia
Developer of laser inscription technology for photonics and gemstones
$7M45 mo ago13
13 → 28 (+115%) · sector median +22%
2017Martin Booth
Co-Founder
26 patents
Laser-based internal material machining and optical inspection/inscription of gemstones.
6 job openings
39Neurolabs
Provider of computer vision-powered object recognition solutions for retail industry
$5M13 mo ago520181 job opening · 1 launch
40InteleXVision
Provider of integrated video analytics software
$4M17 mo ago232018Callum Wilson
Founder & CSO
41Thruvision
Manufacturer of passive screening technology for detecting concealed physical objects
$3M11 mo ago432009Thomas Black
Founder
5 signals ▲150%
Contracts · Earnings
42 patents
Patents concentrated in electrical & electronics
1 partnership
42Emteq Labs
Developer of emotion sensing and analytics platform
$3M37 mo ago20
20 → 22 (+10%) · sector median +22%
2015Charles Nduka
Co-Founder
46 patents
Wearable optical and EMG biosensor systems for facial expression and dietary monitoring
43Kromek
Developer of radiation detection solutions for multiple applications
$2M28 mo ago139
139 → 122 (-12%) · sector median +22%
2003Arnab Basu
CEO
11 signals ▼45%
Contracts · Earnings
284 patents
Radiation detection instrumentation and microfluidic genomic analysis systems
1 job opening
44Horizon Technologies
Provider of multi-domain intelligence solutions for airborne, terrestrial, and maritime applications
$2M31 mo ago21993John Beckner
Founder & CEO
3 patents
Plasma-based hazardous waste treatment and conversion technologies
45Halo Solutions
Provider of incident management, safety, and security operations software
$1M23 mo ago142014Lloyd Major
Founder & CEO
2 patents
Manufacturing and design of hair prostheses (wigs and hairpieces).
46Servo
Provider of AI-enabled integrated video analytics software for restaurants
19Talent bottom 49%Funding bottom 42%Market bottom 37%Global bottom 36%
All 4 signals ▾
Talentbottom 49%
Fundingbottom 42%
Marketbottom 37%
Globalbottom 36%
Talent: 1 named leader on record · 1 C-suite/founder profile curated
Funding: Raised $1.4M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 1 yrs (1.0/yr)
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 19/100
$1M12 mo ago2020Amit Frenkel
Founder & CEO
47KARRI
Provider of a voice messenger device and subscription service for children
$985K24 mo ago2022Mehul Botadra
Co-Founder & Product
48Venuex
Provider of the indoor positioning system
$750K12 mo ago142017Cagdas Akar
Co-Founder
1 partnership
49Inclutech
Provides inclusive technology solutions for public and personal safety
$549K11 mo ago2022Les Hume
Co-Founder & COO
1 launch
50IDWise
Provider of AI-based identity verification, document validation, and compliance solutions
$548K16 mo ago42020Moneer Alitto
Co-Founder & CTO
1 job opening

Top 12 Security & Surveillance Technology companies in United Kingdom

#1
Series D · London, England · founded 2013 · 80 employees
$104.3Mraised

Provider of blockchain analytics software for digital asset risk management. This technology enables the screening of transactions and wallets to identify potential financial crime. It facilitates the monitoring of digital asset activity to detect illicit behavior and assess risk levels associated with stablecoin issuers and decentralized finance protocols. The software provides tools for forensic investigations, allowing for the tracing of funds across different blockchain networks. It also offers data integration capabilities to support compliance workflows and regulatory reporting requirements.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 83how this company ranks against its industry peers
Product
top 21%
Innovation
top 23%
Growth
top 23%
Funding
top 25%
Fin. health
top 28%
Talent
top 28%
Product: 8 distinct product lines · Company stage: Series D
Innovation: 8 product lines · Deep-tech classification: Blockchain
Growth: Headcount 51 → 80 (+57%) across vintages · Revenue +62% YoY · Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Audience (LinkedIn): 49k LinkedIn followers — 8.4% of this cohort's audience
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • May 2026Series D$120M
  • Sep 2025Series C
  • Oct 2021Series C$60M
  • Dec 2019Series B$6.1M
Founders & team
James SmithCo-Founder & Chief Strategy OfficerAdam JoyceCo-FounderTom RobinsonCo-Founder
Investors
Octopus Investments, Wells Fargo, Seedcamp, Paladin Capital, Mouro Capital, KRW Schindler
Tech stack
BootstrapCdnjsCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-JsDemandbase
#2
Series A · London, England · founded 2024
$8.5Mraised

Developer of hand-based authentication technology designed to replace traditional identity methods. It offers an alternative to cards, passwords, and phone-based authentication. The technology aims to provide a more convenient and secure way to verify identity. It focuses on eliminating the need for physical items and complex codes.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 60how this company ranks against its industry peers
Patents
top 13%
AI
top 15%
Innovation
top 21%
Funding
top 34%
Growth
top 35%
Talent
bottom 49%
Patents: 437 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 369 filings since 2022 vs 68 in 2017-21 · Latest publication 2026
AI: Holds AI/ML patents (G06N-family CPC)
Innovation: 437 patents (top 2% of patent-holders) · 369 filings since 2022 vs 68 in 2017-21
Audience (LinkedIn): 2k LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
  • May 2026Series A$6M
  • Seed$2.5M
Founders & team
Thibaut GenevrierCo-Founder
Investors
Octopus Ventures
Tech stack
Amazon Web ServicesCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementFramer SitesGoogle Font ApiHsts
#3
Seed · United Kingdom · founded 2017 · 4 employees
$46.8Braised

Provider of an AI-enabled video surveillance solution for various industries

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 24how this company ranks against its industry peers
AI
top 20%
Funding
top 39%
Tech
bottom 47%
Global
bottom 37%
Market
bottom 16%
AI: Classified as an AI company
Funding: Raised $46.8B across 4 rounds · 4 rounds over 7 yrs (0.6/yr) · Last round Seed (Nov 2023)
Tech: 23 technologies across 4/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Web Services · Devops: Nginx
Funding rounds
  • Nov 2023Seed$7.6M
  • Jan 2021Seed$2.3M
  • Feb 2020Seed$2M
  • Nov 2019Seed$2.3M
Investors
Awz Ventures
#4
Seed · London, England · founded 2020 · 9 employees
$6.8Mraised

AI-powered content moderation platform that detects and actions harmful user-generated content online. It provides scalable and automated solutions for online platform managers to safeguard their users.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 50how this company ranks against its industry peers
Tech
top 33%
Growth
top 35%
Funding
top 39%
AI
top 45%
Talent
bottom 49%
Global
bottom 39%
Tech: 43 technologies across 4/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Cloudfront, Amazon S3 · Security: Cloudflare Bot Management, Hsts
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Funding: Raised $6.8M across 4 rounds · 4 rounds over 5 yrs (0.8/yr) · Last round Seed (May 2026)
Audience (LinkedIn): 5k LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
  • May 2026Seed$4.1M
  • Apr 2022Seed$5M
  • Apr 2021Seed$1.9M
  • Mar 2021Seed$551.3K
Founders & team
Guillaume BouchardCo-Founder & CEO
Investors
Dawn Capital, Form Ventures, Redbus Group, Alea Capital Partners, Slow Ventures, Look AI Ventures
Tech stack
Amazon CloudfrontAmazon S3Amazon SesAmazon Web ServicesAosBootstrap
#5
Seed · London, England · founded 2025
$15Mraised

Provider of perception engine software leveraging existing camera infrastructure for insights. The software detects abnormal behaviors and unseen patterns, providing real-time intelligence. It helps teams move faster, spend smarter, and deploy resources only where needed. The engine unlocks value from flow insights to behavioral analytics, optimizing commercial decisions.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 27how this company ranks against its industry peers
Talent
top 28%
Funding
top 40%
Global
bottom 48%
Tech
bottom 41%
Market
bottom 25%
Talent: 3 named leaders on record · 3 C-suite/founder profiles curated
Funding: Raised $15.0M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 1 yrs (1.0/yr) · Last round Seed (Mar 2026)
Global: Investors from 2 countries beyond United Kingdom
Funding rounds
  • Mar 2026Seed$15M
Founders & team
Harry MeadCo-Founder & CEOStefan KopiczekCo-FounderImran LoneCo-Founder & CTO
Investors
Plural, 1st Kind, SNR, Tiny, Flixfounders, Foxglove Capital
Tech stack
Apple Icloud MailAstroCloudflareCloudflare Browser InsightsGoogle WorkspaceHttp/3
#6
Series A · London, England · founded 2018 · 7 employees
$7.2Mraised

Provider of content authentication and provenance solutions for digital media. It verifies the authenticity of visual media at its origin using blockchain technology. The company offers solutions for archive anchoring, secure source validation, and an AI data marketplace. It enables users to maintain control and ownership of their media while cryptographically proving its origins. The company's blockchain ensures media files can be traced back to their origin and independently verified. It connects data rights holders with AI companies looking to responsibly license data for training.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 35how this company ranks against its industry peers
AI
top 15%
Patents
top 36%
Moat
top 38%
Funding
top 39%
Innovation
top 45%
Talent
bottom 49%
AI: Holds AI/ML patents (G06N-family CPC)
Patents: 9 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 9 filings since 2022 vs 0 in 2017-21 · Latest publication 2025
Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 4/10 · IP moat: 9 patents
Audience (LinkedIn): 1k LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
  • Mar 2026Series A$17.2M
  • Nov 2024Seed$4.5M
  • Dec 2021Seed$2.7M
Founders & team
Mansoor RengersFounder & CEO
Investors
Galaxy, Unbound, Unbound Group
#7
Seed · London, England · founded 2016 · 7 employees
$9.3Mraised

Provider of machine learning-based image search solution. Provides a suite of image and video management solutions for businesses and private users for enabling their private images to stay private. It works by learning about and logging images stored within the security of a user archive and does not require sharing that data with a third-party storage provider.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 37how this company ranks against its industry peers
AI
top 25%
Innovation
top 35%
Patents
top 35%
News
top 37%
Funding
top 42%
Moat
top 42%
AI: Classified as an AI company · Holds AI/ML patents (G06N-family CPC) · Product described with: machine learning
Innovation: 8 patents (top 59% of patent-holders) · 8 filings since 2022 vs 0 in 2017-21 · Deep-tech classification: Artificial Intelligence
Patents: 8 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 8 filings since 2022 vs 0 in 2017-21 · Latest publication 2025
Audience (LinkedIn): 2k LinkedIn followers
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Jul 2025Seed$5M
  • Jan 2022Seed$7.5M
  • Oct 2020Seed$1.8M
Founders & team
James LeighCo-Founder & CTO
Investors
Zetta Venture Partners, Amadeus Capital, Speedinvest, MD One Ventures, Symvan Capital, Edge
Tech stack
Cart FunctionalitySquarespace CommerceSquarespaceStimulusGoogle Tag ManagerGoogle Analytics
#8
Acquired · London, England · founded 2018 · 15 employees
$26Mraised

Developer of biometric authentication platform providing passwordless multi-factor authentication solutions. The platform offers secure device binding, passwordless login, and step-up authentication. It caters to both consumer and workforce authentication needs. Solutions include account recovery, remote access, and shared device authentication. The technology utilizes liveness detection and supports integration via mobile or web software development kits.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 48how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 32%
Innovation
top 33%
Product
top 33%
Global
top 42%
Talent
top 43%
Growth
top 48%
Funding: Raised $26.0M across 8 rounds · 8 rounds over 8 yrs (1.0/yr) · Last round Series A (Jan 2025)
Innovation: 10 product lines
Product: 10 distinct product lines · 1 published app (30.0k installs) · Company stage: Acquired
Audience (LinkedIn): 12k LinkedIn followers — 2.0% of this cohort's audience
Funding rounds
  • Jan 2025Series A$2M
  • Nov 2023Series A$6M
  • Apr 2021Seed$3M
  • Aug 2020Seed$2.2M
Founders & team
Lucio CostanzoFounderPaolo GastiCo-FounderFabian EberleCo-Founder & COO
Investors
CyLon, Rialto, P101, Primo Ventures, Global Inventures, gCC
Tech stack
StoryblokNode.JsReactVercelNext.JsHsts
#9
Series B · Lincoln, England · founded 2017 · 25 employees
$9.1Mraised

Provider of geofencing technology for safety and efficiency in high-risk industries. The company offers geospatial data combined with positioning devices to increase location awareness. Virtual safe zones can be overlaid onto worksites, triggering alerts when boundaries are crossed. This helps to mitigate risks and keep projects running smoothly. The technology is supported by behavioural science to increase safety awareness.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 32how this company ranks against its industry peers
Moat
top 38%
Funding
top 42%
Tech
top 44%
Growth
top 47%
Talent
bottom 49%
Patents
bottom 44%
Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 7/10 · IP moat: 5 patents
Funding: Raised $9.1M across 9 rounds · 9 rounds over 8 yrs (1.1/yr) · Last round Series B (May 2025)
Tech: 30 technologies across 4/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Ses, Amazon Web Services · Security: Cloudflare Bot Management, Hsts
Audience (LinkedIn): 4k LinkedIn followers
Activity (LinkedIn): 2 partnerships (incl. Safelines bv) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • May 2025Series B$2.7M
  • Feb 2024Series A$1.6M
  • Nov 2021Series A$3.3M
  • Oct 2020Conventional Debt$260.8K
Founders & team
Leo SmithFounder & CEO
Investors
Gov, Blackfinch Ventures, First Enterprise, Midlands Engine Investment Fund, Basinghall, Ukri
Tech stack
Amazon SesAmazon Web ServicesApple Icloud MailCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-Js
#10
Series A · Edinburgh, Scotland · founded 2018 · 5 employees
$4.9Mraised

Neurolabs provides AI-based object recognition solutions for retail industry. The solution uses computer vision and deep learning techniques to recognize products for automating shelf management tasks, and uses synthetically generated data to develop object recognition models or train deep learning models. Also offers AI detectors that offer product recognition for grocery retail

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 5k LinkedIn followers
Hiring: 1 hiring post in 12 mo (public) · hiring: Product Engineer
Activity: 1 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Apr 2025Series A$7.8M
  • May 2022Seed$3.2M
  • Jul 2020Seed$1.4M
  • 2019Seed$50K
Investors
Fast Track Malmo, Techstart Ventures, 7percent Ventures, Id4 ventures, Lunar Ventures, LAUNCHUB
Tech stack
Apple Icloud MailCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-JsGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Font Api
#11
Acquired · Abingdon, England · founded 2009 · 43 employees
$3.4Mraised

Manufacturer of passive screening technology for detecting concealed physical objects. This equipment identifies metallic and non-metallic items hidden on individuals through the use of automated detection algorithms. The systems function by monitoring electromagnetic radiation to reveal items without requiring physical contact or intrusive inspection methods. These devices are utilized for security screening in various environments where monitoring for contraband or weapons is required. The technology operates in real time to facilitate the flow of people through security checkpoints.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 4k LinkedIn followers · 29 engagements/post (2.4× cohort median)
Activity: 1 partnerships (incl. Sensormatic) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Jul 2025Post IPO$3.4M
Founders & team
Thomas BlackFounderVictoria BalchinCEO & CFO
Investors
Herald Investment Management, Future Planet Capital
Tech stack
Apache Http ServerButtonizerCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementContact Form 7Cookieyes
#12
Series C · London, England · founded 2013 · 152 employees
$222.5Mraised

Developer of a system assigning unique identifiers to small areas. This technology divides the surface into squares, assigning a distinct combination of three words to each segment. These identifiers provide a method for communicating precise coordinates for navigation and logistics. The system functions through a digital interface that allows users to identify, share, and store specific points. It operates independently of traditional street addressing conventions and remains functional without an active network connection. The technology integrates into various software applications to facilitate location identification for transport and delivery purposes.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 51k LinkedIn followers — 8.8% of this cohort's audience
Activity: 5 product launches · 1 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Jul 2023Series C$8.9M
  • Oct 2022Series C$65.8M
  • Jul 2022Series C$7.7M
  • Dec 2021Series C$10M
Founders & team
Mohan GanesalingamCo-FounderJack Waley-CohenCo-Founder & COOAbdul GueforCo-Founder
Investors
Ingka, ITV, Aramex, Force Over Mass, Mustard Seed, Intel Capital
Tech stack
AlgoliaAmazon CloudfrontAmazon Web ServicesApple Icloud MailApple Sign-InAws Certificate Manager

Funding & investor landscape

$48.5Btotal disclosed funding
165companies funded
460disclosed rounds
3rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
Europa14 rounds
Gov7 rounds
SETsquared7 rounds
Herald Investment Management6 rounds
Mercia6 rounds
Startupbootcamp6 rounds
The FSE Group6 rounds
Entrepreneur First5 rounds
Future Planet Capital5 rounds
Tech Nation5 rounds

Notable founders

James Smith
Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer · Elliptic
Adam Joyce
Co-Founder · Elliptic
Thibaut Genevrier
Co-Founder · Five ID
Guillaume Bouchard
Co-Founder & CEO · Checkstep
Harry Mead
Co-Founder & CEO · Augur
Stefan Kopiczek
Co-Founder · Augur
Mansoor Rengers
Founder & CEO · OpenOrigins
James Leigh
Co-Founder & CTO · Pimloc
Lucio Costanzo
Founder · Keyless
Paolo Gasti
Co-Founder · Keyless
Leo Smith
Founder & CEO · Tended
Thomas Black
Founder · Thruvision
Prism market signals · United Kingdom · country-scoped Prism corpus, 2,557,082 docs

Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage

Share of Security & Surveillance Technology coverage by sub-theme.

Regulatory-risk over time rising

Funding & growth over time

funding rising · growth rising

RESEARCH SIGNALS · United Kingdom

How research on Cybersecurity is moving in the United Kingdom

A read on the academic research around Cybersecurity — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 813 United Kingdom-affiliated papers.

research sentiment over time
200820172026
enthusiastic · positive · guarded tone
Tone is overwhelmingly optimistic and intensifying — the enthusiastic (strongly-positive) share moved 16% → 34% across 2008–2026.
top research entities
  • Imperial College London31
  • Edinburgh Napier University29
  • University of Essex26
  • University of Bristol23
  • University of Warwick21
leading researchers
Λέανδρος Μαγλαράς · Mohamed Amine Ferrag · Stavros Shiaeles · Nitin Naik · Jawad Ahmad · Joshua Ojo Nehinbe · Irfan Awan · Paul Jenkins
Breakthroughs339 · 42%
▲ 34%→48% share
▲1.4× share momentum0 median citations64% since 2021mostly methods-led
Intrusion detection system research is surging — UK breakthrough papers rose from 10 to 98.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Intrusion detection system10→98
  • Key (lock)2→31
  • Denial-of-service attack9→32
  • Anomaly detection11→32
  • Internet of Things1→20
Newly emergingBenchmark (surveying) 0→12 · Testbed 0→12 · Adversarial system 0→9
Landmark Threat analysis of IoT networks using artificial neural network intrusion detection system · 421 cites
Advancements290 · 36%
▼ 35%→34% share
▲1.0× share momentum1 median citations53% since 2021mostly methods-led
Malware research is intensifying — UK advancement papers grew from 3 to 17 across the period.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Intrusion detection system30→58
  • Internet of Things1→15
  • Malware3→17
  • Network security27→40
  • Denial-of-service attack10→23
Newly emergingTestbed 0→12 · Benchmark (surveying) 0→10 · Key (lock) 0→9
Landmark Deep learning approach for Network Intrusion Detection in Software Defined Networking · 787 cites
Concerns126 · 15%
▼ 20%→12% share
▼0.6× share momentum1 median citations44% since 2021mostly empirical
Concerns segment is shrinking — field-share dropped from 20% to 12% despite rising IoT and cryptography papers.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Cryptography1→6
  • Internet of Things1→6
  • Intrusion detection system10→15
  • Exploit1→6
  • Key (lock)4→8
Newly emergingEncryption 0→6 · Artificial neural network 0→6
Landmark Network intrusion detection system: A systematic study of machine learning and deep learning approaches · 1,132 cites
RESEARCH HOTSPOTS · United Kingdom

Where cybersecurity is researched across United Kingdom

Location clusters by institution affiliation — each city's volume, stance tone, and a quick read on its hot topic, what's advancing, the opening opportunity, and the main concern.

London97 · +0.52
Hot · Network securityAdvancing · Data miningOpportunity · Artificial neural networkConcern · Security service
Edinburgh37 · +0.57
Hot · Internet of ThingsAdvancing · Artificial neural networkOpportunity · Big data
Oxford25 · +0.56
Hot · MalwareAdvancing · Software-defined networkingOpportunity · AdversaryConcern · Computer security
Bristol24 · +0.64
Hot · ScalabilityAdvancing · Anomaly detectionOpportunity · Software deploymentConcern · Computer security
Glasgow20 · +0.65
Hot · Artificial neural networkAdvancing · Key (lock)Opportunity · Latency (audio)
Manchester19 · +0.40
Hot · Computer networkAdvancing · Network securityOpportunity · Resilience (materials science)Concern · Computer security
Cambridge9 · +0.67
Hot · Network security
PATENT SIGNAL · United Kingdom

Who's filing cybersecurity patents in the United Kingdom

United Kingdom cybersecurity patent filing is accelerating — 14,204 filings from 6,553 assignees (2016–2025), led by Advanced RISC MACH, British Telecomm, Sophos; annual filings 893→1352.

14,204 filings6,553 assigneespeak 1850/yr2016–2025
filing momentum (YoY 2016–2025)
top patent filers
  • Advanced RISC MACH2003
  • British Telecomm1478
  • Sophos750
  • IBM731
  • IBM UK591
  • NDS405
  • Cirrus Logic INT Semiconductor352
  • ARM IP340

Common questions

How many Security & Surveillance Technology companies are there in United Kingdom?
Radar tracks 656 indexable Security & Surveillance Technology companies headquartered in United Kingdom that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Security & Surveillance Technology companies in United Kingdom?
The Security & Surveillance Technology companies in United Kingdom on this list have raised a combined $48.5B in disclosed equity funding across 165 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Security & Surveillance Technology company in United Kingdom?
Neuralguard is the highest-funded Security & Surveillance Technology company in United Kingdom, with $46.8B in disclosed equity funding.
How many Security & Surveillance Technology companies in United Kingdom are funded?
165 of the 656 Security & Surveillance Technology companies in United Kingdom on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Security & Surveillance Technology unicorns are there in United Kingdom?
None of the Security & Surveillance Technology companies in United Kingdom on this list currently has a disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in United Kingdom Security & Surveillance Technology companies?
The most active investors in United Kingdom Security & Surveillance Technology companies on this list include Europa, Gov, SETsquared, Herald Investment Management, Mercia.
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