Silicon Catalyst.UK
Overview
Silicon Catalyst.UK is the UK arm of the global Silicon Catalyst, an incubator and accelerator focused exclusively on early-stage semiconductor startups. It runs the government-backed ChipStart UK program, which provides technical and commercial support to help bring new products to market.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhovIR Technologies | Jul 2025 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Chipletti | Mar 2025 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Semiwise Ltd. | Oct 2024 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| SECQAI | Oct 2023 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
Key People
Russell Haggar
Managing Director - ChipStart UK
Maximilian Ge
Investor Relations
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Silicon Catalyst.UK based?
Silicon Catalyst.UK is headquartered in Stewkley, United Kingdom.
When was Silicon Catalyst.UK founded?
Silicon Catalyst.UK was founded in 2021.
How many portfolio companies does Silicon Catalyst.UK have?
Silicon Catalyst.UK has 4 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Silicon Catalyst.UK's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include PhovIR Technologies, Chipletti, Semiwise Ltd., SECQAI.
What was Silicon Catalyst.UK's most recent investment?
Silicon Catalyst.UK's most recent investment on Caplight was in PhovIR Technologies in 2025.
What sectors does Silicon Catalyst.UK focus on?
Silicon Catalyst.UK focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Cybersecurity, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Healthcare & Life Sciences.
What company stages does Silicon Catalyst.UK focus on?
Silicon Catalyst.UK typically invests at the Early stage.