HALO X-ray Technologies
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About
HALO X-ray Technologies is a Nottingham, UK-based deep-tech company developing X-ray diffraction (XRD) detection technology that identifies materials at a molecular/structural level for security screening applications, aiming to help operators at airports, borders, and other high-volume screening environments make faster and more accurate threat-detection decisions than conventional X-ray systems allow 123. On 2026-07-20 HALO announced a strategic follow-on investment led by Agilent Technologies, with additional follow-on participation from UK Innovation Science Seed Fund (UKI2S) and Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) 123. The round amount was not publicly disclosed and has been described in press coverage as “multimillion-dollar” 2. The capital is intended to complete regulatory approval of HALO’s advanced security screening technology ahead of production and commercial scale-up 13.
Funding History
| Date | Round | Amount | Lead | Co-investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-20 | Strategic Follow-on | undisclosed | Agilent Technologies | UK Innovation Science Seed Fund (UKI2S), Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) 123 |
What Investors Say
“Agilent’s further investment reflects our confidence in both the transformative potential of their XRD technology and the quality of its team.” — Geoff Winkett, VP & GM, Agilent, quoted in Pulse 2.0, 2026-07-20 2.
What Founders Say
“This funding round is genuinely transformational for HALO. It provides the runway needed to realise the potential of our XRD technology and a significant step closer towards commercial scale-up, bringing our technology to a global market.” — Simon Godber, CEO of HALO X-ray Technologies, quoted in Pulse 2.0, 2026-07-20 2.
Sources
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“Agilent Increases Its Investment in HALO X-ray Technologies,” Norfolk Daily News (press release syndication), July 20, 2026. Accessed July 2026. https://norfolkdailynews.com/online_features/press_releases/agilent-increases-its-investment-in-halo-x-ray-technologies/article_03364d6b-1ef9-557e-97ad-91a1890ac0a2.html↩↩↩↩
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“HALO X-Ray Technologies Raises Multimillion-Dollar Funding To Advance Security Screening Platform,” Pulse 2.0, July 20, 2026. Accessed July 2026. https://pulse2.com/halo-x-ray-technologies-raises-multimillion-dollar-funding-to-advance-security-screening-platform/amp/↩↩↩↩↩↩
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“Agilent Increases Its Investment in HALO X-ray Technologies,” AOL/BusinessWire, July 20, 2026. Accessed July 2026. https://www.aol.com/articles/agilent-increases-investment-halo-x-071100000.html↩↩↩↩