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How To Think Like A WIRED Trailblazer
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In 2022, in partnership with HSBC UK, WIRED Consulting set out to build a community of innovative, fast-growth scale-ups that are pushing boundaries and solving the social, economic and environmental issues of our time. We call them the WIRED Trailblazers. These are the businesses that are not only surviving but thriving when the odds are stacked against them. So what are their real stories – the highs, the lows – and what have they learned?
Read on for their advice and insights.
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Why Has London Become The UK’s ‘Tech for Good’ Capital?
The UK’s financial engine room shows it’s possible to succeed commercially while being a force for good.
Why Is Manchester The UK's Top Regional 'Tech City'?
Manchester has reclaimed its historical status as a cradle of innovation, and it’s not all down to investment…
Why Is The West Midlands Producing So Many Successful Scaleups?
From strong business networks to an enviable location, the West Midland’s entrepreneurial scene has plenty going for it – but is its secret ingredient a certain state of mind?
How The UK’s South West Became A ‘Deep Tech’ Powerhouse
The region is called ‘Silicon Gorge’ for good reason – and that reputation didn’t emerge by chance…
Why The Scottish Scale-up Scene Is Booming
The business environment north of the border has more in common with Silicon Valley than you might think…
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Scotland
The South West
The West Midlands
The North West
London & The South East
Cera | @cera.care.official
ceracare.co.uk
A care platform transforming healthcare at home
Improbable | @Improbableio
improbable.io
A pioneer in building and connecting virtual worlds
Navenio | @navenioltd
navenio.com
A software company poised to revolutionise workplace efficiency
OLIO | @OLIO_ex
olioex.com
A revolutionary app reducing food waste globally
Elvie | @elvie
elvie.com
A femtech company positively disrupting women’s health
Carbon Clean | @carbonsolu
carbonclean.com
A leading provider of cost-effective carbon capture solutions for heavy industry
Numan | @getnuman
numan.com
A health app tackling stigma in men's health
Faculty AI | @faculty_ai
faculty.ai
Artificial Intelligence company helping to solve the world's biggest problems
Huma | @HumaForHealth
huma.com
A healthtech company pioneering digital-first care and research
Paddle | @paddleHQ
paddle.com
A tech unicorn helping thousands of software businesses to scale
Zencargo | @zencargo
zencargo.com
A digital-first logistics provider building resilient supply chains
Tractable | @tractable_ai
tractable.ai
A leader in using AI for accident and disaster recovery
ZOE | @join_zoe
joinzoe.com
A personalised nutrition company disrupting the nutrition industry
Lyst | @Lyst
lyst.co.uk
A shopping app trusted by over 200 million fashion fans
Blis | @blisglobal
A tech company enabling a privacy-first advertising industry
Aurora Energy Research | @AuroraER_Oxford
auroraer.com
A power market analytics company helping to achieve net-zero
London & The South East
CTS | @cloudsols
cts.co
A fast-growing tech firm transforming businesses through Google Cloud
Love Energy Savings | @LoveEnergyUK
loveenergysavings.com
A utilities marketplace helping people save money on their bills
Ripe Thinking | @RipeInsurance
ripethinking.co.uk
An InsurTech firm disrupting the future of insurance
Orka Technology Group | @orka_tech
orka.group
A leading WorkerTech firm providing solutions for hourly-paid workers
PHMG | @wearephmg
phmg.com
The world’s leading subscription-based audio branding platform
MAPD Group | @MAPDGroup
mapdgroup.com
Powering legal businesses focused on sustainability, balance and kindness
Me Litigation Funding
@ME Litigation Funding
A Fintech accelerating access to justice through litigation funding
Sorted | @SortedOfficial
sorted.com
A fast-growing software company transforming retail delivery experience
One + all | @oneandallschoolwear
oneandall.co.uk
An employee-owned schoolwear manufacturer challenging business standards
Peak | @Peak_HQ
peak.ai
A platform putting AI at the heart of businesses
SmartKem | @SmartKemTRUFLEX
smartkem.com
A semiconductor supplier enabling the next generation of low-cost displays
Sourceful | @sourceful
sourceful.com
An end-to-end partner for more sustainable packaging
Aptus Ltd | @AptusUtilities
aptusutilities.co.uk
A multi-utility connections provider powering the construction industry
The North West
Kagool | @teamkagool
kagool.com
Data experts, delivering IT transformations globally
Lontra | @LontraUK
lontra.co.uk
An engineering firm disrupting manufacturing processes through tech
Metrasens | @metrasens
metrasens.com
A world leader in advanced magnetic detection technologies
Aceleron Energy | @aceleronenergy
aceleronenergy.com
A pioneer in developing sustainable lithium-ion batteries
QuestGates | @QuestGates
questgates.co.uk
A trailblazer in the claims handling industry
Voxpopme | @voxpopme
voxpopme.com
A pioneer in video analytics for research
Onto | @DriveOnto
on.to
A leading subscription service platform for electric cars
CrowdProperty | @CrowdPropertyUK
crowdproperty.com
A game-changer in property development finance
Clearabee | @clearabee
clearabee.co.uk
A waste management company driving sustainability across the sector
Littlefish | @littlefishuk
littlefish.co.uk
A disrupter in the IT managed services market
Petalite | @petalite
petalite.co.uk
An electric vehicle charging company reinventing the industry
Energym | @energym.io
energym.io
A smart-tech fitness business converting human energy into power
Nourished | @get_nourished
get-nourished.com
A world-leading personalised nutrition company using 3D printing technology
Fortress Safety | @fortress-interlocks-uk-ltd
fortress-safety.com
A global business manufacturing industrial automation safety equipment
Grainger and Worrall | @GraingerWorrall
gwcast.com
A manufacturing business powering the future of transportation
The West Midlands
Precision Resourcing Group @precision_resource_group precisionresourcegroup.co.uk
A group of specialist firms providing bespoke staffing solutions
Bladeroom Group Ltd | @BladeRoom
bladeroom.com
A pioneering company delivering mission-critical modular facilities
Huboo | @huboofulfilment
huboo.com
A West Country firm disrupting the future of eCommerce delivery
Finisterre | @finisterre
finisterre.com
A Cornish B-Corp creating high-quality sustainable outdoor gear
Space Forge | @Space_Forge
spaceforge.com
A manufacturing company harnessing the power of space
Immersive Labs | @immersivelabs
immersivelabs.com
A leader in delivering cyber skills and guarding against threats
Truespeed | @theTRUESPEED
truespeed.com
A broadband provider levelling up the South West's connectivity
Aardman | @aardman
aardman.com
A world-renowned and much-loved animation studio
RipJar | @ripjar
ripjar.com
A software company tackling financial and cyber crime with AI
Limbs & Things | @LimbsandThings1
limbsandthings.com
A leading healthcare simulation manufacturer improving patient outcomes
Ecologi | @Ecologi_hq
ecologi.com
An innovative platform helping to fund climate action projects
Ultraleap | @ultraleap
ultraleap.com
The world leader in interface technologies
Rovco | @RovcoSubsea
rovco.com
A subsea tech company revolutionising the offshore wind sector
Netomnia | @netomnia
netomnia.com
Accelerating the UK’s transition to fibre
XMOS
xmos.ai
An AI company developing enhanced computation for smart products
Appsbroker | @Appsbroker
appsbroker.com
The Swindon-based software services provider expanding across Europe
The South West
Snappy Group | @SnappyShopperUK
snappyshopper.co.uk
An on-demand grocery provider taking on dark stores
Intelligent Growth Solutions | @IntelligentGS
intelligentgrowthsolutions.com
A global agritech innovator delivering more sustainable food systems
Zonal | @ZonalUK
zonal.co.uk
A family-owned business powering UK hospitality with cutting-edge tech
Rooser | @rooser
rooser.eu
A smart trading platform helping to eliminate seafood waste
pureLiFi | @pureLiFi
purelifi.com
A leader in enabling communication of data through light
Sunamp | @SunampLtd
sunamp.com
A thermal storage technology company making the world more sustainable
Orbital Marine Power | @Orbitalmarine
orbitalmarine.com
A pioneering clean energy company harnessing energy from the tides
Cullen Eco-Friendly Packaging
@CullenPackaging
cullen.co.uk
Europe's largest combined corrugate and moulded fibre packaging manufacturer
Axis Studios | @axisstudiosgrp
axisstudiosgroup.com
An award-winning animation studio combining art with tech
ENOUGH (trading as 3f Bio) @enough_abunda
enough-food.com
A leader in developing sustainable protein meeting future food needs
Quorum Cyber | @quorumcyber
quorumcyber.com
A cyber company protecting organisations from rapidly evolving cyber-attacks
M Squared Lasers | @M2Lasers
m2lasers.com
A laser tech company helping to enable new scientific breakthroughs
Skyrora | @Skyrora_Ltd
skyrora.com
A British rocket company leading the UK space sector
Core Asset Consulting | @CoreAssetUK
core-asset.co.uk
A female-led recruitment firm enabling Scotland’s finance sector to thrive
Inoapps | @inoapps
inoapps.com
A global Oracle expert delivering change through cloud computing
Scotland
Meet the 2022 Trailblazers
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Be inspired by the fast-growth businesses driving positive change across the UK
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The North West
The West Midlands
The South West
Scotland
Northern Ireland
London & The South East
London & The South East
The North West
The West Midlands
The South West
Scotland
Northern Ireland
Click on the map to learn more about some of the Trailblazing businesses in each region.
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Meet Some Of The UK's Outstanding Trailblazers
Elvie
Elvie is a London-based technology company empowering women through technology. With solutions for every stage of a woman’s life, it's on a mission to tackle taboos in women’s health, from breastfeeding to pelvic floor training. Its products have proved game-changers - catalysing its growth across ten new markets, rapid sales growth in the US and securing its leading position in the fast-growing femtech sector. These include the Elvie Trainer award-winning wearable electric breast pump, Elvie Pump, Elvie Curve, and Elvie Catch, as well as new addition to the breastfeeding range, Elvie Stride. In 2021, its investment had reached £70m, helping the company to become a platform for women’s health needs globally.
For the full list, scroll down.
@elvie
London & The South East
Carbon Clean
Carbon Clean is a global point source carbon capture solutions company that is focused on hard-to-abate industries such as cement, steel, refineries and energy from waste. With its ground-breaking fully modular technology, the company is aiming to become the world’s leading provider of carbon capture solutions for heavy industry, which accounts for around 30% of global emissions. As of October 2022, it has removed over 1.7 million metric tonnes of carbon from 49 plants across the globe. Earlier this year, Carbon Clean raised a record $150m Series C funding, the largest ever for a point source carbon capture company, and it is now rapidly building capacity to deliver the scale and pace of carbon capture deployment that is necessary to deliver global net-zero targets.
For the full list, scroll down.
@carbonsolu
London & The South East
Onto
Onto is helping thousands make the switch to electric vehicles. In 2018, its co-founders Rob Jolly and Dannan O’Meachair created a solution to the challenge of converting people to drive electric. For a flat monthly fee, its customers can subscribe to their all-inclusive service to get the latest electric cars with insurance, servicing, breakdown cover, and free public charging. It has seen impressive growth - with more than 6,000 active subscribers, 160 employees, and annual growth of over 550%. Having just secured $60m in funding, it is now considered Europe’s largest electric car subscription service.
For the full list, scroll down.
@DriveOnto
The West Midlands
Immersive Labs
Immersive Labs is the leader in people-centric cyber resilience and an inspiring example of cybersecurity innovation. Founded in 2017 by former GCHQ trainer James Hadley, it provides realistic simulations and hands-on cybersecurity labs that help organisations continuously assess, build, and prove their cyber resilience. Its core product evaluates individual and team capabilities and decision-making against the latest threats and allows organisations to measure their cyber readiness compared to industry benchmarks, building team capabilities and demonstrating risk reduction and compliance with data-backed evidence. Working with over 100 global organisations including UK National Health Service and Pfizer, it now has over 300 staff, with joint operations HQs in Bristol and Boston.
For the full list, scroll down.
@immersivelabs
The South West
Space Forge
Wales-based Space Forge is on a mission to lead the clean industrial revolution by harnessing the power of space. Its ForgeStar™ platform is designed for a range of experiments and manufacturing processes to create materials off-Earth that when used back on our planet can significantly improve our quality of life, reduce our burden on the environment and unlock new markets. It is a pioneering example of a company leading the push towards a space-based economy, by allowing industries around the world to leverage the benefits of microgravity.
For the full list, scroll down.
@Space_Forge
The South West
Intelligent Growth Solutions
IGS is a multi-award-winning global agritech innovator delivering vertical farming technology to farmers and growers across the world. It blends engineering, crop science and agronomy to build the best infrastructure to allow its customers to grow nutritious, sustainable, safe food - as well as trees and flowers - profitably. Since being founded in 2013 by a farmer and an engineer, it has grown to a team of nearly 200, received 22 patents, and expanded into North America, Asia Pacific and Europe. At the heart of the business is a commitment to build a more sustainable future for agriculture from radically reducing water usage in its farming practices, to supporting the next generation through accessing work opportunities.
For the full list, scroll down.
@IntelligentGS
Scotland
Sourceful
Sourceful is making global supply chains more sustainable. As leaders in the fast-growing GreenTech industry, its data-driven platform helps businesses accurately identify and slash the carbon footprint in their packaging and across the supply chain. Founded in 2020 by Wing Chan and Sharon Chan, it was created to re-imagine the relationship between supply chain, business growth and our planet’s wellbeing. Since then it has grown fivefold, received a large investment from the backers of Just Eat and Deliveroo, and now has over 100 suppliers on its platform. Its executive team comprises over 50% women and 85% from under-represented minority backgrounds.
For the full list, scroll down.
@sourceful
The North West
TextHelp
Texthelp is on a mission to help everyone to understand and be understood. For 20 years it has created technologies that help people read, write and research with confidence. It was founded by Martin McKay after seeing his father struggling to communicate following a severe stroke. At that time, there wasn’t much in the way of assistive technology, so Martin decided to create his own. Working alongside technology partners like Google and Microsoft, its products have changed the lives of millions. With over 5 global offices and 50+ million users, it is well on its way to achieving its vision of advancing the literacy of 1 billion people by 2030.
texthelp.com
@texthelp
Northern Ireland
Scotland
The South West
The West Midlands
The North West
London & The South East
Cera | @cera_care
ceracare.co.uk
A care platform transforming healthcare at home
Improbable | @Improbableio
improbable.io
A pioneer in building and connecting virtual worlds
Navenio | @navenioltd
navenio.com
A software company poised to revolutionise workplace efficiency
OLIO | @OLIO_ex
olioex.com
A revolutionary app reducing food waste globally
Elvie | @elvie
elvie.com
A femtech company positively disrupting women’s health
Carbon Clean | @carbonsolu
carbonclean.com
A leading provider of cost-effective carbon capture solutions for heavy industry
Numan | @getnuman
numan.com
A health app tackling stigma in men's health
Faculty AI | @faculty_ai
faculty.ai
Artificial Intelligence company helping to solve the world's biggest problems
Huma | @HumaForHealth
huma.com
A healthtech company pioneering digital-first care and research
Paddle | @paddleHQ
paddle.com
A tech unicorn helping thousands of software businesses to scale
Zencargo | @zencargo
zencargo.com
A digital-first logistics provider building resilient supply chains
Tractable | @tractable_ai
tractable.ai
A leader in using AI for accident and disaster recovery
ZOE | @join_zoe
joinzoe.com
A personalised nutrition company disrupting the nutrition industry
Lyst | @Lyst
lyst.co.uk
A shopping app trusted by over 200 million fashion fans
Blis | @blisglobal blis.com
An ad-tech company enabling a privacy-first advertising industry
Aurora Energy Research | @AuroraER_Oxford
auroraer.com
A power market analytics company helping to achieve net-zero
London & The South East
CTS | @cloudsols
cts.co
A fast-growing tech firm transforming businesses through Google Cloud
Love Energy Savings | @LoveEnergyUK
loveenergysavings.com
A utilities marketplace helping people save money on their bills
Ripe Thinking | @RipeInsurance
ripethinking.co.uk
An InsurTech firm disrupting the future of insurance
Orka Technology Group | @orka_tech
orka.group
A leading WorkerTech firm providing solutions for hourly-paid workers
PHMG | @phmgfoundation
phmg.com
The world’s leading subscription-based audio branding platform
MAPD Group | @MAPDGroup
mapdgroup.com
Powering legal businesses focused on sustainability, balance and kindness
Me Litigation Funding
@ME Litigation Funding mefunding.co.uk
A Fintech accelerating access to justice through litigation funding
Sorted | @SortedOfficial
sorted.com
A fast-growing software company transforming retail delivery experience
One + all | @Oneand_All
oneandall.co.uk
An employee-owned schoolwear manufacturer challenging business standards
Peak | @Peak_HQ
peak.ai
A platform putting AI at the heart of businesses
SmartKem | @SmartKemTRUFLEX
smartkem.com
A semiconductor supplier enabling the next generation of low-cost displays
Sourceful | @sourceful
sourceful.com
An end-to-end partner for more sustainable packaging
Aptus Ltd | @AptusUtilities
aptusutilities.co.uk
A multi-utility connections provider powering the construction industry
The North West
Kagool | @teamkagool
kagool.com
Data experts, delivering IT transformations globally
Lontra | @LontraUK
lontra.co.uk
An engineering firm disrupting manufacturing processes through tech
Metrasens | @metrasens
metrasens.com
A world leader in advanced magnetic detection technologies
Aceleron Energy | @aceleronenergy
aceleronenergy.com
A pioneer in developing sustainable lithium-ion batteries
QuestGates | @QuestGates
questgates.co.uk
A trailblazer in the claims handling industry
Voxpopme | @voxpopme
voxpopme.com
A pioneer in video analytics for research
Onto | @DriveOnto
on.to
A leading subscription service platform for electric cars
CrowdProperty | @CrowdPropertyUK
crowdproperty.com
A game-changer in property development finance
Clearabee | @clearabee
clearabee.co.uk
A waste management company driving sustainability across the sector
Littlefish | @littlefishuk
littlefish.co.uk
A disrupter in the IT managed services market
Petalite | @petalite
petalite.co.uk
An electric vehicle charging company reinventing the industry
Energym | @energym.io
energym.io
A smart-tech fitness business converting human energy into power
Nourished | @get_nourished
get-nourished.com
A world-leading personalised nutrition company using 3D printing technology
Fortress Safety | @fortress-interlocks-uk-ltd
fortress-safety.com
A global business manufacturing industrial automation safety equipment
Grainger and Worrall | @GraingerWorrall
gwcast.com
A manufacturing business powering the future of transportation
The West Midlands
Precision Resourcing Group @precision_resource_group precisionresourcegroup.co.uk
A group of specialist firms providing bespoke staffing solutions
Bladeroom Group Ltd | @BladeRoom
bladeroom.com
A pioneering company delivering mission-critical modular facilities
Huboo | @huboofulfilment
huboo.com
A West Country firm disrupting the future of eCommerce delivery
Finisterre | @finisterre
finisterre.com
A Cornish B-Corp creating high-quality sustainable outdoor gear
Space Forge | @Space_Forge
spaceforge.com
A manufacturing company harnessing the power of space
Immersive Labs | @immersivelabs
immersivelabs.com
A leader in delivering cyber skills and guarding against threats
Truespeed | @theTRUESPEED
truespeed.com
A broadband provider levelling up the South West's connectivity
Aardman | @aardman
aardman.com
A world-renowned and much-loved animation studio
RipJar | @ripjar
ripjar.com
A software company tackling financial and cyber crime with AI
Limbs & Things | @LimbsandThings1
limbsandthings.com
A leading healthcare simulation manufacturer improving patient outcomes
Ecologi | @Ecologi_hq
ecologi.com
An innovative platform helping to fund climate action projects
Ultraleap | @ultraleap
ultraleap.com
The world leader in interface technologies
Rovco | @RovcoSubsea
rovco.com
A subsea tech company revolutionising the offshore wind sector
Netomnia | @netomnia
netomnia.com
Accelerating the UK’s transition to fibre
XMOS | @xmos
xmos.ai
An AI company developing enhanced computation for smart products
Appsbroker | @Appsbroker
appsbroker.com
The Swindon-based software services provider expanding across Europe
The South West
Snappy Group | @SnappyShopperUK
snappyshopper.co.uk
An on-demand grocery provider taking on dark stores
Intelligent Growth Solutions | @IntelligentGS
intelligentgrowthsolutions.com
A global agritech innovator delivering more sustainable food systems
Zonal | @ZonalUK
zonal.co.uk
A family-owned business powering UK hospitality with cutting-edge tech
Rooser | @rooser
rooser.eu
A smart trading platform helping to eliminate seafood waste
pureLiFi | @pureLiFi
purelifi.com
A leader in enabling communication of data through light
Sunamp | @SunampLtd
sunamp.com
A thermal storage technology company making the world more sustainable
Orbital Marine Power | @Orbitalmarine
orbitalmarine.com
A pioneering clean energy company harnessing energy from the tides
Cullen Eco-Friendly Packaging
@CullenPackaging
cullen.co.uk
Europe's largest combined corrugate and moulded fibre packaging manufacturer
Axis Studios | @axisstudiosgrp
axisstudiosgroup.com
An award-winning animation studio combining art with tech
ENOUGH (trading as 3f Bio) @enough_abunda
enough-food.com
A leader in developing sustainable protein meeting future food needs
Quorum Cyber | @quorumcyber
quorumcyber.com
A cyber company protecting organisations from rapidly evolving cyber-attacks
M Squared Lasers | @M2Lasers
m2lasers.com
A laser tech company helping to enable new scientific breakthroughs
Skyrora | @Skyrora_Ltd
skyrora.com
A British rocket company leading the UK space sector
Core Asset Consulting | @CoreAssetUK
core-asset.co.uk
A female-led recruitment firm enabling Scotland’s finance sector to thrive
Inoapps | @inoapps
inoapps.com
A global Oracle expert delivering change through cloud computing
Scotland
Why The Scottish Scale-Up Scene is Booming
The business environment north of the border has more in common with Silicon Valley than you might think…
Why Is Manchester The UK's Top Regional 'Tech City'?
Manchester has reclaimed its historical status as a cradle of innovation, and it’s not all down to investment…
How The UK’s South West Became A ‘Deep Tech’ Powerhouse
The region is called ‘Silicon Gorge’ for good reason – and that reputation didn’t emerge by chance…
Why is The West Midlands Producing So Many Successful Scaleups?
From strong business networks to an enviable location, the West Midland’s entrepreneurial scene has plenty going for it – but is its secret ingredient a certain state of mind?
Why Has London Become The UK’s ‘Tech for Good’ Capital?
The UK’s financial engine room shows it’s possible to succeed commercially while being a force for good.
Where should you start your business?
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Meet Some Of The UK's Outstanding Trailblazers
Tap on the buttons or map to learn more about some of the Trailblazing businesses in each region.
TextHelp
Texthelp is on a mission to help everyone to understand and be understood. For 20 years it has created technologies that help people read, write and research with confidence. It was founded by Martin McKay after seeing his father struggling to communicate following a severe stroke. At that time, there wasn’t much in the way of assistive technology, so Martin decided to create his own. Working alongside technology partners like Google and Microsoft, its products have changed the lives of millions. With over 5 global offices and 50+ million users, it is well on its way to achieving its vision of advancing the literacy of 1 billion people by 2030.
For the full list, scroll down.
@texthelp
Northern Ireland
Immersive Labs
Immersive Labs is the leader in people-centric cyber resilience and an inspiring example of cybersecurity innovation. Founded in 2017 by former GCHQ trainer James Hadley, it provides realistic simulations and hands-on cybersecurity labs that help organisations continuously assess, build, and prove their cyber resilience. Its core product evaluates individual and team capabilities and decision-making against the latest threats and allows organisations to measure their cyber readiness compared to industry benchmarks, building team capabilities and demonstrating risk reduction and compliance with data-backed evidence. Working with over 100 global organisations including UK National Health Service and Pfizer, it now has over 300 staff, with joint operations HQs in Bristol and Boston.
For the full list, scroll down.
@immersivelabs
The South West
Space Forge
Wales-based Space Forge is on a mission to lead the clean industrial revolution by harnessing the power of space. Its ForgeStar™ platform is designed for a range of experiments and manufacturing processes to create materials off-Earth that when used back on our planet can significantly improve our quality of life, reduce our burden on the environment and unlock new markets. It is a pioneering example of a company leading the push towards a space-based economy, by allowing industries around the world to leverage the benefits of microgravity.
For the full list, scroll down.
@Space_Forge
The South West
Elvie
Elvie is a London-based technology company empowering women through technology. With solutions for every stage of a woman’s life, it's on a mission to tackle taboos in women’s health, from breastfeeding to pelvic floor training. Its products have proved game-changers - catalysing its growth across ten new markets, rapid sales growth in the US and securing its leading position in the fast-growing femtech sector. These include the Elvie Trainer award-winning wearable electric breast pump, Elvie Pump, Elvie Curve, and Elvie Catch, as well as new addition to the breastfeeding range, Elvie Stride. In 2021, its investment had reached £70m, helping the company to become a platform for women’s health needs globally.
For the full list, scroll down.
@elvie
London & The South East
Carbon Clean
Carbon Clean is a global point source carbon capture solutions company that is focused on hard-to-abate industries such as cement, steel, refineries and energy from waste. With its ground-breaking fully modular technology, the company is aiming to become the world’s leading provider of carbon capture solutions for heavy industry, which accounts for around 30% of global emissions. As of October 2022, it has removed over 1.7 million metric tonnes of carbon from 49 plants across the globe. Earlier this year, Carbon Clean raised a record $150m Series C funding, the largest ever for a point source carbon capture company, and it is now rapidly building capacity to deliver the scale and pace of carbon capture deployment that is necessary to deliver global net-zero targets.
For the full list, scroll down.
@carbonsolu
London & The South East
Onto
Onto is helping thousands make the switch to electric vehicles. In 2018, its co-founders Rob Jolly and Dannan O’Meachair created a solution to the challenge of converting people to drive electric. For a flat monthly fee, its customers can subscribe to their all-inclusive service to get the latest electric cars with insurance, servicing, breakdown cover, and free public charging. It has seen impressive growth - with more than 6,000 active subscribers, 160 employees, and annual growth of over 550%. In 2022, it secured $60m in funding, resulting in it becoming Europe’s largest electric car subscription service.
For the full list, scroll down.
@DriveOnto
The West Midlands
Sourceful
Sourceful is making global supply chains more sustainable. As leaders in the fast-growing GreenTech industry, its data-driven platform helps businesses accurately identify and slash the carbon footprint in their packaging and across the supply chain. Founded in 2020 by Wing Chan and Sharon Chan, it was created to re-imagine the relationship between supply chain, business growth and our planet’s wellbeing. Since then it has grown fivefold, received a large investment from the backers of Just Eat and Deliveroo, and now has over 100 suppliers on its platform. Its executive team comprises over 50% women and 85% from under-represented minority backgrounds.
For the full list, scroll down.
@sourceful
The North West
Intelligent Growth Solutions
IGS is a multi-award-winning global agritech innovator delivering vertical farming technology to farmers and growers across the world. It blends engineering, crop science and agronomy to build the best infrastructure to allow its customers to grow nutritious, sustainable, safe food - as well as trees and flowers - profitably. Since being founded in 2013 by a farmer and an engineer, it has grown to a team of nearly 200, received 22 patents, and expanded into North America, Asia Pacific and Europe. At the heart of the business is a commitment to build a more sustainable future for agriculture from radically reducing water usage in its farming practices, to supporting the next generation through accessing work opportunities.
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Blis
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Carbon Clean
@carbonsolu
carbonclean.com
A leading provider of cost-effective carbon capture solutions for heavy industry
Cera
@cera_care
ceracare.co.uk
A care platform transforming healthcare at home
Elvie
@elvie
elvie.com
A femtech company positively disrupting women’s health
Faculty AI
@faculty_ai
faculty.ai
Artificial Intelligence company helping to solve the world's biggest problems
Huma
@HumaForHealth
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A healthtech company pioneering digital-first care and research
Improbable
@Improbableio
improbable.io
A pioneer in building and connecting virtual worlds
Lyst
@Lyst
lyst.co.uk
A shopping app trusted by over 200 million fashion fans
Navenio
@navenioltd
navenio.com
A software company poised to revolutionise workplace efficiency
Numan
@getnuman
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A health app tackling stigma in men's health
OLIO
@OLIO_ex
olioex.com
A revolutionary app reducing food waste globally
Paddle
@paddleHQ
paddle.com
A tech unicorn helping thousands of software businesses to scale
Tractable
@tractable_ai
tractable.ai
A leader in using AI for accident and disaster recovery
Zencargo
@zencargo
zencargo.com
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ZOE
@join_zoe
joinzoe.com
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Aptus Ltd
@AptusUtilities
aptusutilities.co.uk
A multi-utility connections provider powering the construction industry
CTS
@cloudsols
cts.co
A fast-growing tech firm transforming businesses through Google Cloud
Love Energy Savings
@LoveEnergyUK
loveenergysavings.com
A utilities marketplace helping people save money on their bills
MAPD Group
@MAPDGroup
mapdgroup.com
Powering legal businesses focused on sustainability, balance and kindness
Me Litigation Funding
@ME Litigation Funding
mefunding.co.uk
A Fintech accelerating access to justice through litigation funding
One+all
@Oneand_All
oneandall.co.uk
An employee-owned schoolwear manufacturer challenging business standards
Orka Technology Group
@orka_tech
orka.group
A leading WorkerTech firm providing solutions for hourly-paid workers
Peak
@Peak_HQ
peak.ai
A platform putting AI at the heart of businesses
PHMG
@phmgfoundation
phmg.com
The world’s leading subscription-based audio branding platform
Ripe Thinking
@RipeInsurance
ripethinking.co.uk
An InsurTech firm disrupting the future of insurance
SmartKem
@SmartKemTRUFLEX
smartkem.com
A semiconductor supplier enabling the next generation of low-cost displays
Sorted
@SortedOfficial
sorted.com
A fast-growing software company transforming retail delivery experience
Sourceful
@sourceful
sourceful.com
An end-to-end partner for more sustainable packaging
Aceleron Energy
@aceleronenergy
aceleronenergy.com
A pioneer in developing sustainable lithium-ion batteries
Clearabee
@clearabee
clearabee.co.uk
A waste management company driving sustainability across the sector
CrowdProperty
@CrowdPropertyUK
crowdproperty.com
A game-changer in property development finance
Energym
@energym.io
energym.io
A smart-tech fitness business converting human energy into power
Fortress Safety
@fortress-interlocks-uk-ltd
fortress-safety.com
A global business manufacturing industrial automation safety equipment
Grainger and Worrall
@GraingerWorrall
gwcast.com
A manufacturing business powering the future of transportation
Kagool
@teamkagool
kagool.com
Data experts, delivering IT transformations globally
Littlefish
@littlefishuk
littlefish.co.uk
A disrupter in the IT managed services market
Lontra
@LontraUK
lontra.co.uk
An engineering firm disrupting manufacturing processes through tech
Metrasens
@metrasens
metrasens.com
A world leader in advanced magnetic detection technologies
Nourished
@get_nourished
get-nourished.com
A world-leading personalised nutrition company using 3D printing technology
Onto
@DriveOnto
on.to
A leading subscription service platform for electric cars
Petalite
@petalite
petalite.co.uk
An electric vehicle charging company reinventing the industry
QuestGates
@QuestGates
questgates.co.uk
A trailblazer in the claims handling industry
Voxpopme
@voxpopme
voxpopme.com
A pioneer in video analytics for research
Appsbroker
@Appsbroker
appsbroker.com
The Swindon-based software services provider expanding across Europe
BladeRoom Group Ltd
@BladeRoom
bladeroom.com
A pioneering company delivering mission-critical modular facilities
Ecologi
@Ecologi_hq
ecologi.com
An innovative platform helping to fund climate action projects
Finisterre
@finisterre
finisterre.com
A Cornish B-Corp creating high-quality sustainable outdoor gear
Huboo
@huboofulfilment
huboo.com
A West Country firm disrupting the future of eCommerce delivery
Immersive Labs
@immersivelabs
immersivelabs.com
A leader in delivering cyber skills and guarding against threats
Limbs & Things
@LimbsandThings1
limbsandthings.com
A leading healthcare simulation manu-
facturer improving patient outcomes
Netomnia
@netomnia
netomnia.com
Accelerating the UK’s transition to fibre
Ultraleap
@ultraleap
ultraleap.com
The world leader in interface technologies
Precision Resourcing Group
@precision_resource_group precisionresourcegroup.co.uk
A group of specialist firms providing bespoke staffing solutions
RipJar
@ripjar
ripjar.com
A software company tackling financial and cyber crime with AI
Rovco
@RovcoSubsea
rovco.com
A subsea tech company revolutionising the offshore wind sector
Space Forge
@Space_Forge
spaceforge.com
A manufacturing company harnessing the power of space
Truespeed
@theTRUESPEED
truespeed.com
A broadband provider levelling up the South West's connectivity
XMOS
@XMOS
xmos.ai
An AI company developing enhanced computation for smart products
Core Asset Consulting
@CoreAssetUK
core-asset.co.uk
A female-led recruitment firm enabling Scotland’s finance sector to thrive
Cullen Eco-Friendly Packaging
@CullenPackaging
cullen.co.uk
Europe's largest combined corrugate and moulded fibre packaging manufacturer
ENOUGH (trading as 3f Bio)
@enough_abunda
enough-food.com
A leader in developing sustainable protein meeting future food needs
Inoapps
@inoapps
inoapps.com
A global Oracle expert delivering change through cloud computing
Intelligent Growth Solutions
@IntelligentGS
intelligentgrowthsolutions.com
A global agritech innovator delivering more sustainable food systems
M Squared Lasers
@M2Lasers
m2lasers.com
A laser tech company helping to enable new scientific breakthroughs
Orbital Marine Power
@Orbitalmarine
orbitalmarine.com
A pioneering clean energy company harnessing energy from the tides
pureLiFi
@pureLiFi
purelifi.com
A leader in enabling communication of data through light
Quorum Cyber
@quorumcyber
quorumcyber.com
A cyber company protecting organisations from rapidly evolving cyber-attacks
Rooser
@rooser
rooser.eu
A smart trading platform helping to eliminate seafood waste
Sunamp
@SunampLtd
sunamp.com
A thermal storage technology company making the world more sustainable
Skyrora
@Skyrora_Ltd
skyrora.com
A British rocket company leading the UK space sector
Zonal
@ZonalUK
zonal.co.uk
A family-owned business powering UK hospitality with cutting-edge tech
Aardman
@aardman
aardman.com
A world-renowned and much-loved animation studio
Aurora Energy Research
@AuroraER_Oxford
auroraer.com
A power market analytics company helping to achieve net-zero
Axis Studios
@axisstudiosgrp
axisstudiosgroup.com
An award-winning animation studio combining art with tech
