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Meet the MANCHESTER Trailblazers

Love Energy Savings

@LoveEnergyUK | loveenergysavings.com

Love Energy Savings helps UK households and businesses cut costs. Its mission: Business Utilities Made Simple. Its technology provides an online switching experience for multiple utilities such as water and connectivity services. Since 2007, it has saved customers more than £100m on gas and electricity and is determined to support customers and do its part for the local community as the cost of living continues to increase.

MAPD Group

@MAPDGroup | mapdgroup.com

MAPD is building a group of successful law firms, propelled by a single compelling idea: Making A Positive Difference. Set up in 2020 to power the growth of local law firms nationally through acquisition, it has experienced rapid growth while helping to build businesses which value kindness.

Me Litigation Funding

@ME Litigation Funding | mefunding.co.uk

ME Litigation Funding is accelerating access to justice via litigation funding. Its technology automates the entire underwriting of large volume claims, speeding up the journey to justice for law firms acting on behalf of financially vulnerable clients. Its continued growth is set to make dispute resolution more efficient than ever.

One+All

@oneandallschoolwear | oneandall.co.uk

One+All is a pioneering schoolwear manufacturer with a rich legacy. Founded in 1935 as Rowlinson knitwear, it has moved on from its history as a family-owned manufacturer of knitwear and is now 100% employee-owned. At the time of accreditation it was the highest scoring B Corp in the North of England and Scotland and it is Best For The World for its workers score.

Aptus Ltd

@AptusUtilities | aptusutilities.co.uk

Aptus Ltd is one of the North West’s fastest-growing businesses. Founded in Bolton in 2010, its award-winning team designs, builds and installs networks for residential, industrial and commercial developments of all sizes. It is trusted by developers to connect water, gas, electricity, fibre, electric vehicle charging and street lighting.

Orka Technology Group

@orka_tech | orka.group

Orka is on a mission to improve the way the world works by creating innovative WorkerTech. Its technology addresses issues with sourcing, onboarding and paying workers in high turnover and high volume sectors. Over 80,000 people use its three products: Orka Works, Orka Check and Orka Pay.

Sorted

@SortedOfficial | sorted.com

Sorted is transforming delivery experiences for retailers and brands. Its industry-leading tech analyses post-purchase performance and empowers customers to track deliveries and return or exchange parcels effortlessly. Founded at a kitchen table, it now operates globally for some of the world’s biggest, most well-known retailers.

Sourceful

@sourceful | sourceful.com

Sourceful is making supply chains more sustainable. As leaders in the fast-growing EnviroTech sector, its data-driven platform helps businesses accurately identify and slash the carbon footprint in their packaging and across the supply chain. Since 2021 it has grown fivefold and its executive team comprises over 50% women and 85% from under-represented minority backgrounds.

Peak

@Peak_HQ | peak.ai

Peak is a leading Decision Intelligence (DI) company putting the North West on the map for innovation. Its AI platform enables businesses to combine data points to help increase revenues, reduce inventory holdings and supply chain costs. It is recognised as one of the early leaders in DI and recently announced $75m in funding.

PHMG

@wearephmg | phmg.com

PHMG is the world’s leading subscription-based audio branding platform. Founded in Manchester in 1998 by entrepreneur Grant Reed, it has since created a new category in branding by harnessing the power of sound. Today, it’s a team of almost 700 people, serves over 34,000 clients and operates in markets around the world.

Ripe Thinking

@RipeInsurance | ripethinking.co.uk

Ripe Thinking is disrupting the future of insurance through technology. It is one of the UK's market-leading insurtechs, delivering specialist insurance solutions through a next-generation platform. With over 300,000 policyholders and multiple awards for its fresh approach to insurance, the company is digitally transforming the way insurance is done.

SmartKem

@SmartKemTRUFLEX | smartkem.com

SmartKem’s organic semiconductor TRUFLEX® inks are solution deposited at a low temperature on low-cost substrates to make Organic Thin-Film Transistors (OTFTs) that will enable the production of low-cost displays. These next-generation displays will reshape the world of electronics and allow the ubiquitous deployment of the metaverse.

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