Mark Anderson
The app industry is an arena where the UK startup scene particularly excels. With a constant demand for innovation, sustainability, and connection, startups from Hampshire have stepped up to the plate, offering a diverse range of mobile application solutions across different sectors. Whether it’s medical, gaming or human resources, these fresh companies are turning heads with their creative and industry-driven applications.
Distinctively, these startups are recent entrants, all incepted in 2020 or later. Navigating the challenges of launching during the pandemic, they’ve proved their resilience in such a competitive space. With the rich diversity of industries served and continually evolving markets, these startups are testaments to the vitality of the startup ecosystem in Hampshire.
Herein we highlight a selection of Hampshire’s new and exciting app-based startups, providing a compact introduction to each, along with company bios, detailing their prolific idea generation and tenacious execution despite the challenging times. We applaud these startups for their innovation, drive, and commitment to excellence.
Yorbl Technologies
Headquartered in Basingstoke, Hampshire, Yorbl Technologies is an emerging player in the realm of Assisted Living, Medical, and Software. The company demonstrates potential in blending automation with medical assistance with their app. This is in line with the increasing emphasis on patient-centric and remote healthcare solutions.
Yorbl’s Linkedin
ZOONI
Founded by Greg Lawrance and Tom Vance, ZOONI is a video-only platform based in Dover, Hampshire. This fresh startup disrupts the Augmented Reality, Gaming, and Social Network scene with its innovative multi-camera technology. Their mission is not only to bring fans and creators closer but also to build the safest social networking ecosystem.
ZOONI’s Linkedin
iDrive HR
An innovative startup in the HR tech arena, Portsmouth-based iDrive HR, founded by Adele Theobald and Jacob Firth. They define the power of tech in managing HR functions via their cloud-based HR management software. This application can be accessed across multiple devices, making HR operations a breeze.
iDrive HR’s Linkedin
Trailmapper, Inc.
Directed by Dante Vitagliano, Trailmapper, Inc. based in Concord, Hampshire, is a remarkable player in the sphere of Analytics, Data Mining, Software. Their web application interface for political organisations provides access to rich political data assets and sophisticated analysis to strategise effective campaigns.
Trailmapper, Inc.’s Linkedin
Retinus
From Portsmouth, Hampshire, comes Retinus, an AI solutions developer for first responders, DoD, and emergency personnel. By combining tech, data, and security, the company offers potentially life-saving solutions, reiterating that in emergency situations, every second counts.
Retinus’s Linkedin
Topic
Founded by Charles Pettis, Topic is an innovative news media app from Dover, Hampshire. Users are invited to post short podcasts, sharing their insight on daily news headlines. This concept promotes a diverse range of perspectives and fosters global understanding.
