Mark Anderson
London has always been a hub of innovative ideas, and this reality has only grown with the advent of the start-up culture. Early-stage ventures that hinge on unique propositions and the possibility of creating a significant impact have found fertile soil in London’s business landscape. A special mention belongs to the Information Services Industry, which has seen some truly extraordinary start-ups open their doors in 2020 and beyond. These companies have used the latest technologies, from Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Big Data and beyond, to transform the way information is collected, analysed and used.
One sector that is thriving in this Information Services industry is the financial sector, which has been revolutionised with the advent of FinTech. Apart from finance, other industries such as healthcare, hospitality, media and technology have also been impacted through the novel use of information. We focus today on some of these fresh companies which, despite founding date of 2020 or later, have started creating waves of change in their respective industries.
We have chosen to highlight a few of these budding enterprises, priding ourselves on displaying a diverse range of companies from different spheres of the business world. These companies are all London-based and have already started making a name for themselves with innovative services and products.
Bitfount
Bitfount was founded by Blaise Thomson and Naaman Tammuz. Their platform is a game changer in the data science industry, providing a space where data scientists and data custodians can collaborate on a privacy-preserving data analysis and AI/ML. Bitfount makes intractable data safely interactable, an increasingly important asset in an information-driven world. Connect with them on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Cable
Katie Savitz and Natasha Vernier founded Cable with a clear mission: to become the leader in automated financial crime assurance. Their automated assurance processes monitor controls 100% of the time, alerting companies to failures and breaches as they happen. Connect with them on LinkedIn and follow their updates on Twitter.
BeZero Carbon
BeZero Carbon is redesigning the Voluntary Carbon Market by building markets and environmental assets. Their comprehensive work in the environmental sector showcases the indispensability of information services in modern business. Follow them on Twitter and LinkedIn.
General Index
With Neil Bradford at the helm and offices spread across London, Singapore and Houston, General Index has been dramatically growing since its inception in 2020. This data-driven company is shaping the future of oil and gas benchmarks with its unique, tech-led methodology. Connect with them on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Shackle
Shackle has revolutionised the hospitality industry with an app that digitizes the entire guest experience for hotels. Everything from pre-arrival check-in to ordering room service can be handled via Shackle. Like and follow Shackle on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Strabo
Strabo, conceived by Ben Waterman and Michael Magdongon, simplifies the process of managing finances worldwide by consolidating and visualising financial information from various accounts into one dashboard. Discover their services by engaging with Strabo on LinkedIn and Facebook.
Jet Media Network
Jesper Schertiger and Robin Shelley’s Jet Media Network is a data-driven media network that empowers communities and celebrities by creating bespoke mobile destinations for direct fan experiences. Stay updated by following Jet Media Network on LinkedIn and Facebook.
Wise Hands
Founded by Junior Haroldo Gaino, Wise Hands operates in the intersection of healthcare and information technology. You can follow them on Facebook and LinkedIn.
WALR
Tailored data collection solutions is what WALR offers, boosting trust and confidence for research users in their quest for success. Join their link of professional connect on LinkedIn.
Insightia
Insightia, founded by Kerry Pogue, specialises in providing a wide range of information related to listed companies, with a specific focus on activist investing, proxy voting, and corporate governance. Connect with them on LinkedIn or follow their updates on Twitter.
Moblox
Piers Linney founded Moblox to be a technology and tool platform for owner-led businesses. Since its inception in 2020, it has already established its footprint in the UK startup scene. Follow them on LinkedIn, Twitter or Facebook.
These are just a few examples of the exciting startups that are currently operating in London’s Information Services industry. Despite being founded less than two years ago, these companies have managed to make a significant impact in their respective industries. As they continue to grow and evolve, they will no doubt continue to transform the Information Services industry in London and beyond.
