Mark Anderson
London, the capital city of United Kingdom, has been witnessing an interesting surge in startup activity within the computer industry. Spearheaded by enthusiastic and passionate visionaries, unique and globally impactful solutions have emerged in 2020 and beyond, putting this city on the global map as a hub for technological innovation. This article showcases London-based startups who have been defining trends in diverse sectors such as artificial intelligence, software, brand marketing, financial services and more. We highlight ten inspiring and promising startups that were launched in 2020 and list out their significant contributions and achievements.
These startups represent the growth potential and innovation of the UK’s thriving tech scene. Though they belong to a multitude of sectors within the computer industry, the common thread that runs amongst them is the use of cutting edge technology to solve complex problems. From AI-powered image data platforms to esports-focused virtual stadiums, these startups have been pushing boundaries and exceeding expectations in their respective fields.
Let us now take a deep dive into these breakthrough startups that have been redefining London’s computer industry, discovering the visionaries behind the ventures, the innovative solutions they offer and the impact they are poised to make on the global scenario.
Humanloop
Founded by David Barber, Emine Yilmaz, Jordan Burgess, Peter Hayes, Humanloop operates at the intersection of artificial intelligence, human-computer interaction and machine learning. The company’s mission is to aid developers in building intelligence into their apps and workflows by allowing them to rapidly build NLP models that continuously improve.
Cord
Under the leadership of Jackson Gabbard, Cord has emerged as a connecting bridge between multiple apps. Based in London, Cord aims to streamline and simplify app usage and performance.
Superfluid Finance
Superfluid Finance, co-founded by Francesco Renzi, Michele D’Aliessi, Zhicheng Miao, is on an ambitious journey to transform the way assets move in decentralized finance. By leveraging cutting-edge computer technology, it contributes to the financial services sector.
Virtex Stadium
Established by Christoph Ortlepp, Virtex Stadium is reimagining the esports arena by developing virtual stadiums. It offers an immersive experience by combining the best aspects of physical and virtual worlds.
Encord
Encord, co-founded by Eric Landau, Leeho Lim, Ulrik Stig Hansen, is making strides in artificial intelligence, computer vision and machine learning. It provides a comprehensive AI-assisted platform for annotating data, orchestrating active learning pipelines, and diagnosing model errors & biases.
Captur
An AI image data platform, Captur, provides image quality detection, instant decisions, workflow specific detection solutions, eliminating the need for manual intervention.
StoreLab
StoreLab, founded by Campbell Paton and Sam Beedell, develops mobile applications for brands advertising and marketing. The innovative London-based tech company was established in 2020.
Metalynx
Metalynx, spearheaded by Kanwal Bhatia, aims to democratize computer vision technology. Their platform enables non-technical experts to create their own computer vision applications with minimal technical training.
Verchable
Verchable is a London-based startup in the field of artificial intelligence and computer vision with a focus on video. Co-founded by Abhi Arora and Deniz Cicek Elitez, Verchable is pushing boundaries in the utilization of video data.
Evidenced
Evidenced, co-founded by Andy Clarke, Philip Spain, Sean Powell, is bringing about a positive change in sectors like information technology and recruiting. Their role in the London startup scene is noteworthy.
CovertSwarm
CovertSwarm, led by Anders Reeves, is a London-based computer industry firm that offers services in Cyber Security, IT Management, and Penetration Testing.
