Mark Anderson
The UK startup scene has been enriched in recent years with a proliferation of data-centric companies. These organizations, many of which were created in 2020 or later, are harnessing Big Data to create innovative solutions in various industries, from artificial intelligence and machine learning to financial services and retail. Below are some of the most promising Big Data startups with headquarters in the United Kingdom.
These fresh startups are taking vast volumes of data and turning them into actionable insights. They’re catching the rising wave of the digitization trend and harnessing big data for various implementations such as improving operational efficiencies, enabling informed decisions, opening up new revenue streams, and creating a competitive edge.
Here are the startups propelling the big data revolution in the UK:
Bitfount
Headquartered in London, Bitfount is a Big Data startup that functions as a distributed data science platform that is facilitating collaboration on data analysis and AI/ML. Founded by Blaise Thomson and Naaman Tammuz, Bitfount is enabling the world’s challenging-to-handle data to become safely interactable.
FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics
FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics, based in Sheffield, is an analytics and big data company that is dedicated to maximizing productivity. Using its proprietary platform, this startup, founded by Chris Iveson, and Robin Hartley MEng, is rapidly becoming a key player in the manufacturing analytics space.
DropsTab
In the realm of cryptocurrency, DropsTab, based in London, is making a significant impact. DropsTab is a cryptocurrency market tracker that monitors blockchain transactions and both centralized and decentralized exchanges to deliver real-time, relevant and unique data on the crypto market.
Gorton Software
Situated in London, Gorton Software is a Big Data and analytics firm that guides its clients to identify and make actionable the most valuable insights from data. With bespoke solutions powered by data and technology, they’re creating novel solutions for global companies.
Matatika
Based out of Berkhamsted, Matatika is a Big Data startup that operates in the Developer Platform, IT, and Software industries.
Vizniti Solutions
London-based Vizniti Solutions is at the nexus of Big Data, blockchain, cloud computing, cybersecurity and more — bringing technology-driven solutions to its clients.
Borago Insights
Borago Insights, a London Big Data startup working in the Analytics and Consulting sectors, leverages data to provide unique insights.
Airslip
Airslip, based in London, is a Big Data startup that operates in the financial services and fintech sectors, and they are creating innovative solutions in this space with data-driven insights.
FutureMatch
Birmingham based FutureMatch leverages data science to provide an end-to-end talent hiring platform. Founded by Kufa Matiya, this platform is instrumental in attracting, engaging, assessing, selecting, and hiring early-career talents.
Tactic
London-based B2B Big Data startup, Tactic, offers an actionable information service that reduces time spent on research.
elm
Lastly, London-based elm offers a one-stop tool for FMCG brands to utilize their sales data and generate revenue insights. Founders Cian Kennedy and Emily Prevezer are committed to bringing data superpowers to these brands.
As you can see, these startups are at the forefront of the Big Data revolution and are propelling the UK tech scene to another echelon.
