Mark Anderson
The United Kingdom is a hotbed for emerging startups, particularly those in the information technology industry. These innovative companies, all of which were founded in 2020 or later, are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in their respective industries, from consumer electronics to health diagnostics, and from recruitment to therapeutics. In this article, we explore a selection of these promising startups, each of which is making significant strides in their own unique ways.
We delve into the spectrum of startups in different locations around the UK, primarily in London, but also branching out to areas like Cambridge and Oxford. These startups are the ones to watch as they continue to disrupt their respective industries and change the landscape of tech as we know it. It’s no surprise that investors worldwide are keen to be a part of the UK’s burgeoning tech scene.
The ability to quickly adapt to new conditions and still remain focused on their mission makes these startups uniquely poised to excel in the tech industry. Below, we present a snapshot of each of these companies, offering insights into their founding, the industries they operate in, the problems they solve, and a link to learn more about their work.
Nothing
Born in London, Nothing is a consumer tech company that strives to eliminate barriers in the technology world. Co-founded in 2020 by Carl Pei and Akis Evangelidis, the firm develops a suite of smart, interconnected consumer electronics. This not only helps clients regain artistry but also introduces passion and trust in the field of consumer tech.
Raycast
Another London-based startup, Raycast has developed a command bar software to assist developers in controlling their tools. Founded by Petr Nikolaev and Thomas Mann, Raycast offers a convenient way for clients to access various applications with its search bar and built-in store extension.
Storm3
Specialising in Global HealthTech recruitment, Storm3 is positioning itself as an icon in the health care industry. They are known for providing organizations with the talent needed to push their mission further. Clare Cooper is one of the notable founders of this London-based startup.
Maxion Therapeutics
Based in Cambridge, Maxion Therapeutics uses transformative therapies to work on previously inaccessible targets. Their long-acting, safe, and effective medication solutions are changing the therapeutics industry.
Customuse
Customuse is a software development startup that brings product ideas to life. Founded by Arthur Safaryan, this innovative London-based startup provides a user-friendly interface and unique templates for virtual wardrobe design, enabling users to sell their designs across popular games and virtual as well as augmented reality environments.
Bitfount
Bitfount is a London-based startup that offers a distributed data science platform. Co-founded by Blaise Thomson and Naaman Tammuz, this company has made it possible for both data custodians and data scientists to collaborate on federated, privacy-preserving data analyses for AI and machine learning applications.
HumanForest
HumanForest, co-founded by Agustin Guilisasti, Caroline Seton, and Michael John Stewart Ackermann, is an e-bike service company. The firm offers shared, dock-less, and ad-supported e-bike services, strongly contributing to the electric vehicle industry.
Actable AI
Actable AI is the brainchild of founders Armen Poghosyan and Trung Huynh. The company specializes in extracting highly accurate, unbiased insights from data by leveraging advanced analytics. Actable AI also uses the newest AutoML, Explainable AI, and Causal AI technologies to give users the most out of their data.
Salience Labs
Based in Oxford, Salience Labs is developing a hybrid photonic-electronic chip for artificial intelligence. This unique technology, which is a product of decades of research collaboration between Oxford University and the University of Münster, Germany, leverages photonics for massive parallelization and data modulation at ultra-high speeds.
BeZero Carbon
Located in London, BeZero Carbon is creating markets for environmental assets, starting with the Voluntary Carbon Market. They aim to help reduce global carbon emissions by promoting carbon-neutral or carbon-negative practices.
Glambook
Finally, we have Glambook, a beauty tech company that offers a software as a service platform designed for aiding beauty professionals and their clientele. Co-founded by Alex Tomchenko, Glambook is aiming to change the way beauty and wellness services are accessed and utilized globally.
