Mark Anderson
The United Kingdom has gained a global reputation as a healthy environment for new businesses, particularly in the technology sector. The creation of new businesses within the tech sphere, specifically within the area of application development, grew exceptionally in 2020 despite the unprecedented economic downturn due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here, we showcase a selection of some of the most promising Apps startups that have emerged out of the UK in 2020 and beyond.
These nascent enterprises operate in a broad range of industries, from financial services, information technology, pet services, online games to health care. All share a common factor: they have developed innovative and compelling applications that enhance the user experience within their respective market niches and have the potential to significantly disrupt the existing order. Included are brief outlines of these startups, giving some insight into their operations and the people behind them.
Despite various obstacles, each of these startups successfully took flight in 2020 or later, and they all continue to serve their respective sectors, contributing immensely to the Apps industry in the United Kingdom.
Atlantic Money
This Apps, Finance, Financial Services, FinTech, Payments industry startup is based in London and founded in 2020 by Neeraj Baid and Patrick Kavanagh. Atlantic Money offers an international money transfer provider, boasting the world’s cheapest solution for currency transfers for a flat fixed fee of £3 or €3 at the current exchange rate.
Raycast
Another London startup, Raycast, operates in the Apps, Information Technology, Software sector. Founded by Petr Nikolaev and Thomas Mann, the company develops a command bar software that benefits developers by controlling their tools, enhancing efficiency, and facilitating quick access to various applications.
WeLinQ
Founded by Amit Kushwaha, WeLinQ is a London-based startup in the domaine of Mobile Apps, Online Games, and Personal Health.
PawaPay
About PawaPay, this payments company provides mobile payment solutions to African consumers and businesses. Based in London, it utilizes the mobile money infrastructure provided by telecommunications companies in Africa to create reliable and seamless payments for merchants.
Anima
Anima is a health care startup based in London. Founded by Shun Pang, Anima developed a Care Enablement Platform designed to aid care teams in resolving cases quickly and safely.
Zeta Markets
Operating out of Newyork, Argyll, and Bute, Zeta Markets is a DeFi derivatives platform offering liquid derivatives trading to individuals as well as institutions.
Shackle
London-based Shackle operates in the Apps, Hospitality, Information Services, Information Technology industry. This startup has designed an app to digitize and enhance the whole guest experience in hotels.
Earnr
Another London startup, Earnr, founded by Anil Nair, Enzo Ottens, and Jamie Leverton, offers financial and tax services to the U.K.’s creator economy and people doing “side-hustle” businesses.
Twig
Twig is a circular economy-oriented fintech company based in London. Its unique approach turns things into cash instantly, promoting the circular economy and carbon offset lifestyle.
CLUB
Moving on to CLUB, this startup founded by Chris Cragg has developed a mobile football fantasy game that allows users to create their own football club.
Camlist
Lastly, Camlist is a mobile app that facilitates transactions related to pets, pet services, and pet accessories. Founded by Moustafa Mahmoud, This app allows users to buy and sell anything relating to pets, it shows potential for growth in the expanding pet industry.
