The UK Consulting industry not only continues to experience exponential growth, it also continues to birth innovative startups established as recently as 2020. These recent industry players are out to disrupt the status quo with fresh and innovative solutions. Let’s take a look at some of these startups—rising stars within the UK consulting landscape.
These startups cover a wide range of services such as banking, investing, environmental consulting, education, wealth management, data science, cyber security and more. By providing high-quality, innovative and scalable solutions, these startups thrive and bring additional value to their industry and the country’s economy.
The dynamic nature of these startups is noteworthy. They are not only responding to existing market needs, but also proactively creating solutions for future challenges. Here are a few noteworthy consulting startups, their founders, industry, and what they do.
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Earthly
Co-founded by Oliver Bolton, Earthly is a consulting startup based in London. Offering environmental consulting services, Earthly assists businesses to remove carbon, restore nature and support communities affected by climate change.
Academy
Academy, founded by Ashley Ramrachia, delivers educational and management consulting services in Manchester. The startup trains talent and leadership roles for the growing UK tech industry.
T8
T8 is a London-based startup founded by John Eyres and Mark Duncan. It’s a fully integrated European digital banking platform offering consulting, financial services and wealth management.
Verna
Based in Borehamwood, Hertford, Verna utilizes geospatial data science to address the nature and climate crises, helping stakeholders use land sensibly for sustainable returns.
WCKD RZR
Founded by Chuck Teixeira, WCKD RZR is a London-based startup that specializes in consulting, data mining, and software solutions.
ProtonDx
ProtonDx, founded by Jesus Rodriguez Manzano, Nicolas Moser, and Pantelis Georgiou, provides biotechnology, consulting, healthcare, and health diagnostics services in London. It offers molecular testing services, differentiating and detecting multiple pathogens from a sample.
ISTARI
ISTARI is a London-based cybersecurity consulting startup established by Temasek to serve clients on their journey to become digitally resilient.
Akre
Akre, in Kirkcaldy, Fife, operates in the environmental consulting industry. This startup helps businesses play their part in preserving the environment efficiently.
Life Lessons Education
Life Lessons Education, co-founded by Jamie O’Connell and Nicole Rodden, specializes in teaching young people life skills via technology. Their services cover consulting, E-Learning and Education.
MAASI Enterprises
MAASI Enterprises is a London-based consulting startup co-founded by Gabriele Marini and Leonardo Zanus. The international Technology & Engineering startup provides consulting and temporary management services in the life sciences industry.